Little Fish

On our trip this past month to Goa, Jackson got lots of pool time and practice. Before we left the States, when he was nearly 3, he was swimming quite well and almost on his own. He's loved the water since he first got in as a 3 month old! We were given a little life jacket last year, which we have loved, because it made him so independent as a swimmer and really helped him build up confidence and strength. He easily transferred to no jacket this  month and is really doing well for a not quite 4 1/2 year old! Here is our Little Fish's video of his first day with no jacket.

Blowing bubbles with Grampy Pampy

It's hard work learning to swim

Now, if we can only get our Land Lover so interested! He on the other hand has hated the water from first exposure, but has made a whole lot of progress this summer (it's summer from March to May here) and is now wearing floaties and only holding onto mommy's hand for dear life, rather than her neck. That's progress! Unfortunately, our pool will not be opened this summer, so we're hoping to check a nice public pool out later this week.

Get me outa here! 

This is how he prefers to "swim" 

Still having fun, even if he's dry.