Swim Lessons

You had your 1^st swim lessons this week! Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Currie for such an awesome birthday gift! We placed you in the 6 month-2 year class as you had never had lessons before! Daddy was the special one that was able to get in the pool with you. I figured this was best as Mommy may miss some lessons due to work. Daddy was shocked by the way this brought back memories of his lessons at the Y as a child.

After tonight, we know we have a little swimmer on our hands. You have enjoyed being at the pool this summer, so needless to say you are the most advanced in your class!

Tonight you worked on getting in the pool, getting used to the water, blowing bubbles with your mouth, floating on your back and tummy, kicking and then at the end was your favorite part....climbing out of the pool and jumping back in! You weren't really into paying attention to what the teacher had to say. As I am sure you were saying “I know this stuff, lady” You showed daddy your skills of splashing and playing while the other kids got used to the water.

We go twice a week and I am sure you will enjoy it!

Play Dates!!

We have gone on a couple playdates and can't wait for more! I have noticed as you get older, it is easier for us to meet up with friends to play before lunch and naptime. Mommy loves keeping you home from school to go play!

We went to The Ridge Road Pool in Raleigh to celebrate Fiona's 2^nd birthday. She was born only 2 days before you! You may not realize it now, but it will be really special having a friend so close in age! You loved the pool! We hung out in the kiddie pool area, which was much different than Papa's pool. They also had a splash park that you enjoyed running in. (Sorry no pics! We barely got out of the house in time to party!)

We ventured to Smithfield last week to meet Leslie and her little boy Parker. You guys enjoyed their indoor water park at their aquatic center! We had a picnic lunch and then played on the very hot playground. It was fun watching you boys play, nevermind the extreme heat! (no pics from that either, sorry!)

This past weekend we met Michelle, Gage, Isaac and Eden at the train yard in New Hill to ride the train. Trains have become a new love for you! We rode the train for about an hour, from Bonsal to New Hill. You loved it! I think at times you forgot you wore on a train, then the engineer would blow the horn and you would yell “Choo Choo”. Hey, look...PICS!!

Watching you play with your friends has reminded mommy of all her many child development classes she took. Toddlers use parallel play. You all are aware that each other are there and will play side by side but could care less to interact! It is so funny to watch! Can't wait till the day you get as involved in play dates as mommy does!