Swimming lessons

Summer is nearly over, but for some reason I decided to sign James and Kate up for swim lessons while I was on maternity leave. The session only lasted two weeks and the last day for today. It was actually a lot of fun for all of us. Unfortunately, in the short two weeks session the little Level I kids had three teachers -- not a good idea for those unsure of themselves in the water. I had to bribe Kate with a starburst at the end of each class if she stayed with her teacher the whole time. On the first day with each new teacher, the bribe was upped to two starbursts. Once she warmed up to the teacher, though, she had a great time. Her favorite part of lessons were the swimming games. Her favorite game was "Fishy in a Basket". Kate seemed to gain a lot of confidence in the water and James improved on some of the basic skills. I don't know when we'll make it swimming again, but I'm hoping some of the improvements will stick around until then.
On the way into Fairmont Aquatic Center.
The "meeting place" for Level I swimmers.
James in the ring for Fishy in a Basket. "Fishy in a basket, how ya gonna get out? Can't go over it, gotta go under it." (I'm not sure if those are all the words, but that's the version I hear in the car on the way home.)
James going under.
Kate going "under".
James diving -- sort of. He really just jumps to his teacher with a diving pose, but it's a start.