Swimming lessons.....

Tonight was Joel's first swimming lesson with Daddy at the Y. He did really well! He was excited as soon as we got to the pool, and was really watching the people in the water. I was worried because he had not taken much of a nap today and he was yawning when we left home, but he perked up right away. Rob said he was a little apprehensive when he first jumped into the water with him, but he did not cry or fuss at all. Them Daddy dunked him! He came up sputtering and gasping but again didn't cry or get upset. Joel is the youngest in his class by far (they are known as the "shrimp" class....). There were about 5 kids and the next oldest is probably over 2. Some of the kids did not want to get into the pool or splash, but not Joel! He put his face in the water, too. He held on to Rob pretty tightly, but liked it when Rob moved through the water and "swooshed" him around. Tonight was kind of just to get the kids into the pool, I think, because there was not much instruction. One of the goals on the paper they gave us was to get the kids to blow bubbles. I think we have a ways to go on that one! :0) We were so proud watching Joel tonight. He is growing up so fast! Hopefully the next lesson goes as well as tonight. I would love to have him enjoy the water. So far, so good! Enjoy the pictures.....