Swim Lessons - Day 8

We had our last swimming lesson on Saturday and I'm happy to say that Jackson really learned a lot in 8 weeks. I think it was money well spent!

Jackson always been comfortable in the water {probably because he was practically born in it}. He has never cried when we put him under the water, even in his bath.

Now Jackson puts his own face in the water and blows bubbles. He loves to "listen to the fish" and keeps his eyes wide open. He has even started to kick his legs to try and get where he wants to be. In no way shape or form do I think he can "swim", but it's a start!

I'll continue working with Jackson in the pool on my own until it gets too cold. However, I'm not thinking that will happen anytime soon! We'll start back up with lessons after the new year. I can't wait to take Jackson to "listen to the fishies" next summer for real:)

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Swim Lessons - Day 7

Our swim lessons come to an end tomorrow for the summer. However, this certainly doesn't mean that our swimming days are coming to an end! With this heat, we'll probably still be in the pool well into October.

Mr. and I decided that we'll pick back up with classes again this winter. In the meantime, we've found a couple of great activities for our nanny to start taking Jackson to during the week. Since we keep him at home, he doesn't get too much social time with other kids. And after seeing him interact with the kids at swimming we know he's craving this time.

I digress...Back to last week's lesson:)

Jackson did great in his seventh class. More of the kids where back from vacations, so the pool was full. Jackson was cheating on his girlfriends again with the girls in class. We're going to have to work with him on his flirting. He's quite the ladies man:)

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Swim Lessons - Day 6

I'm a little sad that Jackson and I only have two swim lessons left this summer as I look forward to them all week. We still have a good amount of pool time left at Loli & Pop's pool, but it's not the same. I love to watch Jackson interact with other kids and he loves the little songs they sing.

We won't continue with the next immediate session of classes, but I'd like to pick back up this winter and spring. I want to be sure that Jackson stays comfortable in the water. I have hopes of him being a little fish next summer. We have really big plans for Jackson's 2nd birthday. Let's just say the better he can swim, the more fun we'll all have;)

Jackson loves to put his duck on his belly and quack, quack, quack...

next we make a purple stew with our hands.

then we hide our eyes and listen to the fish...

which Jackson loves!

then we have some free time to work on our bubbles

before we come back together as a group for some more songs...

and Jackson flirts with the cute little girl by splashing her in the face:)

I'm going to have to teach him a thing or two about courting ladies!

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Swim Lessons - Day 5

5 classes down, only 3 more to go! Where did the summer run off to?!? Seriously, I feel like the whole month of July escaped us. In just a few short weeks, school buses will be jamming up my morning commute again {making me even later than I already am for work}!

I guess that is why it's called Sweet Summertime!

Saturday morning I went in and to wake Jackson up, yep I had to wake him up at 10:15. I love it when this happens! I started to sing him a little song about going to listen to the fish and he went crazy. He knew it was time for swimming. I love that he is such a water baby!

I finally wrestled his trunks on and we headed out the door. As usual, our lesson went really well. Jackson was the class flirt, especially with the new coach. He continues to light up whenever he sees other kids. I can tell he is going to be very social. He will look at you and say Hi-ya repeatedly until you acknowledge him and say Hi back. Jackson has gotten very comfortable going under water. He even takes it upon himself to put his face in the water during bath time. I guess blowing bubbles was getting old?!? Anyway, I'm impressed.please take note of the little boy (below) staring at Jackson. he thought Jackson was a little too wild for swimming!

Surprisingly, when it's time to "jump to momma" Jackson refuses. Every time I put him on the side of the pool he wants to sit and splash. Or wave hi-ya to all the spectators. I have to grab for him and pull him back in the pool. Mr. thinks it's hysterical. Me, not so much!

How's everyone else doing with swim lessons this summer? I've read about a few of you doing them as well. Are you glad you did, are you going to continue them in the fall?

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Swim Lessons - Day 3

Jackson had his third swim lesson on Saturday. {We missed last week's class because we were in St. Louis.} I have to say that Jackson has no fear of the water. However, I'm not yet convinced that he's going to be the next Michael Phelps.

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt since we missed the first 4 weeks of the 12 week program. So maybe Jackson will catch up and prove me wrong after all. Or it's really true that little girls are much more coordinated than little boys.

There was only 4 babies in class on Saturday. Two boys, two girls. And the girls totally kicked the boys baby butt's! The girls can both kick their feet and do more of the swimming motions. Jackson babbles and flirts too much to worry about his technique.

Jackson did excel on his back float, which made me very proud. Back in my summer swim league days, I was pretty good at the backstroke! Coach Maggie commented that she hadn't seen a baby so relaxed in the water, or on his back before. Personally, I think that Jackson is a bit of a teacher's pet. When I tired to show Loli & Pop his floating skills this weekend, he wasn't having it. At least we have the pictures to prove that he can almost do it.

I can't wait to see what kind of a swimmer he'll be at the end of the lessons!

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Splash pad fun

I don't know about the rest of you, but it is seriously HOT y'all. I don't remember it being this hot so early in the summer last year. Maybe because I was inside with a newborn, completely sleep deprived???

There have already been days that are too hot to be in the pool! Sounds crazy right, but it happens. The pool feels like a sauna, which is just not refreshing.

So, we set up our splash pad one night to cool off. The water out of the hose was nice and cold! And ever since Mr. taught Jackson his new trick he won't stop trying to drinking water. It certainly gives us a few good laughs:)

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