Taking the Scenic Route

Backyard ball, swimming lessons

27th November 2007

Backyard ball, swimming lessons

Playing ball with Alex. (Robert’s oldest) Robert & his boys spent the night this weekend and Zane had fun playing video games, playing on the computer, and playing outside.

Zane’s Swimming Lessons. He is a class with typically developing 3-5 year olds at the YMCA. They bring in an extra lifeguard to make sure he is safe. The teacher and the lifeguard are both really great with him. The first day he flapped so much he looked like he was going to fly away. He was so excited! This is his 3rd lesson, and the first time I went with him. He totally LOVES swimming, no surprise considering how much he loves water. (photos and videos are all taken at the maximum zoom of our camera through a water spotted window)

And a video of Zane

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