She is a different kid

Lately everyone at Jordan’s school has commented how similar she is to her brother. She is stubborn, she thinks she knows what is right and DANG IT she will do it her own way. Apparently she is willing to throw tantrums like he did (and honestly, still does). But tonight proved she’s a different kid.

She enjoyed swimming lessons.

She REALLY enjoyed it. She giggled and splashed and learned how to jump into the pool from a sitting position. She tried to kick and she really worked on reaching out and paddling towards the edge of the pool. I’m thrilled. While we were working, Cam was learning to swim with a class full of kids who were smaller than he was. Good news: he didn’t seem to mind. He also didn’t cry at all. (sigh of relief)

Anyway. I’m pooped. Changing our schedule to include evening classes is really hard. I rushed home to grab the kids to get to swimming on time. Randy picked them up, dressed them and fed them. He kindly heated food I ate on my way to the pool. We got there JUST as class started. I’m sure it will get easier. The trick is it’s so cold, you have to get dressed before and after class. Add in the need to clean the chlorine off the kids before bed and you’ve just eaten up two hours of hard core work.

It’s all worth it when you watch Jordan giggle and splash.

What’s even more enjoyable, I didn’t feel like everyone was staring at us in the baby class. Everyone said hi and giggled right along with Jordan. It was really nice. I didn’t feel ostracized… and I’ve felt that way before at pools. So I think this change of scenery might actually get us swimming more by the summer.