Swimming in Winter

We had Isabelle's birthday party at a local fitness center pool. It turned out to be the perfect day for it as we had a light snowfall the evening before. Everyone was cold and appreciated the retreat into the heated 85 degree pool. The kids also tried out the hot tub and the sauna (to dry off and warm towels).

As little sisters can be, Belle had made up her mind that her brother wasn't invited to her party. She was adamant about it and he had somehow decided along the way that he wasn't going to go. Of course, we wanted him to attend but the kids sometimes decide these things for us. Thankfully, the day of the party she decided he could come. He took some coaxing but when we told him he could go swimming - he was definitely interested. The hour in the pool seemed to fly by. The little kids were playing with pool noodles, kickboards, and water aerobic barbells and Alex joined in. He floated around (with a bubble on his back, that he probably didn't need but all the little kids had them and since no adults were actually in the water - it was a safety decision). Alex loved swimming and had a blast at the party. I really enjoyed watching him float around and attempt to swim under the water with the bubble on his back - a challenge). The water is so calming for him and excellent exercise. It makes me wish we had access to a pool year round for him.