Swimming

The kids finished swim lessons today.  It was a little heart breaking because Grace didn't pass level 2.  She can swim all over the place under water but just can't get it all together with her legs and arms and side breathing.  She came to me devastated but determined not to cry in front of everyone.  I felt so bad.  She was already going to repeat level 2 anyway so it works out fine but it was still very sad.  Andrew on the other hand sailed through level 3.  Technically the instructor said it was a level 4 class because he challenged them.  He was swimming the whole length of the pool every day and they only had to swim the width of the pool.  He did really well and although he passed, I had already signed him up for level 3 again in 2 weeks so he'll be taking it again.  His instructor said he thought Andrew had already taken level 3 because he did so well and followed along so well.  He just figured it wasn't new to him.  This kid pushes himself to be able to do what is asked of him even if it's hard.  He doesn't want to disappoint.  It's been a fun 2 weeks with friends and swimming and now we get a break for 2 weeks and then we'll start again. 

We've also been busy with friends this week.  We've played at the park after swim lessons at least 3 days this week and played with friends a couple days at home also.  In fact, as I type this the kids are with their friends and I'm home alone!!!  I cleaned the floors and am doing some laundry....fun!  Of course I figured I could update here as well.  No pics on my computer yet (I'm sure no one is surprised by that) but I will be downloading pics very soon.  Well, I'm off to go finish up the laundry I started and then to meet up with my kids.  It's very strange to have such a quiet house and not feel like I'm missing out on the fun.  This usually only happens when they are out doing something with David.