Water Baby

Jillian started Swimming Class three weeks ago!  We go on Saturday mornings, and it's the perfect 'Jeff & Jill' time.  I'm trying to let this be mostly daddy/daughter time - but that's hard for me to do - it's so fun!  But I spend all week with her, so Jillian is ready to have some quality time with her dad.

There are probably 15 other babies in the class.  They sing nursery rhymes, teach the basics of swimming, and incorporate some playtime.  It took a little warming up, but Jillian is officially a Water Baby.

Jillian was definitely scared the first day, and kept looking to me.  

Still looking back at mama.....

I got in, and helped calm her down - from there on out this was Daddy/Jillian time.

Relaxing and learning to float in Jeff's arms

She made it thru her first class!!

    

Class #2 was all smiles - she loved it!

Last week Jillian was 'dunked' for the first time.  It looks terrifying (and I thought it was) but after I saw all the other babies get dunked with no problems, I decided she'd survive.

The instructor passes Jillian to Jeff underwater.

Apparently it's a reflex to hold your breath.

Now Jillian is comfortable with the water, so we can go play in friends' pools on hot summer days!