Sydney's Swimming...

Well, she tells me she's a "good swimmer," but a more accurate statement is that she likes going to the pool, and she's taking swim lessons.

Sydney's in the preschool class and so is her friend and sometimes partner-in-crime, Aaralyn. They share a few laughs when it's not their turn in the spotlight...and even sought another spotlight when I tried to discreetly snap my camera for this photo.

Most of the time, Sydney follows directions well and is willing to try new things in the water-- even putting her face in and going under water when jumping. But I can't help but notice she has a little of what I dub "Pool A.D.D." (which I attribute to Brian, of course).

That is, sometimes she listens well to her teachers, Miss Starfish and Miss Mango, and other times not so well. On the second day of class, Sydney was more interested in making friends with the lifeguard (who happened to be a young, good-looking guy). He was sitting closeby on the edge of the pool with his buoy-in-hand and whistle-in-mouth just in case any preschoolers got overly self-confident in the water. Distracted, Sydney kept turning around to face him, tilting her head, smiling shyly, and after waving to him with her left hand, with the same hand would fling her blond locks forward and jump a little. Lately, this has become her trademark move for winning anyone--guy or girl--over. Where did she LEARN that? Yes, most times, the answer to that question is "from me." But I'm pretty sure I don't do that, and actually, never did that!

Needless to say, I think it's time for a haircut.

Other than that, she enjoys their "pool pep talk" in the foam boat before each class.

And she often is the last one out of the pool. Good thing we go every day for two weeks...I have temporary leverage!