Our little swimmer
Posted by Missy Roberts at 9:44 PM About Jake
Tuesday Jacob had his first swim lesson. We are taking "swimming" lessons at the YMCA. Really it's just a chance for Jacob to get used to the water twice a week for 30 minutes. Jeanne spent the night with us Monday night so she came along with us to see Jacob swim. He was ready with his blue fish trunks, green shirt (to keep the sun off of his chest and back), hat and sunscreen. Jacob and I entered the pool and he loved it from the very beginning. He was so cute when I put him on his belly with his head out of the water of course. His little legs started kicking like a little frog. Adorable! I think his favorite part was when he got to go on the fish surf board with Ms. Tracy, his instructor. He was laying on the surfboard and enjoying the ride she took him on around the pool. He also liked "jumping in" the pool. He was so cute. Daddy was there to catch the whole time on video. It was a hot day and the water felt great. Jacob was worn out afterward. He fell asleep not more than 5 minutes into the car ride home and slept as daddy got him out of the car and put him into his crib for a 2 hour nap!!!! We couldn't believe it. He was really tired.
When he finally woke up, we quickly fed him and were on our way to his friend Luke's house to meet up with his family for a late lunch/early dinner near their house. We put the boys on the table and they looked like little boxers going after eachother, each was so curious about who the other person his size was. They were so cute. After our meal we went to Luke's house to 'kick it" with him for a little while and then we were on our way home.
Wednesday was Jacob's first 4th of July. We spent the afternoon at the Gunnin's for a BBQ. Jacob went swimming again with his Daddy and Papa. He had a great time playing with a ball in the pool. Jeanne and Grandpa also joined us for the BBQ which was a lot of fun. Jacob had a good time being rocked by Jeanne and sung to by her, Whitney and Andrew. He fell asleep in Jeanne's arms until daddy came and woke him up! He wasn't able to make it long enough to see any fireworks, but I'm sure he saw some in his dreams.
Thursday it was back to swim lessons at 11am. Today both mommy and daddy were in the pool with Jacob. I think Jacob had more fun with his daddy today. He made a couple of friends there, two other boys close in age to him. Today he only took an hour nap after his lessons because he was HUNGRY! Later in the afternoon he had his music class. There we sang lots of songs and he was able to play the maracas and the drums. Jacob was more into dancing than playing the instruments. You would have thought there were springs in his legs, he was jumping up and down so much. I think he liked the music we were singing. With about 5 minutes left in our class he decided he had enough and was ready to go home. Poor baby, he had a long day and was wanting another nap. Daddy was there again to catch everything on video. Bill was able to take the last couple of days off so that he could be there to see Jacob swim for the first time. It was fun having daddy in the pool today.
Tomorrow we are going to relax since Jacob had a very busy Thursday. Plus we have to rest up for Alina's birthday party on Saturday...wow, this kid gets invited to more birthday parties than his mommy and daddy! He is one busy baby! So until we write again, mommy and daddy love you!
We think Jacob is catching his first cold. His nose (actually just the right side of his nose) has been a little runny. Not too bad, but the aspirator is definitely needed at times, which he HATES! I hope he doesn't get a full blown cold. he has been waking up a lot each night and we can't figure out exactly why. I hope he is okay tonight though!