Swim Lessons, I Mean "Practice"

Collin has started swim lessons again so he can build on what he learned this summer.  Instead of crying about the lessons when Grandma H or Daddy pull into the parking lot, he is fine with going inside to swim.  That's because he is practicing and not having lessons.  We think it's because his teacher, Matt, is fantastic and very patient with him. 

I took him to practice today.  When we arrived, he wanted to run to the front door.  We checked in and he excitedly ran to where the pool is.  Where is my child?  This is NOT the same kid I took last year to lessons.  He was actually happy about it and could not wait to get into the water.  He first had to swim from a distance to the side of the pool...and did great.  Next, he practiced three breast strokes and then turned over onto his back.  He was great with the strokes and had trouble turning to his back and then keeping his back straight.  He did do a great job with the kick board.  He held the kick board on top of him as he was on his back kicking.  At one point, Matt let go of him and he continued to kick and lie straight.  He made it to the edge of the pool, looked over at me and smiled.

After practice, he wanted to know when he was going to come back.  He would only have to wait two days.  I know that will be forever to him though.