Swimming Lessons

This morning, Bradyn had her first official swimming lesson at the local rec centre - Swim Tots 1. I was so proud of her! At first I was worried she'd just keep talking and not listen to the teacher. Then I was afraid she was going to swim off and do her own thing because he had to keep calling her back. In the end she stuck close to her teacher, Taizo, and had a fabulous time.

Getting warmed up... notice there are four kids in the class at this point.

Sorry it's dark, but I tried the 'action' setting - not so great.

I call this the zombie shot because of the weird reflection in her eyes. Bradyn bounced off to the other side of the pool by herself, and then Taizo called her back. She insists that he told her to go.

And then there were three...

Playing 'Motor boat, motor boat'.

In the end, two of the four children finished today's class. I'm so glad it wasn't Bradyn that was scared and crying. Notice how Bradyn is gazing up at Taizo in this picture? I think she has a crush. She kept talking about her teacher all day - how funny he was, that he liked wearing a fireman's hat, that he was so nice.... Too cute.

All wrapped up, freezing cold after her lesson. I felt bad because Bradyn wanted to keep swimming, but I hadn't brought my suit. I should have known she'd want to stay. The last time we went swimming there, I had to drag her out after an hour and a half!

"I'm starving mom. I need a snack!"

We topped the morning off with a celebratory lunch at Tim Hortons. I think I could get used to this.