Charlie Starts Kids Swim Class

Once Charlie turned 3 years old, we were allowed to switch him from "Mommy & Me" swim classes to independent swim classes.  This was more exciting for mommy than it probably was for Charlie.

I enjoyed our time together in swim class, but Charlie, in typical little boy fashion, enjoyed getting mommy wet more than actually learning any swim skills.  While all the other moms were able to maintain their beautiful hair, I routinely left the pool looking like a drowned rat . Charlie would alternate between splashing me and dumping cups of water over my head.  Additionally, he refused to go under water unless I was holding him and went under water with him.  I would hug him tight, take an exaggerated breath, and under we would go.  He refused to do it with anyone else.  We did have a lot of fun, but I would have enjoyed it more if I didn't have to come out soaking wet every time!

So, now he is in big kid class.  He and one other boy meet with an instructor at 9 am on Thursday mornings.  They do a lot of playing (Charlie is able to dump water on his own head and the instructors head) and have begun working on going under water on their own.  He seems to be enjoying it, and I love being able to watch him while staying dry and enjoying my coffee!!

           

It took Lauren quite a while before she was comfortable going under water and really developing her swimming skills.  Now she is doing great.  I have a feeling Charlie might be the same way, but at least he is having fun in swim class right now.  I love that little smile, and I know the swim skills will come soon enough!!