1st week of ISR

When we moved here 2 years ago, I did an online search to see if ISR was offered in this area. It wasn't. I was disappointed. Both Eli and Emma Kate did ISR for 2 years in Florida. ISR stands for Infant Swimming Resource and is an amazing way of teaching swim survival to infants and preschoolers (ages 6 months - 6 years, I think). This is not your standard swimming lesson. This teaches the little ones how to save themselves if they should fall into water by using a swim-float-swim sequence.

Last week, I was looking through a local magazine and saw an ad for an ISR course in our area! I was so excited!! I immediately called the # listed and spoke with Mrs. Courtney, the instructor. She was actually starting the sessions that day. There is much paperwork to be done before starting ISR as well as approval from somebody with ISR authority, so we couldn't start that day. I did all the paperwork and we were approved to start this week.

If you've never seen an ISR lesson given, it isn't for the faint of heart. Especially in the beginning. Zane and Zander were no exception. They DID NOT like it. The good thing is that each lesson is only 10 minutes, so it isn't really so bad.

The next few pictures show Zane's thoughts:

Zander was taking it all in while he watched Zane....

Zane's 10 minutes was up and then Zander realized that he was going to have to do it too!

And now that Zane is done, he's keeping a watchful eye on his buddy Zander...

After the lesson, the child is laid down on their side and wrapped in a towel while Mommy pats them and tries to get out any trapped air....

Even though he's done, Zander still cries for a good effect!