~ Denver's First Swimming Lesson ~

We always wanted to let Denver learn swimming. It is a healthy sport and life saving skill. Plus, Denver had slight asthma when he was very young and we hope swimming will improves his health. A month ago, we saw a leaflet on swimming classes for children age between 3 to 5 years in a small group (max 5). After some discussion, we finally enrolled Denver to swimming lesson for $70 per month (Free goggles and swimming cap).

Today is Denver's first swimming lesson at the Hougang Swimming complex. We reached the poolside early (around 9am before the agreed meeting time @ 920am). Denver was really impatient and can't wait to get into the pool. We waited for awhile before his teacher, Jason came.

There were altogether 4 children in his class. He seems to be the tallest and heaviest among them. The instructor told us to watch at a distance so that the children will not be distracted during lessons. Initially, I was worried for awhile wondering if Denver will be scared or panic. He is timid by nature. My worries seems to be uncalled for when I saw how much he enjoyed himself in the water. This is a good sign and I really looking forward to seeing him swimming soon.

They started with some basic mouth and nose breathing techniques in the shallow pool. Holding their breath in the water, kicking their legs and hanging on to the floating board. One of the child was crying as he was shivering and scared. It is important that the parents do not rush towards the child at this moment and let the instructor manages the situation. Everything seems to be under control and the lesson continues.

Denver did quite a good job at holding his breath in the water (more than 5 seconds).. I can see from afar that his teacher praises him.. He could not kick very well with his legs but he floats pretty good on the board. After practising for awhile, they headed towards the medium pool.

The instructor took turns to hold on to each of them on the floating board while they kick their legs. Well done everyone! The hour lesson ended very soon.. Time flies so fast even just looking at them learning... Denver was very happy and hungry! Daddy and Mummy are hungry too because we did not have our breakfast..

To reward Denver for his good behaviour and performance at the pool, we took him for a nice 'lunch' at KFC! Hubby also signed up as the KFC Chicky Club member at $10.20... We got a free bag, water bottle, electronic pet game and a magazine. There is also a 10% off future purchases. It's quite a good deal consider the fact that we are frequent 'eaters' of KFC.

It's a tiring morning, even though hubby and I were not in the water.. All of us took an afternoon nap when we reached home... Zzzz. Denver is really looking forward for his swimming lesson next week. :D