Swimming Lessons

The kids spent last week taking swimming lessons. The instructors here are wonderful! They did not let the kids plug their noses and they did make them get their faces under the water! Joshua learned a new stroke or two each day and is fairly comfortable in the water. Ben finally was able to learn to relax enough to do a back float - after we bought him a wetsuit shorty. The boy has zero body fat and shivers uncontrollably even in hot weather. The girls got over their fear of having water in their faces and can swim with the help of a pool noodle. They have a little bit of work to go before I am comfortable with them in the water. Hannah showed Daddy her stuff at a family swim night and after having some difficulties came home and told me, "Mama, I can swim real good, I just have a hard time floating!" Obviously need a bit more work. :D But they did have a grand time and are looking forward to next week when we go for round two!