Swimming lessons

I was really brave this year.  I feel bad that my older boys are missing out on stuff this summer because it's so hard to take all 4 kids everywhere so I really didn't want them to miss out on swimming lessons. It didn't help that I kept reading and hearing stuff about how less likely kids are to be drown if they take swimming lessons.  We went to our local aquidics center again for lessons and they loved them! I was always so scared of swimming growing up that I really don't want my boys to be so scared they miss out on a lot like I have.  I even had a lot of lessons in my life but I still just hate putting my face in the water.  They both can jump in and do fine now.  

 Diving for rings 

 learning how to swim in a life jacket

 Back float 

 Playing a game

 Practicing his kicks 

 Entertaining Stockton. This was the hard part.  I would show up with my double stroller and belt Stock in.  I would bring toys and treats to keep him busy so he wouldn't run to the water all the time.  Some days we couldn't help but dip our toes in the water because it was so hot! I braved it every day with all 4 and survived.  It's a miracle!

I'm so proud of my boys for doing so well.  Helpfully next summer we can take them swimming on our own more then this summer!