Swim Lessons - Week 1

Dalton and Mallory both started swim lessons this week. Dalton has been taking them yearly since he was a baby, but this was a new adventure for Mallory. By the end of summer last year Dalton was swimming like a fish, but like they say with any skill "use it or loose it", well that is the case with Dalton. Put him in a pool this year and it seems everything he learned last year has been forgotten. Poor Lindsey has her work cut out for her, but surprisingly he is listening and following directions very well this week.

I was a bit concerned with Mallory... would she go to a stranger? would she understand? would she simply cry the entire time? Well the anwser to those questions are YES, YES and NO! She surprised us all the first day. There was no hesitation when Ryan handed her to Lori and not one tear has been shed. She too is a little fishy in the water. No hesitation even when it comes to going under the water. Why am I surprised when she continuously shows us she has no fear, but I am always amazed. My goal was for her to simply become comfortable in the environment.

Here is a look at the first week adventures:

Day 1 - Dalton Floating

Day 2 - Getting Instructions

Day 3 - Dalton swimming

Day 3 - Mallory picking toys to pick up off the steps.

Day 1 - Getting acquainted with the water

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3