Level Advancements.

The kiddos just recently wrapped up round two of swim lessons.  Once again, they absolutely loved their time at Swim Atlanta, and both Harry and Babe passed their level tests (or whatever those things are called) to advance to the next class.

Truth be told, they were waaaaay more excited about the candy they received at the end of the last class than the advancement ribbons.  They're definitely my babies. :)

Hadley continued to fall in love with her teacher, Mr. Caleb, and soaked up every bit of his attention this time around...especially because she was the only student in her class!  Harris' personality shone through during his time with Ms. Jannette as well.  He swam great and truly became the leader of his little group, and only got in trouble once for kissing another little girl during the lesson. 

The kids have decided they're done with swimming for the time being (I'm thankful!) and ready to move on to gymnastics, so we'll be participating in a trial run here in the next couple of weeks.  Ben and I are pretty much up for anything that requires (at most) a one-night-a-week commitment, so we're willing to give them a shot in the gym. 

Look out, Team USA, Babe and Harry are headed your way!

Swim Lesson Four.

We finished up swim lessons today!  Props to Mr. Caleb and Ms. Janette for all their hard work with Harry and Babe, and props to Harry and Babe for a job well done!!!!!

The kids can't wait to try out their skills in the neighborhood pool.

Swim Lesson Three.

We're still fans. 

Harris begin working on his freestyle stroke today, and Babe jumped in to Mr. Caleb!

I'm honestly not looking forward to tomorrow...I don't want swim lessons to end!

Swim Lesson Two.

Today we were prepared with goggles.

I knew Harris would wear his (he borrowed his teacher's yesterday), but was shocked when Babe kept hers on for the entire lesson.  She even let her instructor, Mr. Caleb, help her fit them correctly to her face!

And yes, she totally wore her zebra dress, cowgirl boots, and super girl cape over her bathing suit this morning.

Swim lessons today were even better than yesterday! 

Hadley was so well behaved and followed Mr. Caleb's directions perfectly.  She put her face in the water, blew bubbles, kicked her legs hard, "walked" herself around the wall of the pool with her hands, and "swam" on her belly and her back.

Harris was a fish!  I couldn't get any pictures of him because he spent the entire lesson swimming underwater.  He jumped in and swam underwater to his teacher (who, but the way, is named Ms. Jeanette and not Ms. Jetson), swam underwater from the middle of the pool all the way back to the edge, and even swam underwater to collect five diving rings all by himself!

I am so, so proud of my water babies, and I'm pretty sure I'm just as excited as they are to head back tomorrow!  We'll be sad to swim lessons come to an end!

Swim Lesson One.

Because Harris doesn't understand the concept of drowning, Ben and I decided it would be a good idea to invest in some swim lessons.  We've been talking them up big time, and the kids have been super stoked.  They absolutely love the pool.

Our first lesson was yesterday. 

I wasn't sure what to expect, but I couldn't have asked for a better experience!  It was a little touch-and-go when Hadley realized her teacher was a boy, but by the end of the forty minutes, she was all about "Mr. Caleb."  Harris told me his teacher's name was "Ms. Jetson."  I'm not sure that's right.

I am able to stay and watch the lessons from the other side of building.  Harris is in a class with three other kids, and there are only two kids in Babe's group.  It's perfect!  Hadley got a little whiny right at the very end of the lesson, but for the most part she listened extremely well and had a great time.

Harris didn't hesitate once.

I can't wait to see their progress at the end of the week! 

Water Babies.

Our tiny neighborhood pool is starting pay off...I think we've made more trips there in the last two weeks than we did all last summer.

No complaints here.