Learning to Share, Learning to Swim

Craig has really started to enjoy going to the swimming pool with his parents. Sometimes, when he's at home and he wants to remind them how much he likes the pool he will put on his helmet. He knows he has to wear the helmet if he is to get on the motorscooter to go to the pool. The reminder doesn't always work. Sometimes, Craig's Dad will distract him by reading a favourite book.


In fact, Craig likes his helmet quite a lot. When his cousins come over to play he will put it on so that he can keep it safe (read, stop them from playing with it.) He also keeps his box of crayons and his favourite pieces of lego close by as well. He's not very interested in sharing ......


On Thursday, Craig was back in the pool again. He had a really good time playing with both Mum and Dad. This was the first time for a week that the sun was quite strong when they were in the pool. Fortunately, Craig's swimsuit provides plenty of protection from the sun while still providing plenty of freedom of movement leaving him able to pick on his Mum as much as he likes.


Craig's Mum has started gently introducing the idea of swimming to Craig. He's supposed to kick his legs in the water but it will take some time before he gets the idea.


In the afternoon, very gentle rain fell for a few hours trapping Craig inside at home with his parents. Craig's Mum reckons Craig doesn't pick on his Dad as much as he picks on his Mum. But, really how can Craig pull Dad's hair! Only Craig's Mum can provide this type of entertainment. :>


Luckily for Craig his Mum doesn't hold a grudge. At dinner that night Craig ate about one-third of Craig's Mum's steak and then tucked into some mango for dessert.