Collin: Cousins and Swimming

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Cousins and Swimming

We had a blast today with cousins, Timmy and Leah. After both Mommy and Daddy took turns working today, Aunt Lisa and the cousins came over to play and swim. The cousins had fun playing in the playroom together. Leah was a big girl and held her own in the with the boys. She would come out every once in awhile to "check in" with us and then head back to the playroom.

After about 30 minutes, we went swimming in the backyard pool. Wow! We had so much fun! Aunt Lisa was amazed at how good Collin was swimming since the last time she saw him swim. She could not believe how much he had improved. She was also shocked at how much Leah was moving around and not afraid of the water at all. Lisa was worn out by the time we got out because Leah had no fear and was jumping off the side of the pool into my arms or sliding off the pool float with no fear.

Timmy did great too. He was a little afraid of the water in the beginning and did much better when he put floaties on and could kick around in the middle of the pool. Collin swam around him and included him in what he was doing. He also ha d fun jumping off the side doing "cannon balls" to make a big splash. This made Leah laugh and she wanted him to do it again. He went down the slide too and Leah wanted to also get on the slide. Timmy started to but never made it down. At least he kept trying.

Here are some pictures of Leah being brave and really scaring her mommy. Aunt Lisa does have her on the underside of the float and Leah wanted her to let go. Aunt Lisa needs to get that girl signed up for swim lessons.

Happy girl waiting to jump to me

Timmy loving being in the middle of the water with the rest of us

Having a great time

I was really happy to get some pictures and videos of Collin diving for some toys at the bottom of the pool. Now that the weather is getting a little cooler, we will not be swimming much longer. He is so proud of himself diving in the deep end of the pool. Here are some pictures and video of him diving under the water.