Trip started his swimming lessons today. They aren't the typical "Mommy and Me" swimming lessons where we both get in the water and have a pleasant experience. Thesse are hard core survival lessons that teach him to turn over and float if he accidentally falls in the water. They are every day of the week for 10 minutes a day.
Today was not much fun for any of us. First he has to wear this speedo that is called a swim diaper. It's quite funny. I'm sure he'll be thrilled with the pictures when he's older. The instructor took him into the water and he started to scream. He continued to do so for the entire 10 minutes of the lesson. The instructor had to hold him in the water in a float position by his head and shoulders. He tried to rip her hands off to get away. She did comment on how strong he is even though I don't think it was a compliment at the time.
I've been told it will get worse before it gets better. She said to expect screaming and crying when we turn down her street in the near future. Regardless, I don't care how we are tortured as long as he learns this important skill. After his fall in our pool, I'm willing to put us all through anything to teach him skills that can save his life.
