Swim Lessons!

This past Saturday morning was Lindsay and Madison's very first swim lesson at the YWCA! We did a combined class on Saturday mornings at 8:30 am (yep, we are already awake) where a parent and Madison get in the pool, and Lindsay is at the other end with the instructors. Jarrett came to watch and take pictures (it's his turn next week in the pool!)... I hope to get a video too!

Lindsay was a little nervous at first, and sat on the edge with the other kids. Thankfully, her instructors were super friendly and coaxed her out into the water. I let her swim in the hotel pool a few weeks back when we crashed J's conference in Baltimore, so she felt more confident than last summer ;)

Madison is our little water bug. She could not wait to get into the water. All the other kids were clinging to their parents and crying when so much as a toe touched the water... not our Maddie! Our little daredevil would have dived in if I let her ;)

Lindsay did so well listening to the instructor (I didn't catch her name, but next week I will!) and following directions.

Madison "Reach and Pull and Kick, Kick, Kick!"

Lindsay was so excited to wear her bathing suit that Papa got her at Target for her birthday. I am such a Mom... I was so delighted that she picked out the most modest one ;)

Lulu practicing kicking

Floating on her back

They had these really cool floating blocks that they tied onto the kid backs to help them float and practice kicking. Lindsay said afterwards in a very matter-of-fact voice, "Mama, they were our sugar cubes."

Madison practiced pool safety (which she desperately needs!) of getting in and out of the pool by swimming to the side. They sang songs and practiced climbing in the water and out.

Lindsay just hammin' it up, playing with her suit. The little girl behind her was like, "Cool!"

"Look at me Daddy! I swimmin'!!"

The goofy look on her face says it all.. Go Lulu Go!

LOVING Swim lessons.. it is such a confidence booster for her!

The girls wrapped up in their cozy monogrammed towels they got at Christmas. Thank you Miss Paula, they will get used every week!!

I love seeing how they progress each week as their confidence grows and their skills improve. Most importantly, they are moving and having a blast! I am so proud of you girls!