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While Alvin loves the water when playing at the local park with his friends, he has certain reservations when going to his weekly lesson at the YMCA. He can start off his lesson in the cheeriest of moods, but some where in those 45 minutes, his mood changes and he is afraid of the water…

This day was anticipated long before it arrived. The count down was done many moons prior to the day of festivities. He was 7, long before he actually got there:) From the moment that he got up, Alvin was ready for his day. His gleam in his smile, and the spring in his step. This…

How is it possible,. Just over two years ago, my little Matisse was a beginner swimmer, did not want to do the lesson that was asked of him by the teacher more than once. Meaning, he would not get better. For some reason, after hitting the dolphins level, he got interested in really learning how…

It started off like any other weekend, except that we had the luck to be able to walk to Matisse’s swimming lesson, because mom had the car, and it was sunny! He, of course, was grumbling because he wanted to ride a bike. Dad wanted a good walk and fresh air. Dad prevailed 😉 We…

Okay, maybe the title does push the boundaries of the limits of exaggeration. Adventure might be a big word, but when put in context, it might fit for the uninitiated. So, I’ll use it. Since joining the local scout group last fall(after waiting a year and a half due to the pandemic), the activities have…

We have a new swimmer in the house who still has a bit of apprehension about going to his swimming lessons. So much so that he refuses to go, but with a little encouragement, he makes his way to the car, and begrudgingly gets in. Today, the same thing happened. He was adamant about not…

Matisse came home from another successful day of swimming. He was tired when we asked him if he wanted to go for a walk. It was only 7PM. He wanted to go to bed! So he did. Alvin mom and dad went for a good walk down to the park and walked around. We had…

Every parent is biased in their view of things. I’ll admit it from the start. Would you? 😉 Alvin is a little boy who loves to praise swimming and all the good things that he will do in the water, but when it is time to go for his lesson, he is 100%, dead set…

The day had come. The bikes were fixed. We made a last trip to the bike shop to get the missing piece for the brakes. Every one was happy on the way home. Their bikes were ready to go, even though we have to walk home(Dad had no bike !). After the long trek back…

When the Matissse decides to go off biking with his friends and Alvins bike is out of commission, Alvin, is unhappy. He really wants to go out on the road with Matisse and all the friends. No go. Alvin is mad, sad and frustrated all wrapped into one. After Matisse spons away I offer to…