Swimming Lessons

Zachary and Nicolas have started their swimming lessons at the pool for the summer.  Zachary has made so much progress.  He is in green and is the only one at that level at our pool, so they have him with someone from the next level (red).  He is learning how to swim on his back and in just two lessons is doing very well.  He has Ryan as an instructor and he loves him.  He is the perfect teacher for Zachary.

Nicolas is making some big steps as well.  He is now jumping in from the side and the diving board without fear of going under.  We have been throwing him in to try and help him get used to having his head under water.  This is not nearly as bad as it seems.  He is aware we are going to throw in him and it's all part of a game.  He really wants the help in getting over this obstacle and he's starting to show signs that he will very soon.  He's even starting to put his head under while swimming.  If he keeps progressing he might join Zachary in green before the end of the summer.  That is if Zachary doesn't move up to red before then....

Charlie is loving the pool as well.  He does not seem interested in swimming lessons but can manage to swim with his bubble on without us holding him.  He is so strong and as soon as he starts lessons, he will be swimming on his own in no time.  But, I'm in no hurry.  He'll do it when he's ready.  As long as he's willing to come in the pool and play around with us, I'm happy...