Swimming Lessons!

We have spent the last two weeks going to swimming lessons every morning. This is something that Matt and I find extremely important for our children. Since we have a pool we feel the sooner they can learn to swim on their own the better!

This was Jaden's first time in swimming lessons. The classes offered at younger ages simply get children use to the water. This year was the first year he could enter a class and actually learn swimming techniques.

We weren't sure how Jaden would respond - he is extremely hesitant around water - but he did fantastic. He never got use to sticking his head under water...but he always listened to his teacher and did what he was told. Matt and I were floored by the fact that after even ONE week of lessons he seemed a lot more confident in the water even at home.

My favorite part about Jaden being in swimming lessons?

He was always waving to me from the side of the pool....


For Eva, this was her 4th year in swimming lessons...but this was the first year she was in "big kid" swimming lessons. This meant we were not allowed to be in with her during the lesson! This was an adjustment for ME...but she thought it was pretty cool! On the last day we were allowed to go in and watch her. She did so well! I was impressed that not only were they working on breast stroke - she was also working on backstroke and other strokes. She also was able to jump into the water on her own and pull herself to the surface. Awesome.

My favorite part about Eva being in swimming lessons?

She loved her teacher - Ms. Michelle. On the last day both Eva and Jaden had a small gift and card for their teachers. On Ms. Michelle's card Eva wrote, "I love you."

"Don't wait for your ship to come in - swim out to it."

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