Baby's First Swim

Today....I took the girls to a community pool in one of our friend's neighborhood. I had never been before...but Kristin had and said it was wonderful (which it was....Thanks, Krissy!!)....and anyway.....they have a zero-foot-entry to 2 foot pool....so I thought this would be a great opportunity to take both of the girls since Parker would be able to touch everywhere she walked.

This was also Grace's first time in the pool! Geoff didn't swim with us....but because it was her first time.....and because I am difficult like that.....and because he is so sweet....he came with us for the first few minutes just to take pictures of the momentous occasion.

I started out with her in the 'baby' pool and just let her sit in the water. She didn't seem too amused.....but not upset either.....just sat there.....looking at the water. I just remember Parker's first time in the pool....and she was just ecstatic....screaming about and splashing all around (she was also 9 months at the time).

So I decided to take her into the 'big' pool to see what she would do. And really....she just sat there and let me hold her. Her little legs would float to the top when I would lean her back (almost in the back float position). She didn't cling to me or anything (and maybe she's too young to do that). Geoff took video on the flip of her first moments in the pools....then we took these pictures. If she had made a 'big splash' I wanted it on video rather than a picture for some reason.






Me and my girlies....

Grace's Growth Chair PIcs

Well...I wasn't going to post these until next week....but then decided to because of the story I am about to tell you.

So here she is....Grace Jean at 6 months!

And here's a look back.....


This time....she was so excited to be sitting in the chair. I guess you could say the chair is kind of 'bouncy'....so when she is sitting there and moves a certain way....it bounces her.

Anyway......I had to sit by her very attentively this time because she would do this.....


And monkey see.....monkey do...

Parker was watching as we took pictures of Grace. When we were done (and actually, all while we were taking Grace's pictures)....she said, "My turn! My turn!"

So when it was her turn....I picked her up...placed her in the chair....and went on about my business.

Only....she wanted me to sit right beside the chair...just like I did with Grace.

So I did. And I made a big deal and laughed with her about how she was 'falling out' of the chair. ......just like Grace did. ;)