Testing The Waters…
Let’s, take a look at Little Man’s first swim class! Shall we?…
A little trepidation as we walk in the first time…
She is explaining to him…he is to hold his breath and go under the water.
He uses all the courage he can, and down he goes…
As you can see, the instructor is very happy with his first attempt!
I don’t think the other teacher, was having as much luck…smile.
The next item on the agenda, sitting on the ledge and jumping off into the water.
Look, at the intensity on his face.
Off he goes…
Learning how to float and RELAX….
He makes it to the other side! Another smile from the instructor.
But, not all was peaches and cream.
The second lesson, he was sitting on the step and reached out to grab a ring.
He falls off the step and does a somersault under water and is stuck upside down!
The instructors, WERE NOT PAYING ATTENTION, so I jump out of my seat, and start pointing to him furiously!
Finally, they see me and go rescue him. SIGH!!
His parents question him after the lesson, “What happened, to make you fall into the water?”
He says, “A BIG WAVE got me!”
Out of the mouth of babes….
I hope you enjoyed his swimming escapade.
Blessings,
Laurie
xoxo
Pride in Photos 
He is such a brave little lad and the ‘lesson’ captures were absolutely stunning Laurie. They grow up so quickly, don’t they? He is still as adorable as ever! 😀 ♥
I know there isn’t a parenting handbook, but if there was there would need to be a chapter on swimming lessons for young children. It is a must. Now, we all know why grandparents attend swimming lessons – to save the handsome guy when that wave crashes onto him. 🙂
Judy, I adored your comment on Little Mans swimming lesson. Made me smile.
Grandchildren is a joy for sure – following their steps into the world. You are a lucky woman.
Thank Leya, I am a lucky woman! Thanks for your loyal visits.
That big wave must have surprised him 🙂 Grandmas with cameras are useful for many things 😉
Tiny, I was so glad to have my camera for his first day of lessons…I will cherish those memories for a long time to come.
He looks like the star pupil! He will have to watch for those big waves! Adorable!
Your Little Man is quite game, isn’t he? Even when nervous, he always seems to go for the challenge.
Hope you are enjoying this day, Laurie!
Laurie, I hope he always rises to the challenges of life. Thank you for your visits…means a lot.
How frightening that the instructors didn’t see him fall in the water! Thank goodness you were there watching!
Another landmark, Laurie! I hate that underwater business and I never did learn to relax so he’s off to a racing start. Happy Easter to you all! 🙂
You’re a grandma to the rescue, Laurie. 🙂 Nice pictures some special moments in time.
Easter Blessings ~ Wendy
How adorable! I love the action shots!
Good thing Gammie has all eyes fixated on Little Man! Might have a future lifeguard on your hands.
Cute photos, Laurie. Good thing Grandma was watching. I love the “Big wave got me.” So like a man to put a ‘macho’ slant on the episode. 🙂
Looks like Little Man is headed to the Olympics!! Have a blessed Easter and see you very soon!!
Adorable and he is quite the little fish! Good thing you were there to watch over him though..I certainly wouldn’t put much trust into those instructors 😦
That was so cool that he does not afraid of water at all!!! Jump in, go under (intentionally or unintentionally) does not seem to bother him (last answer was so cute and the sure sign that he likes the water)!
I think you have a little fish on your hands Laurie;) I couldn’t wait to get over here and see these. Really great shots. And I love that last line;) ❤️
Great Pictures!
Happy Easter to you!
A marvelous reminder to me to enjoy the process of learning. How well said – out of the mouth of babes. They have much to teach us… Wonderful post.
A clever courageous boy. He is doing so well. Of course all staff love him and smile at him. He is just gorgeous Laurie! ( My boys screamed the first 3 lessons….. it was quite embarrassing.)
The shirt on in the water reminds me of my son’s first lessons, Laurie. He just refused to take that shirt off
I love the comment about the wave.
So sweet!
Great pics and you can tell that he isn’t sure but tries anyway. Good 1st lesson. I remember learning at 4. Happy Easter!
Happy Easter to You TOO.
What a wonderful adventure and glad everything turned out okay for him.
Precious!!
I still have pics of Tayair and Malik learning how to swim in our pool – time flies!
Adorable little ones. So trusting and eager. I never learned to swim and am terrified of water. I could use a class like this in my 60’s.
Awwww I remember doing that with mine. So sweet 🙂
Love your post of Nolan. Glad you can spend time with your grandchildren.
Happy Easter.
Happy Easter to you Amy!