Summer Swim Lessons

Cooper has had a great summer of swim lessons. He did a total of 5 sessions at 6 nights each (over a two week period) so that was a total of 30 session plus the 4 day session in June. That is a LOT of swimming to cram into 2 1/2 months. But his swimming has really improved. He can swim pretty well, but hasnt quite worked up the core and leg strength to get himself above the water for air. So he can swim the whole pool, but you have to give him a little lift for air.

He is so comfortable in the water… maybe too much. Coach Jeri thinks he is a natural. Unfortunately, because he is so comfortable, he also gets bored easily. While the other kids are swimming, he is playing/splashing, going underwater and gliding along the steps in the shallow end. It can be a little distracting for the other kids who are usually pretty patient. Add to that the fact that he thinks Coach Jeri is his best buddy and he wants to talk to her constantly. It is really cute, but at the same time, I cant imagine how Jeri puts up with it! She is a saint!

We are not going to do swim lessons this Fall. I think that he has all the skills that he can get for now without additional coordination and muscle control that will come with time and age. But we will be swimming with Coach Jeri again next Summer. She is the BEST!! http://www.swforlife.com/