Elliot has his first swimming experience!

Elliot was invited to swim with his Aunt Joanna. It was in a private swimming pool with a hot tub that we were able to set the temperature just right for a first dip.

We tried to give him a pep talk and explain it ahead of time but he didn't really seem to get it and kept giving us a blank stare. . . . Grandma Sears got him warmed up.

Then Aunt Joanna gave him some pointers. I warned him about what she had taught me. Turns out she was my swim coach when I was a little kid. All I remember is I swam nothing but the "for fun" races and winning "exhibition" ribbons. All that 7am swim practices didn't seem to pay off for me. I always point that out when we are at the swimming pool together. Hopefully Joanna's advice (good advice i'm sure) is understood better by Elliot than by his dad!

All that swimming can work up an appetite!

Looks like he enjoyed it!