ISR Swimming: Caden

We have enrolled Caden and Makenna in Infant Resource Swimming. It is a big time commitment but the results are amazing. This is Caden's 4th week. He swims with his head in the water. Then, rolls on his back and floats to take a break and breathe. Eventually, he will learn how to roll OUT of the float and continue swimming to the edge of the pool or the steps. We are proud of the progress he has made! He has learned so much. I wish I would've videoed the first week, because he has progressed so much! The first week, he cried and had no idea how to float AT ALL. He was nervous about swimming without a vest (which BTW our instructor says are not good to use because it teaches kids so many bad swimming habits -- I had no idea, but now I can see exactly what she means, especially when dealing with Ashley who is also so afraid to swim without a vest).

Here he is practicing swimming to the bar. This is his favorite part of the lesson. He thinks it's funny to swim and then touch those toys on the edge there.

Normally, we don't get in the water with them. Friday was a special "Fun Day" where he got to show Daddy all he has learned. It was also a time for us to learn the cues to help him roll over from his swim. It really is an interesting process... too much to type here but I will tell anyone who asks.

Can you see him smiling?! Last week, while floating, he would lay there and hum songs. We asked him what he was doing and he had no idea... but at least we know he was relaxed!



A seriously proud Daddy and Boy! Caden really thrives on the one on one time he gets with the teacher and he LOVED being alone in the water with Kevin.

Caden's confidence has grown hugely since the first week. He no longer cries, but instead asks "More! More!"