The kids both did swimming lessons this summer. This was Olivia's first time doing any kind of class, and she did such a great job. She was fearless and separated from me without incident. Unfortunately her teacher was very inexperienced and lost control of his class very quickly. She didn't learn very much about swimming, but she had a great time. It was so fun to see her happy, smiling face as she was splashing around!
Nolan took lessons too, and really made a lot of progress. He is now able to swim the short distance of the pool underwater. He still needs some practice with his floating and with keeping his legs straight while he's kicking, but it's so cool to watch his love of swimming grow. He made so much progress with Miss Karen this time that I'm considering some private lessons with her in the future.
Though the kids did a great job, it was a very intense two weeks getting both kids to the pool, and showered and changed in the locker room, all with Simon in my arms. The little bugger was not interested in being set down, even for a moment. In total, it took us a little over two hours each day. Livi asked if she could try Adventure Alley, so she went there to play during Nolan's lesson. Again, she had no trouble separating from me, which was a big part of the reason we decided we are going to send her to school this fall. Sometimes it's astounding at how quickly they grow and change. A few months ago, she would not have had the confidence for this. Look out world; she's ready!
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