Little Fish

We've been spending some time in the pool over the last month. My sister gave both of my kids swim classes for Christmas, so they've been little fish this winter. What a relief from the cold to get into the warm pool area and swim around as though it is summer outside!

 
Elinore started out the classes terrified to be in the water without clutching a grown-up despite wearing flotation. She made so much progress by the end of the class that I can't even believe it is the same girl! She still is too afraid to try putting her face in the water, so we'll have to make that a summer goal. Hopefully lots of time at the beach can rememdy that! Here she is showing me her muscles!

 

 
Toby was so excited to have a special swim class with Daddy each week. I was glad Kevin was able to do it with him. He shows much more boldness in the water than his sister. This is the face he always makes if he gets splashed in the face. I think it is hilarious!