Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Swimming Lessons

There is always so much comfort in familiarity. Living in Grants Pass and raising your child to do the same things that you did is so fun and made easier because you already know the ropes. Alden took swim lessons this February, two times a week for the month, at the YMCA. The same one that I learned at about 30 years ago. Crazy. Most of the facilities have been updated excluding the changing room and shower bay. Same cold concrete and echo-y sound as you pee in the most unhygienic latrine ever. 

 The swim instructor is a saint and her name is Tomorrow. Adorable and patient. Still not sure how she managed to keep three wiggly, slippery boys ages 3-5 from drowning. Not only that but she got them to dive in and under the water and kick and blow bubbles. That is an art: being a swim instructor. 
Alden really likes swimming and I am happy that he responds well to water. Getting him to put his face IN water has been a small challenge made easier because of this type of exposure. Next, surf lessons, right?\

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