Matthew had the most fun in his fourth swim class. After a week of reinforcement, importantly highlighted by Ignatius' mummy, going through the motions like playing crocodile on our bed and sofa, ring-o-roses etc, Matthew looked forward to his Saturday swim class at Marsden. I also kept asking about his swim class teacher and the pool. When we got out of the car on Saturday and asked him where we were swimming, he immediately pointed in the correct direction.

We invested in a full neoprene swim suit for Matthew after a cold cold swim class the previous Saturday and it really helped. Matthew was not even shivering when we got out, which usually would happen even if the water is not cold.

We sat by the pool, waiting for our turn. Matthew actually hestiated going to the pool, but once he was in, he was having fun. He said hi to Brooke, his swim teacher and hi-5 her. A little warming up helped a lot.

Here are some comparisons of Swim Class no. 3 and no. 4...

Matthew got over his anxiety with Brooke and even let Brooke carry him. He even walked on the foam mat towards me, smiling. At one point, he refused to walk, because Brooke did not hi-5 him (i told him to hi-5 Brooke and walk over to me). Matthew's only complaint? No slide! Hahaha.. Next week is last lesson. We are definitely going to continue next term!