My Little Diaper Dolphin

My little Diaper Dolphin graduated class last week! He loved the last week of class because it was water safety, and the bigger classes had a canoe in the pool that they were taking rides in, and learning canoe and life jacket safety. Camden loved to watch the canoe! Since he was the only person in class that day, it was just us and the teacher for thirty minutes. We went through our songs and paces, went under water and even learned some new tricks and tried out floaties for the first time. He wasn't the biggest fan of the floaties, but he wore them! Then our instructor surprised us at the end and said Camden could take a boat ride with the bigger class of kids, "since he was so advanced". He had to put the floaties back on which he couldn't put his arms in fast enough when she told him he could go on the "boat". {The way he says it - it sounds like bow} He was super excited! Unfortunately, I didn't get any canoe day pics, as my photographer couldn't make it. (Thanks Marcie for all your pictures from the other sessions!!) I believe the pictures below are from the fourth of our six sessions. The smile on his face is undeniable!

The Newest Diaper Dolphin

Camden had his first 'swim lesson' this week at a local swim school. I saw a LivingSocial deal for the classes to be half off - so I quickly snatched it up. For fifty bucks we snagged a six week class that we can practice our swimming in. We didn't necessarily NEED to buy this as Camden LOVES the water and my in-laws have a great pool, but I figured since he loves it so much, why not get a head start on the summer?

Camden LOVED it. Love might be an understatement. They practiced putting water on them, getting them to lay on their backs and float, blowing bubbles (if you know Camden's obsession with bubbles you know this was his favorite) and how to kick and paddle with their bodies. They even practiced climbing out of the side of the pool. All of this while singing songs and playing with toys.

Camden was sold as soon as he and Husband got in the pool, but practicing blowing bubbles? His favorite. He kept doing it all through the class. He also kept turning around and waving at his audience watching through the window that included myself, my sister and his CiCi. Oh my WORD, was it adorable!

As we were leaving, Camden proceeded to throw the mother of all fits because we were walking out the door. Legs pumping simultaneously, arms flailing about and loud screeching all because we were leaving. I think it's safe to say he LOVES the water!

{learning to kick}

{still blowing bubbles}

{more waving. Checking to make sure his audience was still watching! Talk about melt my heart adorable. Love that kid.}