ISR information

After I posted the video of Aubrey Claire floating, a number of people have asked me for more information regarding Infant Swim Resource. ISR lessons are available for babies 6 months and older. Our lessons were at the St. Vincents Health and Wellness Center 119 (think Hwy 280/Greystone area). The lessons were 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 4-6 weeks. Our instructor, Tim, was great with Aubrey Claire. There is a website where you can find the ISR-certified instructor in your area. Just go to www.infantswim.com and search by your zip code. ISR is big time commitment - especially if you live on the opposite side of town like we do - but in the end, it was all worth it!!!

Time for a Nap

What's the best thing to do right after a nice, big meal? Take a nap of course!

Graduation Day!

About six weeks ago, Corey and I enrolled Aubrey Claire in a local ISR program. ISR stands for Infant Swim Resource and its a program that teaches infants to float should they fall into the water. After learning the skills, the final test is to do a series of roll backs (simulating a backwards fall in the water) and face-ins (simulating a face-first fall in the water) while being fully clothed and wearing a regular diaper. Aubrey Claire has done a great job and she's learned to float like a champ! Take a look... (Quick note - Aubrey Claire is a little fussy, but its not because she's afraid or because she doesn't like the water. She's going through a bit of separation anxiety and wants her momma in the water with her. When I was able to get in with her, she was all smiles again!)

I highly recommend this program and our instructor, Mr. Tim. ISR is a real time commitment (the lessons were every day for 10 minutes on the other side of town) but as you can see, it was well worth it!

Beach Babe

Last week Corey, Aubrey Claire and I went to Orange Beach for a much needed (and for Corey, a much deserved) vacation. This was Aubrey Claire's first trip to the beach and she LOVED it! She dug in the sand, put her toes in the ocean, and played in the pool. She's definitely a beach babe!!

Fun in the Sun!

Aubrey Claire showing off her new bikini and a

carefully cropped picture of mommy in hers!

Good Morning Sunshine!

Do you think it might be time to lower the crib mattress a bit??