Shrimp class

Over the last 2 weeks I've taken Elizabeth to swim class at the Y. She is in the shrimp group for kids 6 months to 3 years. I think it has been a great experience for her...and for me. Since she is in the beginners class, parents are required to be in the pool with their kids and practicing the skills with them. Most of the kids in the class are closer to the 3 year age, so they are a bit more advanced, but I think Elizabeth is moving along quite well. We are able to dunk her in the water, which is impressive. I count 1,2,3 as a signal and then dunk her. After 1, she closes her eyes and then opens them. I count 2 and she does the same thing. At 3 we dunk under and closes her eyes and holds her breath. She is also holding onto the wall of the pool and moving her body along the edge...by herself. I always stay right there in case she does happen to slip. I have to also use a toy as some motivation to get her to move. She can also sit on the side of the pool and fall in. I can't say jump, because that's not quite what it is. It's very cute. We practice time on our backs, but she doesn't like that very well and tries to roll over...which will face plant her into the water. I've been having a lot of fun watching her practice and try new things. One thing we try in blowing bubbles in the water. She puts her face in...with her mouth open and I think she is putting water in her mouth just to spit it back out, or swallow it.