Swim Lessons

After weeks of debating whether or not to put Jackson in swim lessons, we decided to give it a try. We are always in the pool. So, it is very important to me that Jackson knows how to swim...or at least get himself to the side, if he were to fall in. I work with Jackson in the pool, but I'm not a professional. I don't know about y'all, but it's hard to teach an infant to hold their breath!

I did some research and found an 8 week class with an opening on Saturday mornings. So between Coach Maggie on Saturdays and Momma inbetween, we'll see how much progress we make this summer. If anything, at least we'll have some interaction with other kids. Since we have a nanny in our home, I think this will be good for us.

The swim class consists of 7 kids, all under the age of 2, and one parent per child. We got to the pool and I got us ready for the lesson. As I took my swim cover-up off, I could sense that something wasn't right. At first, I panicked that I forgot to put my suit on. Nope, no worries there. I had my swim suit on. Jackson was in a swim diaper and his suite as instructed. So, we were good to go, but I could figure out what everyone was staring at...

Mr. figured it out before I did. They were all staring at me. I apparently didn't get the appropriate swim attire for Mommas memo. I was in a two piece. Not a string bikini, but yes, my stomach was showing. {Thank goodness I never put my belly ring back in or I would have been kicked out of the class} gasp!

I've always worm a two-piece, even 9 months pregnant and 2 weeks postpartum. Not because I think my stomach looks so great, but because I don't care. Clearly, I was the only one with this attitude. I guess some of the other Mommas need a lesson or two in Mom Sexy. Don't get me wrong, I know that not everyone can sport a two-piece. But, just because we are Mommas doesn't mean that we can't!

Okay, getting off my soapbox, and back to Jackson's lesson.

We proceeded to get in the pool for our 30-minute lesson. Jackson kicked, we floated, he went under water, and attempted to blow bubbles. We sang songs and jumped off the side of the pool. Mr. watched his rebel wife in amusement and photographed our lesson.

After class Jackson took a three hour nap! I think he was just a little exhausted, but we had fun. We're looking forward to this Saturday, and yes, I'll be in my two piece:)

Down in the meadow in a little bitty pool
Swam three little fishies and a mama fishie too
"Swim" said the mama fishie, "Swim if you can"
And they swam and they swam all over the dam