Jellyfish

Every summer at daycare The Boy has taken swimming lessons. Only, it really was just playing in the water learning not to be afraid, which is important. I think he learned how to kick, float, etc. I wanted to go watch him everyday, but then he would cry when I left and didn't take him with me.

Last fall, winter, and even spring, we wanted to get him into lessons at my gym, but it interfered with hockey.

When we moved here, my friend suggested a really good swimming school. Only, when I called the sessions were already full because, well, they are really good. They use an outdoor pool, so the sessions are over once school starts. I asked them to put me on a waiting list for any session at any time of the day. Then I started investigating the y.m.c.a.

The very next day I got a call from the swimming school. Because I could take him anytime of the day, he got in due to a cancellation. He starts today. Each session runs for two weeks and I'm hoping there will be a cancellation in each of the next two sessions as well. If not, I will again investigate the Y, which will be good once fall comes since they have an indoor pool.

He is a very excited "jellyfish" today.

And, so am I.

This kid needs to stay busy.

I am completely in awe of daycare providers.