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Swimming Lessons

After a long period of good intentions but no action I finally got the kids signed up for swimming classes. They are both so happy with their teachers and the time in the water. Katie is so full of smiles during her lesson and always the first one to volunteer trying something new.
Dylan is really enthusiastic and although there might be too much 'splash' for Olympic judges, he is propelling himself forward in the water.

I am really proud of both of them. Now if I could just get over my irrational fear of water we might go swimming as a family!
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Summer Spillane Jordan said…
you too? i cannot go in the water! i blame it on the german teachers at the schwimbads! i remember one of them holding me under because i wouldn't stay under and hold my breath as long as they wanted me to! i promised i wouldnt' pass it on to my children though, so they're all accomplished swimmers!
March 3, 2010 at 4:33 AM
myrna said…
Good job, Mindy! It looks like you are helping your kids break the family curse!
March 3, 2010 at 6:43 AM
gwyn said…
How fun! Swim lessons in winter is a good way to kick those winter time blahs. But I'm concerned.... are Dylan's goggles big enough?
March 3, 2010 at 1:42 PM
Mindy said…
Ah, Gwyn! I laughed pretty hard at that. I tried really hard to get him to wear the normal sized goggles but they don't cover his nose and he really really loves these big ones.
March 3, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Ken said…
Dylan's goggles match his full-body Edwardian swimsuit. He thinks it looks like Michael Phelps but actually it is just a few stripes away from being a Benny Hill sketch.
March 5, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Sandy said…
Is that an indoor pool?? There is so much light! All of the indoor pools here (and there are NO outdoor ones) are super dark and clorine infested! I'm impressed with the light!!
March 11, 2010 at 2:48 PM
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