Lake, glorious lake!

Me swimming at 4 months old

Spencer's diary : I have been thinking about the lake the past few days. I did not get to go to the lake this past Sunday. It was pouring rain. Mom took me walking in the rain. Just the two of us. We both had our raincoats on, it was kind of fun. But I miss the lake.

I first went out to the lake when I was 4 months old last summer. Sophie ran into the water the minute mom let her out of the car. I walked slowly towards the water with Sidney and mom. Mom had a life jacket with her, she was going to put it on me. I have never seen so much water before. Then Sophie started swimming away from shore, and Sidney got into the water. Mom was slowly walking into the water. I was skeptical at first, but then I slowly walked with mom, and then before I know it, I was floating and swimming. It was just like walking. Mom was telling me good boy. So that was how I learned to swim. 

Sophie and I having fun in the water.

We went out to the lake every Sunday morning last summer, and my swimming skills got better. I could turn and get into the water paddling with no splashes. Sophie is still the faster swimmer though, just because she had been swimming longer.  Mom will put Sophie in the car when she is done swimming, and let me have extra practice time.

Today is Sunday, and the weather is perfect. Mom and dad took me and Sophie to the lake. I was so excited I could not sit still in the car. Dad even went jogging with us along the shallow water.

Dad runs with me and Sophie

The water was cold but I love it. I wish it is summer all year round so we can swim all year round.

The highlight of Sunday swimming is of course breakfast at McDonald's. Mom always get us a sausage muffin. Usually I am very tired by then that I can barely open my eyes, but as soon as we pull into the drive thru, I have to stay awake to eat my breakfast.

We always get a quick bath in the front yard when we get home. I really do not like taking a bath, but mom said no bath, no swimming. So I just stay still and get it over with. It sure feels good getting all the sand off me. Time for a nap.

Me swimming at 16 months. .