Swimming Lessons

II have mentioned before how much Jack LOVES swimming! We started him in lessons last summer with Ms. Karen at the YMCA in Rhinelander. Best decision ever! He is now a star student in his new class at the YMCA in Wausau. His new teacher was Ms. Nichole. She sang lots of songs and played games along with some free time for toys! Now Jack loves to:

- blow bubbles in the water

- say "hi kids" and "bye kids" when we arrive and leave class

- kick his legs when he floats on his back

- jump in and let his head go completely underwater 

- make "rain" 

- splash, splash, splash

I am pretty sure he would get into the water all on his own with no hesitation. He's a fish!

Jack with Ms. Nichole- practicing bubbles

His favorite song was "Humpty, Dumpty". All the kids would sit on the wall while the adults said, "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great FALL!". The kids would rock side to side before their graceful entrance into the pool. Then we would swim across, all the while Jack is yelling "Dunty! Dunty!"

Maybe if gymnastics does not work out, swimming would be a good plan B. At least we have options!

Jack's "Shrimp" certificate