Swimming Pools, France and Sweet Potatoes

My first swimming lesson was great! I always shiver when I get in the pool, but I still have a good time kicking and splashing. At the beginning of the lesson we sang a couple songs and bounced around in the water. It was a little bit funny. My teacher was just learning some of the songs herself so some of the mommies and daddies had to help her out. Then, we had to do activities. These weren't really that great for me, so Mommy and I just floated by ourselves for a while. The kids in my class are between 4 months and 3 years old. For the activities, they wanted us to jump off the side of the pool and crawl under and through some obstacles. Seeing as I can't stand or walk, this was a bit difficult for me. Fortunately those activities didn't last that long. Then I got to practice floating on my stomach and back. I loved floating on my stomach and I wasn't so sure about my back. Lastly, we sang another song. I can't wait until this Saturday when I get to go again!

We went to Shannon's (Daddy's cousin) going away party on Sunday. It was really fun and we learned that Daddy's aunt, Becky, is going to have another baby! Congratulations to her! I'll have another person to play with now! Shannon is going to live in France for six months to teach English. She is really excited about going. Mommy, Daddy and I are going to try really hard to go visit Great Grandma and Great Grandpa next year in Germany. Maybe we'll have time to visit Shannon too. Come to think of it, I really need to get on Mommy's and Daddy's case about getting me a passport!

Now for the most exciting news ever - I got to try sweet potatoes and apple juice! They are so good, especially the apple juice. Mommy put a little bit in my mouth with a straw and now every time I see a straw I start to lean for it and move my mouth. It was so good! I think the next thing I have to try are green beans. I have never eaten a green food, so I don't really know what to expect. More to come on that one . . .

Mommy has been trying to get ahold of Grandma to see if she wants to have a "girls night" tonight, but no luck. We can't find her anywhere! Anyway, wish us luck and I'll write again soon!