Let's Go Swimming!

Mason finished up his first summer of swim lessons in grand fashion today. Between Dad-O and I, the kiddo has been to 10-or-so lessons at the Jackie Robinson Pool around the corner, and done, well, swimmingly.

Today was particularly impressive. He jumped off the wall into my arms. He blew bubbles. And most impressively, he got his arms and feet moving to propel himself across the pool. Best of all, Dad-O made a surprise stop on his way to work, so he caught all the highlights pool-side.

We're sad to see the summer go (and the pool close) but are hoping to continue our lessons (if only with Mom and Dad-O) at an indoor pool and return to classes next summer.

Thanks to Melissa, our fabulous daycare provider, we had a class just for the kids at daycare, and they even worked it out so that us working parents could go.

Anyway, some photos and videos of our star in action:


Mason scoots into the water. It's COLD.

Going under...and back up.

Swimming with the noodle.


Showing off his diploma. For more pics, click here.

The grand finale: Videos!