I signed the kids up for swim lessons at the local pool (Merritt's almost 7 years old for crying out loud...I don't know why I waited so long!). They both have thoroughly enjoyed their pool time and Grace excitedly shouts, "Swimming School!" when I pull out her bat
hing suit in the morning. Grace is in the preschool class and they play lots of games like
Ring Around the Rosie and
Fishy in a Basket to encourage the kids to put their heads underwater. They blow bubbles, float with assistance, and today they worked on overhead strokes. Merritt's Level 1 class also plays games, but they mostly work on strokes, kicking their feet, and floating. Grant and I just hang out at the side of the pool or play at the playground that is conveniently located
nearby. Thankfully the weather has warmed up and everyday at the pool has been clear and sunny. We'll finish up the classes this week and then test their newfound skills with some water-related outing
s. It will be lots of fun...actually, I'm feeling kinda crazy thinking about taking three kids swimming all by myself. It will work - right? Maybe we'll wait till Chad can come too, he'll be sooooo excited! ;)
I signed the kids up for swim lessons at the local pool (Merritt's almost 7 years old for crying out loud...I don't know why I waited so long!). They both have thoroughly enjoyed their pool time and Grace excitedly shouts, "Swimming School!" when I pull out her bat
hing suit in the morning. Grace is in the preschool class and they play lots of games like Ring Around the Rosie and Fishy in a Basket to encourage the kids to put their heads underwater. They blow bubbles, float with assistance, and today they worked on overhead strokes. Merritt's Level 1 class also plays games, but they mostly work on strokes, kicking their feet, and floating. Grant and I just hang out at the side of the pool or play at the playground that is conveniently located 
nearby. Thankfully the weather has warmed up and everyday at the pool has been clear and sunny. We'll finish up the classes this week and then test their newfound skills with some water-related outing
s. It will be lots of fun...actually, I'm feeling kinda crazy thinking about taking three kids swimming all by myself. It will work - right? Maybe we'll wait till Chad can come too, he'll be sooooo excited! ;)
2 comments :
That looks like a great pool for kids. I'm glad that Merritt and Grace are having fun with their lessons. I bet you could handle three kids at the pool, you are a SUPERMOM!
The ONLY thing I missed about the apartments (besides you) is my kids learning to swim from birth because we were at the pool every day in the summers. I don't know what I'm going to do with Cooper and Sawyer?! I miss having a free pool!
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