Swimming

We took the kiddies swimming this morning. It was Edward's first time in a pool and the first time for Leila in nearly a year! We took the bus to the pool at Clissold Park and got E to nap in the buggy on the way - which also allowed us time to look at the animals (!?) at the park and grab a coffee and a snack before getting togged up.

Edward was thoroughly confused as to why Scott was taking his clothes and nappy off in a strange location and he didn't let go of either of us once in the pool either! He was doing a very cute baby monkey impression the way he was hugging on to us! He did eventually relax and enjoyed some of the splashing about.

Leila was a little reticent too about really getting in to the water, but was happy to walk along in it at chest height and play with some of the water toys.  With a little splashing play we managed to get her hair wet (without quite as many tears as bathtime normally produces) and she did enjoy herself.  The water wasn't 'warm' and we had to practically drag Leila out in the end - pruney fingers!

Getting the two of the changed back afterwards was a mission - I think we spent as much time changing as we did actually in the pool!  I'm keen to try and swim again whilst we're over here if possible - we seem to do nothing but still not have time to do things!!!