Half Way There

Crissy September 30th, 2008

Aiden has been taking swimming lessons and he has completed half the classes so far. I have to say he is doing very well for someone who spent most of his time in the water attached to one of our necks. He is not afraid of the pool at all, but he never wanted to wear swimmies or anything that would allow him to float on his own. So, needless to say I was skeptical about whether or not he would do well at these classes. Boy, did he show me!

Aiden is doing very well and I suspect that he will be very close to swimming on his own when it is over. I am so excited to see how well he is listening to the instructor and following directions. The instructor has even (without Aiden’s knowledge) let go and let him swim by himself. He doesn’t go far, but it’s because he panics once he realizes she is not holding on anymore. Hopefully the panicking will subside and he will feel confident to swim on his own soon.

Chris has been taking him to the pool at the gym on the weekends so Aiden can practice. It’s nice that he has the opportunity to spend time with Aiden. I think Aiden really likes having daddy to himself too. Aiden is really devoted to swimming too because he will spend over an hour practicing on a kick board in the lap pool. He is a pretty amazing kid.

I can’t wait to see how he does by the end of the lessons. I am realizing that while I provide quite of bit for him, he will learn from others too. Makes me not so neverous about sending him to pre-school next year. Seems as though mommy is learning too!

Entry Filed under: Parenting, Milestones