Payton spent two weeks in swim lessons at the beginning of June. He was a little nervous at first, but he did a great job. He repeated the class that he had done last summer because he wasn't quite ready to move to the big class in the big pool. He was able to take the class with 2 of his friends. (Mo and Austin)
Day 1
Day 2
Patyon, Austin and Mo waiting for the class to start!
Payton, Austin and Mo in the train line ready to head over to the little pool as a class.
At the end of each lesson every day they would play a few games and sing some songs. Payton is the one with the blue swim shirt on.
Each day Melanie, Krista and I would watch our kids. Scarlett and Viliami didn't take swim lessons so they would sit and eat together.
Day 3
Payton loves being silly for pictures!
Payton in the white swim shirt.
I love that you can see his big smile on his face. He really did love every day in the pool. The difference between this year and last year is huge. He is so much more confident and comfortable in the pool. He wasn't afraid to try anything.
Day 4
Payton and Mo ready to head into the pool with their class!
Scarlett just hanging out with mommy while brother learns to swim.
Day 5
They actually went into the big pool on day 4 but I forgot to get a picture! Day 5 they didn't even get into the little pool to start, they headed straight to the big pool! Payton is wearing the white swim shirt.
Having all the kids get into the big pool!
Practicing swimming with his teacher!
They taught them to put their heads under the water and blow bubbles, they had them do bobs while holding on to the wall. They taught them to kick their legs and use their arms. Last year Payton would have nothing to do with any of it, but this year he actually trusted his teachers and would let them let go of his arms while he would attempt to swim to the next teacher.
He did such an amazing job. He needs to practice kicking his legs and moving his arms at the same time still, but the fact that he never cried or got scared is a huge improvement!
Swimming from teacher to teacher!
I can't believe how big he is becoming all the time!
Day 6
Each day they would practice the same things.
They even let the kids jump to their teachers. Payton of course loved this.
Day 7
Scarlett insisted on having a picture of herself! I love this little girl!
Working on his big kicks!
Doing such a great job at swimming!
He made a lot of improvement over the 7 days that he had swim lessons!
We are very proud of Payton!!!
Next time he does swim lessons he will definitely move to the next level which will be in the big pool.
Day 8 we missed because we were off camping @ Pinecrest!
Until next summer!!!
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