On a dark, dreary, rainy morning in August, Ian and Matthew had their last swimming lessons of the season.
Due to timing of classes this summer, we signed the boys up for lessons at Clearfield Pool. It’s a little bit of a longer drive for mom and dad but the timing of classes is much better. I think the boys liked having lessons there because on the last day of each session, they got to go on the water park at the zero entry pool next to the big pool. LOL
Both boys improved this year but Matthew’s growth blew me away. At the end of last summer, Matthew was still afraid to jump in the water. At the end of this summer, he was pretty much swimming (doggie paddling) unassisted. I was so, so, so impressed!
http://youtu.be/3XdgwTI3Uno
http://youtu.be/ry230Y96rY8
Ian still struggles with not wanting water in his eyes. He’ll swim a few strokes, stop, stand up, wipe his eyes, rinse and repeat. It’s kind of hard to avoid water in your eyes when you’re swimming but it is something he’s struggled with since birth (via baths/showers). We’ve tried goggles in the past but he doesn’t like wearing them. Hopefully it is something he outgrows. He’s doing a great job of learning the various swimming strokes though. I love that kid.
http://youtu.be/xZtH8tGYu_A
http://youtu.be/PD5KoQGZT8c
Holy cow, can you believe this kid jumping in the water?!?!?!?!
http://youtu.be/RgT6I9GsayA
I’m really proud of those boys!