Labour Day Swim

After Declan's nap he and I visited Auntie T's to see everyone and go for a swim. Declan was excited to visit but wasn't really wanting in the water. Got his wings/vest on and guided him in behind me and reminded him that he can touch the bottom in the shallow end. He didn't want to let go of me to start and he didn't feel safe with anyone else. That was until Auntie T got in the pool. He felt safe with her right away. Slowly I moved from holding both his hands to just one, then let go of both but stayed close and eventually moving far enough away to test his comfort. He did good. Threw a volleyball in the pool with everyone getting splashed in the face repeatedly.  Tried to get him to float on his belly and back which he was just too nervous. He did pretty good though. Easier to get him into a pool with a shallow end than a lake.