Swimming and Ted...

Carter took his first swimming lessons in September. He loves the water, but is always a little reluctant to swim by himself or put his head in. So we started him in swim lessons and he did a great job!!

His teacher's name was Stacy and she did a really good job with him...

He liked swimming on his back the best and had a really good kick and backstroke :)

Working on the arm work...

At the end of each lesson he got to jump in a few times. Carter has never wanted to have his head go under when he jumped in but she talked him in to trying it. 

He got some water in his nose and didn't like it, which is to be expected, so he wouldn't let her do that again :) By the end he was putting his face in the water and was way more comfortable in the water so I would say the lessons were a success!! He had a great time and keeps asking me when he can do it again.

Carter's preschool has a mascot in their class named Ted. Ted is a stuffed animal and he plays with them in their class and they give him hugs every day before they leave. Each week a different child gets to take a mini sized Ted home with them and take him on an adventure. Then they put pictures in a book and write about what they did. The next time they go to preschool they bring Ted back and share with the class what they did with Ted. They also get to be the helper for the day and bring something for show and tell.

Carter was beyond excited the first time he brought Ted home. I had to think of some things to do around here so we could take him on an adventure!!

The first day we just played at home...

They played superheroes of course...

The next day we took him out and about... First stop Costco!! Who can't have an adventure in that place!!

Then we went to the mall and took Ted on a ride on the carousel...

My friend Kourtney and her little munchkin Quinn came with us... These two are only a week apart and they are buddies!! Chase loves him some Quinn!!

Then we went to Bass Pro Shop and showed Ted all the animals..

Carter had such a great time with Ted and was super sad when he had to take him back! He felt a little better knowing that he would come visit again!!