Buddies

Chase started swim lessons two weeks ago. Since I swam for so many years, and started lessons at 6 mos. old, I wanted him to gain the same experience. Not gonna lie, the first session wasn't very successful. While he did get in the pool with me, he pretty much had a death grip on my neck, and cried on and off during the entire time. This past week went a little better. We had practiced blowing bubbles in the tub-sort of a chin and lip dip, and this week he at least didn't cry as soon as we walked onto the pool deck. Chase was a big fan of the kickboard, and loved watching the older kids that were playing in the pool after their session was over.

There is only one other little one in our class, and both the boys and mommies(us more so) really get along:) Cooper, only 9 mos old, but as big as Chase, is quite the little water baby . I think each lesson Chase warms up a little more to the idea of being in the water, and this week he went under a few times. By mommy and the instructor's choice of course! He didn't get a mouthful of water every time. So I think we are making progress. Baby steps:)

I took our underwater digital camera, but the humidity is so high in the pool that the photo are a bit blurry. I'll post once I remember to take them off the camera!

Since Cooper's mom, Cait(yeah another one, but spelled differently) and I started gabbing like moms do, we decided to meet at the park for a play date and take advantage of the gorgeous weather this week. We had a great time at the park. Chase ran around like a madman, and Cooper took it all in. I told Cait to enjoy, and take advantage of these two-nap prewalking days with her little man. On more than one occasion this week Chase just decided to forego his nap all together. He also still preceded to have a few night waking episodes as well. Lovely for Mommy and Daddy.

Cait and I hit it off, and had an especially good time people watching at the park. Some mommies in our area hit the playground dressed to the nines with full makeup. I even saw one pair of Uggs and it was 80 freaking degrees outside. Really is that necessary? Anyway, we shared a few laughs, and realized we both have a penchant for distressing furniture(yep I'm hooked), cooking without recipes, and love to have our cameras accessible at all times. Cait however, is a professional photographer, and I on the other hand still use my fancy DSLR as a point and shoot most days. She had her camera handy during our play date and captured some adorable candid shots. Chase for some reason wasn't in much of a giggly mood-too much to see and do, but we did nail him down for a few pics. The camera loves Chase, but I seriously think Cooper is probably one of the most photogenic kids I've ever seen. His cheeks are awesome! You can check our our pictures on her blog and all of Cait's fabulous portfolio on her main site:

http://www.caitlinscottphotography.com/blog/

Yay for new friends in South Jersey! I miss my MD girls dearly. Especially since Friday festivals will be starting in May. It was a near weekly tradition for the past few years! There is sadly nothing similar up here. Maybe the Swanson clan will make it down for a few Fridays this summer!