Floaties

I've been taking the kids to Floaties for swim lessons for the last month. Afton had taken swimming lessons when we were in AZ, back when he was a toddler. but since we haven't really been swimming much since moving to CA he really needed a class. Both kids are in the beginner levels (obviously) and they both love it, especially Afton. With each new thing he learns he has to come get a high five. He can now push off toward his teacher from the ledge with his head in the water and he can open his eye underwater. The latter is a big accomplishment since he cries when water gets in his eyes, even in the bath.

(Sorry for the quality of pictures. My HDR feature was accidentally turned on and the pictures come out blurry when uploaded. Grrrrr!)

This is Tracy, Rowan's teacher. She rules. Rowan has had a bit of separation anxiety and Tracy knew just how to relieve that. Instead of passing Rowan to her facing forward, she now comes in from behind making the transition less stressful. Rowan knows Tracy has her but she doesn't freak out like she's being ripped away from me. Pretty cool. Rowan has been going underwater a lot and has only inhaled water once....seriously, once! Sometimes when she comes up she has water in her nose and she just breathes it out. I think my favorite part of this whole swimming thing with Rowan is the swimsuit. I think I need to get her at least 10 more because she looks so adorable in them. They are so tiny and cute!

This is Marley, Affy's teacher. He adores her., and she says he's a pretty great student as well. She is so patient with him and calm, perfect for my silly boy who didn't like getting his head wet. She knows he is obsessed with Star Wars so she always finds him the floating R2-D2 for him to play with.

Yay for swimming!