UNCP Swim School

Swim school is going great! We have three more lessons and we'll be finished. Ethan was moved up to the advanced class on the first day. I think there were 13 children in his original class, but he was the only one moved up. One other child was asked if she wanted to move up, but she declined. Pretty impressive to me! I was a little concerned because of his age (the other children appear to be between 7 and 10), but I asked two separate swim instructors if they thought he was too young since his maturity level is not of a 6 + year old. They said that if I put him back in his original class, I might as well take him out all together. He has fully mastered all that that class has to offer. I am thinking about putting him in the Lumbee Games which are also offered by the college. It is basically a swim team. I haven't talked to Ethan about it yet, so I'll keep you posted!

Emerson has done great while Ethan is taking his lessons. I have not had any problems with her going near the pool. Luckily I have several friends with children her age as well and they pretty much entertain each other. I was afraid that she would try to jump in the pool because of her lack of fear of the water, but I have been pleasantly surprised. She does jump right in at our pool though. Completely under water too. Little fish. :)

We have a busy few weeks coming up, so I will try and do better blogging. We are going to Myrtle Beach this weekend and then in three weeks we are going to the mountains. I cannot wait for either trip, but especially the mountain one. We will finally get to see my sister and nephews! I miss them so much. I can't wait to see the kids playing with their cousins. Logan, my eldest nephew, has been asking when he can see Ethan since they landed in Tennessee. I sure wish they lived closer! :(

I have compiled an album of swim videos. They are short clips mainly taken for Chris to see the different things that are being taught. Hopefully he will get to come and see him swim towards the end of the week. Ethan would be SO excited!