Garrin was able to use one of his Christmas presents this week. Grammy Smith and Papa Smith gave Garrin swimming lessons for his first Christmas. It was fun going to Garrin's first swim lesson on Wednesday night at Springfield Gymnastic and Aquatic Center. For the next seven weeks, Garrin will be able to enjoy swimming!
At his swimming lesson he learned some swimming techniques. Class began by singing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" while moving your arms in the water. Then all the babies swam from their teacher to their parents in a circle. After swimming on their bellies, they floated on their backs. Next it was under the water and through a hula hoop. It was fun to see Garrin learn different ways to swim in the water.
After learning some technique, it was off to the adventurous water activities. The teacher encouraged the kids to climb up on the big green floating hippo in the middle of the pool. They would jump and scoot off the hippo right into the water. After swimming from the hippo to the side of the pool, the babies learned to go off the side of the pool. Garrin would sit on the edge of the pool and hold Trishna's hands as he would fall into the water. After having fun at the side of the pool it was on to the baby slide! Garrin held on to mom's hands as he slid down and into the water. Finally we ended our first class on the diving board in the deep end. Garrin went right into the water to his teacher waiting below. What a brave boy!
