My little fishies

Ilan had such a great time swimming in Palm Springs on our vacation that I really wanted to be sure to get him into swim lessons this year. I, however, procrastinated in my search of swim schools and waffled over the very expensive and snooty or public pool variety and then it finally occurred to me that I should look into the city colleges. Aha! I discovered when Ilan went to do his swim test to see where he would place that I was more than a little too late as many of the classes had 20+ kids on the waitlist. Bummed, I put Ilan and Aitan on the list for a couple classes and hoped they'd make it in.

The guy mentioned swim passes and I was intrigued. For several years during my childhood we were part of Gerrish Swim Club in Altadena and we spent hours in the pool each week. The price was right and I couldn't pass it up. So, once or twice a week the boys and I head over to the Santa Monica Swim Center and get our fill of the saltwater pool. I usually pack a lunch and they boys crash in the car on the way home. Delight.

Fortunately, we were called from the waitlist for Ilan so we've been there 4/7 days for the last two weeks. Ilan is doing great in his class and I am so glad he is at exactly the right level. He's being challenged, and is learning technique, but is not being pushed too far. It's perfect!
What is a day at the pool without a little Foster's Freeze to finish it off? I might have searched this one out and made an extra stop, but there happens to be a Foster's Freeze right across the street. I'm just wondering how we keep this from an every-time occurrence. Ilan was a little unsure of a chocolate dipped Ice-cream and opted for sprinkles, but I think he might make the switch next time. Aitan and I shared a chocolate dipped swirl. Once we got home and I transferred the boys from the car, I headed straight for the resolve. Chocolate everywhere!