With temperatures making swimming seem absolutely necessary, it's been good to know that Aria is learning to swim, or at least float. A pool is not something that we would have ever thought to put in ourselves, mostly because of the inherent risks for kids. But, with a fence, a retractable pool cover and kids that can swim, we should be able to sleep at night.
We've started lessons with professional instructors at our home this month, and it's been good on many levels. About a dozen other kids take 15 minute private lessons here every Monday. In exchange for the use of our pool, we get free lessons for Aria (2 in the same day) and a little extra coin for the hours spent. It should add up to literally dozens of dollars by the time the summer is over. It's also been a fun social gathering for parents as well as the kids, and it's forced me to keep the pool clean and warm.
Aria's been quite brave even though she's frightened of going under the water. Fortunately, peer pressure might work for us in this scenario. A few of her friends have already been through this program and are on to the next level.
In other news, Kindra had a successful showing last week at Pilar Pobil's "Art In The Garden", I'm making music and trying to tie up house-related loose ends (more on that soon), and Azur is perfect:
3 comments:
omg! that water looks so cool and delicious. i cant wait to invite ourselves over. just as soon as scout is cured of her leprosy, should be just a couple more days now.
How much fun!! My kids would be in heaven if we had a pool. They love love love the water. They are at the Pleasant Grove pool every day during the summer. We'll have to invite ourselves over with kelli and Mike.
Azur is absolutely beautiful! Congrats!
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