The Swim Kid

Some of you ex-GMST swimmers out there might recognize the name of this post as the title of our most classic summer home movie. A witty reflection back to The Karate Kid, where Mr. Mi-agua (me!) caught imaginary flies with swim flippers rather than chopsticks. That was the summer that Gail was in Germany and Scott from RMSC was our coach! Oh fun times...


But now, a new Swim Kid is born! Just check out these recent pics of Will in the pool with Nate. He totally loves the water... kicking... gliding... everything about it. Its a fun way for us to do some of his physical therapy. And he cheers up all of the grumpy people at the therapy pool when he gets there, cooing and squealing up a storm.


Since we started with aquatic therapy last year, Will's shown us an incredible increase in activity level! And bath time has become even more fun while Will does his "kickies." So in addition to the pounds that he has been putting on with the Pediasure, he's also developed some serious muscle definition in his legs. The joy he feels when he kicks in the water or in his chair or while doing tummy time is infectious. I bet you're smiling right now, looking at the grin on his face in these pics!