The kids are finishing up their second round of swimming lessons and they both got promoted to the next level. Mason can put his face in the water, blow bubbles, open his eyes underwater, float on his back and front with assistance, and kick in the water.

Kenzie is one level up from Mason and she swam unassisted for about 15 feet today! It's been a remarkable change for her as she has learned to overcome her fear and turn it into a love for water. One day Cindy told me that Kenzie was, for the first time, appearing afraid of the water. So, that night Kenzie and I went to the pool and spent about an hour just playing. With a little bit of encouragement (AKA 1-on-1 attention) she took some risks and just had fun. At the beginning of the night she wouldn't put her face in, but just one later I was throwing her up in the air and letting her fall backward! She even asked me to push her down so she could put both hands on the floor (something that I did despite my instincts). Her growth has been outstanding and she is so, so proud!