Swimming observation

On Monday, we had a sick therapist so B got to do what most little brothers do: tag along for big brother's activities - namely swimming. Fortunately, we also had our PCA booked for that time so we had a 1-1 ratio. This proved to be a very good thing.

B has been to swimming one other time but sat in a stroller in the observation room. This time we didn't bring a stroller and brought him right up to the side of the pool where other family members sit. He got his own little chair and very happily sat and had a snack. He seemed pretty interested in what was going on. And then he finished the snack and apparently decided he should be in the water too. Thank goodness our pca is quick on her feet. The last thing we need is for him to fall in, fully clothed. It was pretty surprising given that we had to actually target water activities and tolerance over the summer and how he has protested the bath off and on. He is now loving the bath again so I guess it makes sense. I just wasn't prepared for him to be that interested. He leapt up one more time and almost made it in before our PCA took him out for a walk.

After swimming, he played on the little rides and RAN around like a crazy man. (the boy clearly needs more physical outlets now that he isn't outside much).

All in all, it was a good outing. Maybe we'll add swimming to our goals...eventually. The shot below is a little blurry because he was happily kicking his feet. See that glimmer of mischief in his eye?