One of the many perks of David's employment at UCI is swimming lessons in our backyard (practically). UCI offers inexpensive lessons at the recreational center on a regular basis. In addition, for two weeks in the summer, they offer swimming lessons for children ages 3 and up at one of our neighborhood pools. This was super-easy for me. I just loaded Matthew and Jonathan in the stroller and Josiah in the Ergo and we all walked together a short ways to the pool three days a week for two weeks. There is even a park next to the pool where the boys can play while the girls swim.
It has been a real joy to watch the girls improve and gain confidence in the water! Maggie took Level 1 and is able to jump in and swim to her instructor. She uses "big arms", blows bubbles, and kicks all at the same time! Mary took Level 2 and can swim the whole width of the pool using freestyle and backstroke! Not only were the lessons super-convenient, but I was also really
pleased with the instructors. They taught skills but also made the time
really fun for the kids!
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| Gloria, Mary and Matte! |
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| Maggie with sub Emily! |
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| Matthew and Jonathan had a great time playing with the umbrellas! |
It looks as if all the kids had fun either in the water or on dry land. So glad they are learning to swim and have fun at the same time.
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