My Little Water Baby

That's my water baby! Alex loves to swim. This picture was taken in Indiana at a family reunion held by one of my mom's cousins. Alex has turned into quite the swimmer this year. He's in his second round of swimming lessons at the YMCA... first time without mom in the water, too. We're getting ready to sign him up for the next class. It's amazing to me how fast he's learning and how much more confident in the water he is now.

I think it is so important for kids to learn how to swim. Most municipalities offer very reasonably priced swimming lessons. And the YMCA doesn't turn anyone away, so if you're concerned about price there are usually options available. (disclaimer: I did work for the Y for just over a year. I no longer work there but still fully support the institution)

It's just such an important life skill to have. I'm glad my parents enrolled me in swim lessons as a kid. Swimming is great exercise and it's something we can do together as a family. What more could you want??