Splish Splash

Emmie and I are taking infant swim classes at the park district.  So fun - we sing songs, dip the babies in and out of the water, and play with pool toys.  Plus Emmie is super cute in her pink & white/polka dot/tutu bathing suit!


Emmie (in pink) and me in the pool


I always knew I wanted to do this because I never really learned how to swim.  I can get around, but it's not pretty.  When I was in high school, we had a semester of swimming and all the other kids knew different strokes and everything.  I paddled around breathlessly.  So I figured with my babies I would start early.

The other HUGE benefit is that we get out of the house each day!  Emmie gets to see other babies and I know we have something to do.  One of my girlfriend's daughters has a class around the same time, so I get to socialize as well.  I've been counting down the days, and it's wonderful that now they're here.

It's especially important for a new mother to go out into the world and remember she is a real person, besides being someone's mommy.  If that mother happens to be out of work, living with her in-laws (one of whom works from home), it is absolutely vital!