Swim school graduate!

Since Owen has always really loved swimming and has not exhibited any reservations about jumping into water by himself, we decided it was definitely time to get this little fish enrolled in some swimming lessons. I took lessons when I was very young and was always a strong swimmer. I even took those crazy looking survival swimming classes where a fellow classmate kind of tries to drown you so that you can practice suck-tuck-duck! After tons of research (obsessing!) I picked the Vanderbilt Swim School. Owen had 9 classes and they seem to have really paid off! Although he could already swim without any assistance from an adult or a flotation device, I really wanted him to learn the fundamentals of kicking, breathing, and arm strokes properly. This was a good first step, and we'll surely be continuing next summer. He loved his lessons so much! Plus, with the new baby here now, this was a fun activity just for Owen and gave him something new and different to look forward to every day rather than feeling like his whole world now had to make room for the new kid. :) We are so proud of our
little swimmer!

After his first class...a bit chilly but excited nonetheless

Proud VSS Graduate!