First Swimming Lesson

Last Saturday, Lleyton had his first swim lesson. This came about as Daddy had wanted Lleyton to receive proper coaching to hone his swimming abilities. Hence, a private class was convened for Lleyton, and cousins Weiwei and Binbin. The photo above showed the trio getting ready for class.

The swim coach turned up 40mins late for the first lesson! Just as the kids were about to get restless, he arrived, and soon the class was underway. The class started with basic water confidence drills and kicking exercises. Thereafter, the coach brought the trio for a familiarisation "swim", or paddle in the pool, with their floats and boards. This was way too much more flotation than what Lleyton is used to, so he seemed pretty relaxed and at ease with the swim.

Lleyton soon got bored, and wanted to try out more...he wanted to "blow bubbles". However, the new coach misread his intentions, and told him not to drink the water in the pool. Obviously, stubborn Lleyton did not take it lying down, he subsequently tried to practise his bubbles blowing at least 10 times, at the coach's dismay. Lleyton's over-confidence was too apparent; in the familiar kick-about, he wanted to swim to the far end of the lap pool. A audacious goal for a two-and-half year old, on his first swim class! Naturally, the request turned down, Lleyton responded by breaking into a song whilst swimming!

Daddy was left wondering how Lleyton has developed his over-confident self...Perhaps it is time to let the young boy learn about the perils of the water...