Brody's First Swim Lessons

Finally this year Brody got to be in swimming lessons!  The rule at our local pool is they must be 3.  Unfortunately for Brody, he turned 3 just shortly before the pool closed last year, and he missed out on getting lessons.

Lucky for him, his Uncle Kade (or as Brod says, Uncle Kader Nelson Garner) got to be his instructor this session!  Kade will probably be going on a mission in the next few months so it was super fun to have him as Brody's teacher this year.

The day of the first lesson we got up and got all slathered with sunblock and put on swim trunks, and then it sunk in that Brody was going to be doing something he'd never done before.  It made him a little nervous.  Actually, probably a lot nervous.  He was trying really hard to not cry.  I had to do some reassuring that it would be fun and that there were going to be lots of kids!

Once we got to the pool and Brody got in, the nerves were history.  It really was fun!

Brody having never had a lesson in his life, was put in the youngest class.  They really spend most of the time teaching these little ones to not be afraid.  Believe me, there were a lot that were afraid.  Brody looked like a rockstar compared to some of the other ones.  I was so proud of him.

Some of the fun things they got to do and learn were riding the "magic carpet," blowing bubbles, learning to bob and go under water, 'float' on their backs, 'race' each other, and jump into the pool.

Brody even made a buddy while he was there named Axton.  I think its so fun that my kids are becoming friends with the children of people I went to school with.  This particular little boy was just here with his Grandma for lessons, but his dad is Jordan Romero.

One thing they really wanted the kids to do was hum in the water.  I think it was so they would learn to keep their mouth closed and blow bubbles out their nose while underwater.  For some reason this was one thing Brody would not do.  Everytime he was asked he would either tell them a flat out no, or say not right now.  Its not something he can't do, he just won't.  Okay then...not going to force him I guess!

Even when jumping in the pool Brody would 'dictate' to Kade or Hannah how far they could go before he would jump to them. 

After 2 weeks of lessons Brody was signed off to move up to the next class!  There are 2 more swim lesson sessions this summer and we are keeping our fingers crossed that we'll be able to get him in because space is limited.

(Is it weird that I feel old having a kid in swim lessons?  I mean, he is signed up. to participate. in activites!  Eek!  Where has the time gone?)