Summer = Pool Time

The boys and I decided we wanted to spend our summer swimming so we bit the bullet and purchased a season pass to our community pool.

These boys are part fish!

They thoroughly enjoyed the water slide, the splash pad (when it wasn't too windy), playing family tag and improving their endurance and technique with hours of swimming.  Nathan also enjoyed his nice tan.  Being nine 1/2 years old, he's more aware of his appearance and has definite opinions about what he likes and whats "cool". 

Marco's favorite pool activity was jumping into the pool over and over and over again.  He had his "spot" where he would jump in, climb out by himself (he would scold me if I tried to help) and then jump in again.  He would do this for about 45 minutes, swim around for a little bit, then he would ask to get out and eat a snack.  Almost everyday he would eat his snack then snuggle under at least 3 towels and take a nap.  He was happy and I was thrilled! 

As the summer weeks went by Marco became more comfortable with the water and eventually he learned how to swim without his vest.  A huge accomplishment for a little boy who started out the summer with a fear of getting his head or face wet.  He is officially fish numero tres.