Since we all know that is is hotter than HELL here in the summer (sorry for the language mom), it is important that you and your kids know how to swim. So, we signed Quinn up for swimming lessons. He has had 4 so far. They started out easy enough and he was a good sport. The mommies even get in with the kids and learn the techniques to teach the child whenever you are in a pool. Then teacher Sara got a hold of Quinn and made him go under. I didn't mind so much and thought it was good for him to get used to. But Quinn has a problem opening his mouth, wanting to taste and swallow the water. He does this in the bathtub as well. So while teacher Sara is dunking him, he has his mouth open, tongue out. Of course he chokes on the water and is mad and crying. Every swimming lesson since has been the same. He sees Sara and immediately starts crying. That is until she busts out her licorice. Red Vine anyone? Quinn, we are finding, is easily bribed with food. (and just so you all know, he is only 70% in weight. But 95% in height.) So I am OK with a little bribery now and then. We have one more lesson. I am hoping with some licorice and good coercing that he will be able to go under without crying. I have not been able to get a lot of photos of him in the actual swim lesson, because I am in there with him. But here are a few....
Waiting for the lesson to begin
For a special treat, a "ride" on Shamu
All this boy is thinking is "get me off the whale. Where is the licocrice lady?"
AAHHH! Happy again. Notice licorice in hand.
2 comments:
Um, is he naked in that last pic? Hee, hee. Well, we sure do miss our swimming buddies. I'm sure Brighton has forgotten everything and we'll have to start all over again. At least your kid doesn't have blue lips the whole time. :)
Hi Em! What a cool blog page! I love the pics of Quinn in the fountain! He looks like he found a little piece of heaven :). Thanks for your note..it was great to hear from you. Good luck w/the seven pounds..those jeans are cute! :)
Jenni
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