During the summer we spent a lot of time at the beach. By “a lot” I mean we went there every morning and almost every afternoon. When the weather turns hotter than hot here in August, I am forever grateful that we live a short drive from a big lake.
As soon as we would get to the beach, Graham would make a beeline for the water. He would be in the water for about 99% of the time we were there. Splashing, using his floaty, and having a grand ole time.
When summer ended, we thought it would be good to get him started in swimming lessons. He was already completely comfortable in the water. We knew it would be busy with the arrival of child number 3 (now known as Emily), but worried that if we waited until the spring, his water confidence may no longer exist. So, five weeks ago, he started in the Red Cross swimming program.
Yesterday afternoon was his last class. In 10 short lessons he has gone from just liking the water to being able to float on both his back and his front. He also goes under the water, and can do a few strokes. I’m such a proud Mama, watching him swim.
There are a bunch of other things that he has learned. Because he learned them so well, he passed his Sea Turtle level.
He starts “Salamanders” in 2 weeks. Way to go, sweetie!
Congrats Graham! Jack just passed Salamander this summer
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He’s a Sea Turtle!!
How cute.
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awwwww… Good work dude!!
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Congratulations, Graham! Sea Turtles rock!
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Woohoo! WTG Graham!!
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WTG Graham!! He looks SO much like Matthew in that picture. Wowza.
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Way to go Graham!
Swimming lessons are the best thing in the world! We started both the boys in them at 6 months old
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So fun! Way to go Graham!!
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