Back In The Swim

Zach's back at the Y, taking swimming lessons.

He took lessons in April. Because he didn't complete all of the exercises perfectly, he must redo the Pike class if he wants to advance to the next level: Eels.

In the interim Zach has been practicing putting his face in the water in our pool, which he didn't use to like to do. Now he does it all the time, putting his whole head underwater.

His instructor, Haily, who was his teacher in the first class, was impressed Saturday, Zach's first day of class.

If Zach stays the course, he'll be swimming with the Eels this summer.

Seeing Green

For some kids it's a blanket.

For others it's a teddy bear.

For Zach it's "Shrek 2" that gives him comfort.

The movie about the green ogre, his princess and their friend Donkey is the first thing he wants to watch when he wakes up in the morning and the last thing he sees when he goes to bed at night. Sometimes he wakes up in the middle of the night wanting to watch "Shrek moonie."

For the most part, Mommy and Daddy don't mind (except when it's the Stanley Cup Finals!!!!).

If you haven't seen "Shrek 2," check out this video: