He's Got a Thing for Drawers.

"I Swimming"

Swim lessons are so much more fun this year because Maddox is such a ham. Mr. Conrad's challenge is going to be getting Maddox to stop talking long enough to swim.

Between telling Conrad about a bird he saw in a tree and yelling to Aunt Kelly to watch him, Maddox actually got a little swimming in yesterday...

3 Days Down...

Last spring, Maddox was barely a year old when he started ISR lessons. Within three weeks, he could float on his back completely unassisted. Quite literally, Maddox could swim before he could walk. (See this post and this post for videos from last year.)

Here we are 3 days into his second season of ISR lessons. Maddox and Mr. Conrad have mostly been reviewing breath control and wall work, but it won't be long before they really get into the nitty-gritty again! As usual, I'll keep you posted!

Diaper Free Zone

Just thought you would like to know that we are officially diaper-free! Maddox now regularly introduces himself to people by saying, "Hi. I'm Maddox. I don't wear diapers anymore." The kid airs his business to anybody!

Yep, those are his under-britches on his head.

Preacher Man to Marine

Mad has had the preacher man haircut since he first grew hair, so we thought it might be time for a change. Plus, short hair makes swim lessons so much easier when he's in the pool every single day.

So, yesterday we had Becky buzz Maddox's head. Hmmmmmm. All I can say is ... it will grow fast. I really miss my little preacher.

Good Help is Hard to Find

You know, you think you've done the right thing by popping in a movie and letting the electronic babysitter take over so you can take a shower. After all, when has the TV ever failed you before? But then, you notice how quiet it has gotten, so you peek in to discover that the electronic babysitter you trusted so much allowed your son to do something like this...
What's a mother to do?

Here We Go Again...

It's that time of year again! In just a few short weeks the weather will be warm and beautiful and summer will be upon us. Around here, summer days are spent in the pool. And you know what that means ... sunscreen, hats, and Infant Swim Resource!!!

It's been a whole year since Maddox learned how to survive in the water! I have enrolled Maddox in a refresher course for the survival swim program that we love so much. Classes start this coming Monday, so be prepared for some serious swim-related posts!