First Day in the Pool

The weather this week is HOT, HOT, HOT (high 80s, even 90s!!), and setting some records as it is very unusual for Vermont this time of year. We opened the pool Saturday, cranked the heater up on Sunday, and today, was our first day in the pool (and Aaron's first time ever in a pool). Donovan has been so looking forward to this day, and we were looking forward to seeing Aaron's reaction.

I think the first photo says it all - pure happiness from both boys. Donovan reminds me of myself at his age with regards to the pool - He LOVES the pool. This morning, he spent two hours in the pool (10-12) and then 90 more minutes after lunch (when Aaron went down for an early nap), and then another hour after nap/before dinner. He is a fish!

Aaron's first experience in a pool...After seeing him for the past couple of days pour buckets of ice cold water from the water table onto his head, and stand in the sprinkler without moving, I had a feeling...and it proved true - Aaron LOVES the pool. He is fearless. After floating around in several tubes, kicking his feet, he was determined to do it himself (which he shouts loudly in Mandarin). And I mean DETERMINED (as in don't try to stop him). So, he proceeded to come down the ladder into the pool...and of course...went right underwater. I was right there, and quickly lifted him back up. No tears or anything. He just got out of the pool, quickly wiped his face off, stepped into an inner tube, and jumped back in. Fast learner :)

Oh, this summer is going to be so much fun with these two boys in the pool!