Swimming

We've been doing a lot of swimming and swim lessons lately... the goal is to get Walker swimming by the end of summer, or at least more comfortable with the idea of swimming. We've been at this for 3 years now and I think this group of teachers (finally) is working well. The first couple of lessons he stuck close to Ainsley... and wasn't so sure of the whole swimming with the noodle.

Today he was having fun... or at least tolerating the pool...

It's funny how he has no fear of most boy stunts but is so hesitant about swimming. He's has gotten a little bit more confidence with having lessons twice a week and then swimming with us parents on Saturdays and Sundays.

Ainsley is doing great... she loves the backstroke and has mastered that quite well... the front stroke is more challenging for her and she hates to practice it but she's getting the hang of breathing to the side and today she swam the whole length of the pool. Her teacher recommended 1 more week at her current level and then moving her up to the intermediate/advanced class. She's very excited.