Diving

It's hot today and it looks like it may be hot for the rest of the week. So what better time for me to work on my swimming and diving. After we walked the dogs it was time to exercise the pool. I turned out in my swimming attire which consists of swim trunks, swim vest and water shoes to protect ones feet.
Today Farfar and I worked on entering the pool. I don't just walk down the steps into the pool. I have Farfar go in first and then I climb onto the first step and dive into the pool. Of course Farfar is there to help me with the landing. Its then time to splash and jump up and down and kick ones feet. I understand that learning to kick is essential to learning to swim. It also helps in getting others wet, like Farmor and the dogs.
We play for a few minutes then I get out of the pool and go around to the deep end where Farfar positions himself to assist with re-entry into the pool. I put out my hands and learn forward all while jumping into Farfars arms. Sometimes I even end up going under the water. Farfar says I have to learn to close my mouth when I enter the water so that I don't swallow too much water.
Today I practiced floating on my back and kicking my legs just like Farfar does. Its kind of fun to ride on him as we learn to swim around the pool. We are both on our backs and the dogs follow us around the pool so that they don't miss any of the fun.
Swimming makes you hungry and I ate real well for lunch. I had bow tie pasta, hot dog, potato fries and some cake for dessert...... Little "G"