Our Lil Swimmers

In February we started the girls back in swimming lessons.  After struggling to get them into consecutive classes, we decided to try another city's lessons, which worked out great.  Chandler is still in the "baby and parent" class, which she seems too big for.  She's usually one of the oldest and can do the skills with no problem, but we have to wait until she's 3 to move her up.  She now will fully jump in, go underwater on her own, and will cruise the wall.

Cruising the wall

Splashing daddy

Brooklynn is now in the independent "Guppy" class.  She did a great job adjusting to being on her own and listening to the teacher.  She even made some friends in class!  She learned how to do "bobs" (go underwater on her own), how to jump in (not just fall in), and float on her back.  At first she was reluctant to try everything and was upset it was an actual class, not just fun time to swim with mom or dad. 

Getting ready to jump in - the first few lessons she would have all the kids go before her but by the end she was right in there jumping along!  (Yes, we did retire that wedgie swimsuit)

We have one more session of lessons, and then we'll be ready to go out to the pool all summer!