Swim Lessons

Elliot had swim lessons! Melanie Nielsen in our ward teaches lessons in her backyard. Elliot was in her Beginner Fish class. Something about swim class names always tickles me.

The first day was... not successful. He cried pretty much the whole lesson. 

Trying to escape the pool

Solid defense move there son

I spent the rest of the day brainwashing him about how nice the teachers are and how fun swimming is. The next day I bribed him with a lollipop that he could have if he tried all the games. He did better and better throughout the week. He's definitely not swimming on his own, but he can intentionally doggy paddle around with his puddle jumper on now, and he likes to practice monkey walks and kicking holding onto my arm with no floaties. We will call that progress enough for this year!

We have been spending a lot of time in the water this year! I prefer the splash pad or kiddie pool if we are willing to drive, but we will also walk to the pool at the end of the street fairly often. 

This 8 month old baby is wearing a size 18 month swim suit!