Swim Vest vs. Puddle Jumper

He's swimming like a fish! Partly due to his lack of fear and the swim lessons he's been taking all summer at our local Aquatots. Before our beach trip I purchased this swim vest at Target. Let me say its been a great purchase. With G Little being a skinny kid, the puddle jumper was just not doing it. Its too wide and limits his arm movements. Last year it was perfect to keep his confidence in the pool so not a total waste of funds.

He had his first rescue by the life guard this past week. It was quite funny! He tossed in his crocs in the pool and decided to go after them towel and all. Matt jumped in to his rescue and of course he came up laughing. Matt gets him out and yup he takes off running to the other side of the life guards chair and jumps in. He does pretty well coming back to the surface and the lifeguard was kneeling there waiting on him. I know how can I say funny but we were right there the whole time. And let's say there is a new family rule, G Little doesn't take off his swim vest until he's safely back home.

Here's a great video of the swim vest in action during vacation. We skipped naps on this day...and ignore my voice!