Jaggar's First Swim

Last week, I made my first venture to take both kids into the pool. It was Jaggar's first time too. This time last year, I had a newborn, so I did no swimming last summer. Mom sat outside and took pictures while the kids and I swam. Sage is at a great age now because she can touch easily in the shallow end, and she's not terrified. Jaggar, on the other hand, will probably NEVER be terrified. I remember when Sage wouldn't let US take her off of the steps, but Jaggar would go off of them alone. He loved the water and enjoyed splashing and "chasing" his big sister with my help. I'm glad we are at this place in our lives now where my baby doesn't seem so fragile. He thinks he can keep up with the big kids, and he does for the most part. :) Just slow down a bit, bud.

Sometimes he had to climb up the steps and get out on his own. Actually, the steps seem to be his favorite place because HE can stand.

He loved it.

Meanwhile...

He loves her, and she loves him.

Best friends

She'd swim all day if she could.

Mayer kept thinking that there was something over in the deep end. He wouldn't leave that spot.

Fresh out of the pool and snug as a bug