Swim Lessons

Sunday afternoon, Carter had his first swim lesson. He talked about his swim lessons all. week. long. and was SOOOO looking forward to it.

Coach Cal helped him get his goggles adjusted so that they could get started.

Reaching for the wall
Having a serious conversation with Coach Cal

I didn't get a ton of pictures because I was trying to stay out of the way. I thought, because he loves the pool so much and is so comfortable in the water, that it would be smooth sailing. Not exactly. He did fairly well, but also fell apart towards the end of the lesson. Cal said that it is probably because he associates the pool with fun/playtime and doesn't want to take "instruction" while he is in the pool.

Oh, well...we are not giving in. It is time for our little lover-of-the-pool to learn to swim. He was back in action tonight at his second swim lesson; though, he was not nearly as excited about this lesson as he was his first. I guess he knew what he was in for this time!

Although not over enthusiastic about the lesson, he was thrilled by the "ink" Coach Cal dispenses following his lesson. I was instructed, "Don't wash it off, Mommy."

Yes, sir.