Shrimp

Jillian started her swim lessons on Monday at the YMCA ... she is starting out as a "shrimp". This photo with Mommy is during her second day of class.

It was no surprise to see Jillian absolutely thrilled to be in the water for swim lessons. She is going 2 days-a-week for about a 1/2-hour, and there were a few other kids and their moms in the class, too ... but Jillian was definitely the littlest one there. And she has a great time! The instructor has the kids play lots of games like "motor boat", "wheels on the bus", "humpty-dumpty" and on and on. Mommy helps with all the movements like kicking, jumping and blowing bubbles (though Jillian tried to drink the water the first time). Jillian smiles and talks the entire time, and splashes with her hands every now and then. This pool time with Mommy is turning out to be one of her favorites.