swimming lessons

Axel and mom started swimming lessons last week. We are doing them in Northfield because they are inside. I was amazed at how many towns do there lessons outside. I was afraid that it would be to cold this early in the year. (even though last Tuesday was 90 degree's out) Axel did great. Actually he was the only kid in class that didn't cry! He just giggled when the water touched his tummy. We started to work on splashing with both our hands and feet and attempting to blow bubbles. Axel tried twice to do this but ended up just sucking water into his nose but he still didn't cry. He just coughed it out and was ready to play with the water toys again. We have a total of 8 classes-it should be fun to see what he will learn.

Axel still isn't walking but he is getting there. He has started to take 3-5 steps in between things. I've moved all of my coffee tables way far away from the couch's so he has to work for it a little. I'm sure it'll happen soon. Axel loves being outside. He can't get enough of the grass and rocks. He is such a boy! He has also really become a climber. He will try to climb on any thing. Axel has an obsession with blowing his nose. Any time he sees either a Kleenex, a butt wipe or toilet paper he will start to scrunch up his nose (I don't know if that the best word for it-but he makes a blowing noise with his nose) and he will continue that until we give him one! He is so funny. (it took the girls at daycare a while to figure that one out!) He also loves his toothbrush. He has to "brush" his teeth every time that mom or dad do. One other thing that he has really gotten into is being barefooted. He will wear his shoes and socks just fine but once the shoes come off he wants nothing to do with his socks. He will pull off his socks and start to play with his feet. He so my child because I can't stand to wear shoes and socks. I think that's is it for now. Hope every one had a great weekend. I just got to work....all weekend.