With more time on our hands and summer sun beating down, we embarked on swim lessons!
Potatoes did ISR as an infant, but it was not a traditional class...too many babies! The next year, we did lessons with Kiera where we just focused on his comfort in the water. We took last summer off, working on skills at home. This year, it felt like he might just be ready to take the plunge-
pun intended.
They gave him gummies nearly every day at sign-in. Winning!
Daniel took Alexander to the pool the weekend before lessons started and got him used to wearing goggles, and practiced floating. By Monday morning, he was ready!
Adrianna was an amazing instructor. Our first day was one-on-one and she was very patient when he got nervous, but also found ways to motivate him to push through his nerves.
After the first day, his lessons included Ryder, a four year old who was two levels above Potatoes- learning the butterfly stroke! In true Alexander fashion, seeing a peer excel provided motivation and from that day on, he soared!
He did so well, we decided he deserved a reward of his choice. Being that he loves watching baking shows, including our new favorite, Nailed It!, we baked a cake. He chose bright blue icing and fish sprinkles- very appropriate!
Walking to his lesson like he owns the place
Yesterday marked his final lesson, with a celebratory ride on the big slide as the grand finale.
Adrianna rode the slide with him and at the bottom, she released him-
he swam the entire way to the stairs!!
He swam with his face in the water, coming up for breath and then going back down.
I am so impressed!!!!
To continue the fun day, we went straight from swim to a picnic at the park and a playdate with Kasch.
I am definitely in denial that the Farley family is preparing to move.
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