We decided that it was time to sign Gage up for swimming lessons at Deseret Peak. We started out in the Mom & Tot class so I could get in with him, but soon realized that he was ready to be in the Preschool class. We are so proud of our Boog, he did really well. The classes started on July 5th and went for two weeks.
This was our first day and I am so glad Dusty was able to be there with us to take pictures and to see Gage's first day!
So then on the the preschool class, all together there were four kids
I had to sit at the side for a few minuted and remind Gage to hold onto the side. He thought he would be brave and let go when he was by the steps and he floated out a little to far and started going under. The instructor and I was one our way to get him but Dusty stepped in, shoes and all to get him. He was fine and didn't even go all the way under water but it scared all of us for a minute.
to teach them to remember their strokes they sang "the wheels on the bus go round and round", to go forward, and then "the driver on the bus says move on back", to do the back stroke.
he got dunked and LOVED it!!
at the end of every lesson they would take the kids to the shallow end and play some games.
teaching Gage to push of on the wall with one hand out
they played a shark game that the kids loved, it was so fun to watch them
just floating
jumping in all by himself, he was so brave and was always the first one to want to jump in
kicking, or being the "wipers" on the bus
of course Gage got to be Buzz Lightyear and blast of the side
Gage tormenting the teacher
Gage missed his last day of lessons because he had croup. He still passed and got a certificate that we picked up later that day. It was so fun to watch him learn. He was a little rowdy at first and tormented his teachers, but they loved it. Every single day he made them laugh at the things he would say and do. I can't wait till next year!!!!
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