For the last two weeks Annie has been going to introductory swim lessons and she has LOVED it! Each day she wakes up asking about “pool lessons,” and when it comes time to get ready she waits patiently as we slather her in sunscreen and pull on her “baby suit” (that’s Annie speak for bathing suit).
It has been so wonderful to see her take to the classes so well, especially when many of the other toddlers cry before, during, and after the lessons. Annie showed interest in swimming before, but this class has really shot her interest level through the roof. We have a water baby, for sure.
Today was Annie’s last class, so we took some video to remember it by. I’m worried about tomorrow – Annie’s going to wake up asking about her pool lessons (and the teenage instructor whom she adores), and we’re going to have to explain that the classes are over!
She will be old enough to start the next level of lessons July 23rd. It’s going to be a long four weeks.
Jay- The Dude of the House says:
“Ashes, ashes, we all blow bubbles” is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen.
Jay- The Dude of the House says:
“Ashes, ashes, we all blow bubbles” is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. And I’m not a big “cute” kinda Dude.
Cinthia says:
How wonderful!!
Jenn says:
I love her hair Heather….and Mike’s short! So happy Annie loves swimming lesson. My kids like them okay but since they had their’s a the end of August, it was starting to get a little cool then so the pool wasn’t as warm so that’s where we ran into problems. Annie’s a little pro and it’s really so cool Mike has such a flexible job so he get be there for Annie. You both are excellent parents!!! xo
Meg says:
That is awesome, I so can’t wait until I can do this with my little guy!
Sherene says:
Lovely little girl, let’s blow bubbles!!!
Melli says:
Love her hair. She is really on of the cutest kids. She makes me want to kids someday.
Miche says:
I love it! She is so super excited…and these will be 4 long weeks for you…hahaha
Tracey says:
Annie is so ready to really learn to swim. Good for you!
Becky C says:
Even though she isn’t old enough for the next level of swim lessons, you could always hire someone for private lessons in the meantime…or just take her to play at the pool…or get one of those above ground pools for your yard!;) There are lots of ways to entertain her in the water until the next session starts!;) How adorable! I loved that song!! I wish I’d got my kids into lessons earlier! My son is almost 13 and can’t swim and has no desire to learn!:( My daughter just started lessons this summer and she’s almost 8!
Katie says:
She is growing up so fast!! Love the videos!
Kris says:
She is just the cutest thing ever!! Her song slayed me
Laura says:
I bet you’d blow her little mind with a kiddie pool in the backyard – they have some pretty big ones with slides and all sorts of bells and whistles
Denise says:
Well done Annie! Clearly she is comfortable in the water which is the most important step. It’s great you are filming her swimming progress. As she develops, you can watch her transformation from toddler to mermaid. (Speaking as a mother of 2 mermaids myself, I can assure you it goes very fast.)
Paula says:
I LOVED watching this! So adorable, and Mike is just great! Thanks for sharing!
Shauna says:
I’m pretty sure that Annie is a better swimmer than me, no exaggerating or anything. I never learned to swim and can doggie paddle for maybe 3 feet in the pool before I feel like I’m going to die. I was always terrified of the water growing up, so it’s great you guys are exposing Annie to the water now before she has developed that fear!
jess says:
I can’t see the video right now (work schmwork), but I love that she says “baby suit.” That brought a smile to my face – my little one at that age called it “baby soup”!
Lisa F. says:
What a cute little tadpole you have there!
Pattie says:
“We all blow bubbles!” So cute!
Sherry says:
She is sooooooo friggin adorable!! Can’t get over it.
kat says:
When she waters Mike then laughs my heart melted! I don’t know how you stand all the cuteness!
P.s. can you do my hair like that? I love it!
Maggie says:
I’m going to show my daughter this video tonight before we go to the pool. She’s 21 months old and is signed up for lessons starting July 23. I want to get her ok with going in the water by then. Hopefully she can catch some of Annie’s enthusiasm!
Cathy says:
Mike,
You seem like the most fantastic Dad ever. As you said, in a world where too many men are out of there as soon as “she is pregnant,” you stand out in the most positive way. You are an inspiration! Heather’s not bad either (wink wink, joke!). You are both excellent parents.
Annalisa says:
Awww! She’s adorable!
Is there any way you can take her to the pool once a week until her new lessons come?
Meyli says:
Yay Annie!! She looks SOOO happy in the water
Mary Ann says:
So cute! Your Little Mermaid is adorable! I loved hearing her sing!
Kim says:
That’s freaking awesome. I was the exact same way, never scared of the water, took to it like a fish, and I ended up doing synchronized swimming for 10 years
jeannine says:
i totally loved this video. So cute.
Jodi says:
My daughter wears a baby suit too!
Anne says:
Why not repeat the classes with the same or a different instructor for a bit of variety until she ages up?
Rian says:
We start our lessons with Vivienne at the same pool today. I’ve been looking forward to this for the last year. Can’t wait!