Xander, who doesn't always enjoy the pool, has liked it more this summer than not. One of his favorite things is to toss Grammy's dive sticks over this random part of the kiddie pool (a concrete divider with this "v" at the top and a small hole in the center) into the narrow water way that separates the shallow and deep ends. That's the look he gives people who pick up his dive sticks before he gets there (or his mother who has the camera out yet again).
The true water baby, Sawyer, who can never get enough of tasting, touching, smelling and just moving and being in the water. It's a full sensory delight, apparently. His favorite thing is to have you pull him around by the hands so that he's just skimming the water. In circles. For as long as you're willing. And he fully expects that to be ALL DAY LONG.
And the big boy. His pictures were limited today, as he spent a big part of the time in swimming lessons. Today was the third and last one-on-one session. He's pretty accomplished for a four-year old. He has absolutely no fear of the water (though he could stand to learn a little respect, if not fear). He can swim and breathe under water, he can tread water, and he's in the beginning stages of doing freestyle strokes (and simultaneous) kicks on top of the water. His big accomplishment today was swimming a small section of the big pool, where his lessons have been taking place. He was quite proud of himself and really enjoyed being with his teacher, Miss Lauren!