Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The babies first swimming lesson.

As expected, Ryan didn't want to get in the pool without me and certainly not some strange lady.  
I sat next to the stairs and held his hand until the teacher took him to float on his tummy.    He didn't physically resist....but his face tells another story.   He was not happy.

And then she gave them ducks to blow bubbles with

And Ryan said, FINE.  I'll play with your duck. 

And the container that held the toys spilled showers of water and oooooh how fun it was.

and then there was some splashy play and I love to splashy play, Ryan cheered.

and somewhere between the ducks and splashing the kid warmed up

and he even blew bubbles.    Success.

Nathan is my fish and I will call him sqwooshy !

Cam nad Spencer

Cam

Spence

Sydney who has improved SO so much since last year.


I had made bets (thankfully I never put and actual dollar sign to it) that I would be refunding Ryan's class after today.   I honestly didn't think he'd do it.    See where lower expectations gets you. :)
I remember Cam and Spencer's first lesson.   Cam wouldn't stop crying.
I think it helped that there was another child who was not scared and listened in each of their classes.   Sets an example to follow. 

Am I holding my breath for Friday's class ?  nah.   I'm sure it will be a repeat.   I'm good with that.