NEW LESSONS!
Jared started his new swim lessons today, Upper Level 2. The Meridian pool splits up level 2 because there's a huge difference between Level 1 and Level 3, and because there are so many kids who take Level 2 several times. And I heard a lot of moms say they only do lessons until they pass Level 2 because they only want to know their kids are safe.
Jared jumped right in the pool, which I think was a surprise to the teacher. And to Jared, too, because he'd never jumped into water that deep (that class is taught in 4 ft water) without someone catching him. As he struggled to the surface, the teacher looked at his boss and said, "he's not in level 2!" Great way to start off, eh?
But I explained that he'd just finished a session and Dave told him to move up. So he said okay.
Jared did everything the teacher asked, and he got to use a kick-board for the first time. First he hugged it to his chest and kicked on his back, then held it out in front with his face in the water and kicked in a big circle. They did lots of other fun things, too.
Concerned by the teacher's first impression, I talked to him after the lesson. He said that Jared's doing just fine, and he's in the right class.
Way to go, Jared!