Swimming Lesson Update

 Back in September, Ryan had his first swim lesson.  I recall that he was quite the stinker that first lesson.  He refused to get in the pool.  He would act like he would get in, but then he'd skip just out of reach of the teacher's waiting arms.  I had to be very firm with him before he would get in.  Then it was baptism by FIRE...er water?  They told the kids they would be dunked underwater.  While the instructor held them, they counted to three and then submerged and popped up.  Ryan watched this happen with growing panic.  When his turn came he began yelling, "oh no! oh no! oh noooooo...." I was secretly delighted.  This seemed very promising to me!

  Now it is April and I can not get over the leaps and bounds he has made.  Now he puts his head underwater willingly.  He blows bubbles.  He jumps from the side of the pool.  He jumps from the diving block in the deep end.  He jumps from the diving board.  He is now learning to coordinate moving his arms and legs, kicking and stroking and breathing.   He is learning to swim to the side of the pool after jumping off the diving board in the deep end.  He is learning to dive to the bottom of the pool and pick up rings and toys and such.  He loves, loves, loves his lessons.  His teachers are amazing. They are also highschool girls.  I have been extremely impressed with their level of dedication, patience and teaching abilities.  I can't wait to sign Dylan up!