Swimming 101

Scoops and kicks - two essential movements that a two year old must master if he wants to learn how to swim. But while the other kids in Adam's intro to swimming class were wiggling their legs and perfecting their doggy paddles, all my boy wanted to do was yell "Gabio!" and jump off the side into my arms. He's a bit of a daredevil. I think he gets it from his mom. ; ) Adam spent a little time scooping but he really just wanted to jump off the side and push away on his own. Not the safest strategy, but I've got to say, the kid's courageous.

And a little note from mom in response: I'm pretty sure I'm not the one who goes cliff diving and jumps over rocks with reckless abandon! :) Adam did end up pretty well- he can swim to the wall if we push him towards it, and he can climb out all by himself!

Gabio!

Every warrior worth his salt needs a war cry. Geronimo! Banzai! Gabio? Yes, Gabio. (ga'-bee-oh)If you know what it means, please e-mail me. My fearless son Adam has been using this mysterious word for months and he hasn't bothered to explain where it came from or what it's supposed to communicate. We only know that when Adam's excited or has just accomplished a new feat of toddlerhood it's very likely that he's going to rear back and holler "Gabby... Gabio!!!" Makes me smile every time.