Swimming Fun

Last Saturday the kids and I went to our local YMCA for their open swim session. We went with our friends who have two little boys nearly the exact same ages as Tristan and Naiyah. Tom was supposed to go with us, but wound up having to stay home waiting for the Comcast repair guy because of internet issues. Luckily my stepdad was able to come instead, otherwise Naiyah would've had to stay home this time.

We all had a great time swimming. Tristan's swim lessons have really given him a lot of confidence, so after conning Grandpa into letting him put on a lifevest, he spent most of the time paddling about by himself. He also showed me his "bobs", which is where he ducks his head ENTIRELY under the water. He's doing so great! Naiyah also enjoyed her time in the pool. She wasn't clingy at all! Her favorite thing was for me to toss her up into the air and splash back into the water. She also let me dunk her once, and wasn't upset at all! (Don't worry, I wouldn't have even tried if she'd shown any fear of the water at all.) I seem to have two little water babies, guess they must have gotten that from Tom. I certainly am not a swimmer.

During the Y's open swim session on Saturdays, they bring out this giant inflatable they call "Treasure Island". It's basically a long obstacle course for the kids to run along, then there is a slide at the end. Tristan wanted to do it so badly he was willing to wait in line for almost 5 minutes. That's a long time for a wet little boy with next to no fat on him! By the time it was his turn, he was shivering so hard he could barely walk. Adding to his trouble was that the obstacle course was really meant for kids a little bigger than him, so he couldn't get over the first climbing part and Grandpa had to help him out. But he persevered, shivering and all. And made it all the way to the end successfully! Once was enough though. I think the line was a little daunting because of how cold he was while waiting.

One of the funniest things about the day is that while my friend Elizabeth and I were in the locker room getting our babies ready both before AND after swimming, two different women asked if they were twins! The first time around, we were both there and just kind of looked at each other and laughed. After a polite denial of course. I mean, come on, we were both there with them, and they really don't look THAT alike, aside from both being half Asian and about the same size! Nate has black hair, darker skin, and generally looks very Asian. Naiyah has light brown hair and fairly pale skin, and (I think) looks generally Caucasian. Some people must just not think before they open their mouth! It was slightly more understandable to have the second person ask, as I was in the restroom at the time and Elizabeth was temporarily watching both babies. Still, I think it's funny how whenever anyone sees two babies of roughly the same size and age they assume they're twins.

Anyhow, I would have taken pics, but unfortunately cameras and water don't mix well. Another time. I'm sure we'll have more playdates with Nate and Westley, and I'll get photos then!