Swim Lessons

The boy finally started swim lessons yesterday.  We tried lessons two years ago with dismal results and decided to wait until Mitch was more comfortable.  Well two years later and he was still insisting that he was never taking lessons – EVER.  I usually let him take the lead on stuff because I know it can be difficult for him to try new things.  But in this case, I put my foot down.  It’s a life skill buddy and you have to learn.  So I signed him up for Goldfish Swim School, bought him a new pair of Star Wars swim trucks and some neon green googles and carried him to the pool.  Literally.  He refused to walk so I had to carry him to the pool and sit him down in the water.  Luckily, he didn’t pitch a fit once he got in the water.  He seemed to do pretty well.  He was cautious and a little bit reluctant, but he tried to do whatever was asked for him.  I hope we’re doing the right thing with these lessons.  Evelyn had six private lessons before we started her at Goldfish.  But Mitch has more experience in the water than she did at this age because we’ve belonged to a pool for the past few summers.  I’m keeping my fingers crossed that his is good experience for him!

xoxo