Thursday, December 11, 2014

swimmin'


Today, we went to watch Reagan at his swimming lessons. Kass found a class for toddlers at the local pool, and since Reagan loves the water, (and is around water all the time between the lake and the ocean).. she thought it might be a good idea to introduce him to swimming. It seems funny to think of swimming this time of year.....
but, there were a lot of little kids in his class. Some of them are "really swimming".. and others, like Reagan, are being taught how to be comfortable, and not panic if they should be in the water. 
They sing songs and play games, to get the children comfortable...
They teach them to hold their breaths...
and work on floating skills... something using a buoy...
and sometimes just learning to rely on themselves...Reagan wasn't too keen on the back float....
Jumping in begins to build confidence...
and learning how to pull themselves out ... or hang onto the side until help can arrive. 












I did swim lessons with Kass and Sadie when they were little, and I do think it helped a lot. They're both good swimmers and as kids were never afraid of the water. So, it's certainly a good start for a life long lesson...










up date on Dad... he is still in the ICU... he is improving, but very slowly and I won't say we are out of the woods just yet. His kidneys have failed.. so dialysis will certainly be a part of the future. It's a worrisome time..... thoughts and prayers from friends are a huge help....