FIRST SWIMMING LESSON

So today was Jace's first swimming lesson. He loves swimming, but I thought he might freak out having to go in the pool by himself. Well to my surprise he hopped right in with a huge smile on his face. They have all the kids sit on the steps while they wait for their turn. I was keeping a close eye on Jace cause it looked like he was ready to pounce off the step any second. Well sure enough, he wasn't even in the pool 3 minutes before he goes venturing out on his own and of course sinks!!! His little head was bobbing up and down out of the water, he was trying to doggy paddle but couldn't keep his head above the water. I RUN over there with Aiden on my hip and my big purse on my shoulder, I'm screaming his name, none of the instructors saw him. I get one of my legs, shoe and all, in the pool, but still couldn't reach him. I yelled, "CAN SOMEONE GET HIM!" The instructors see him by that time and grab him and set him back on his little step. My heart was pumping soo fast, I was shaking like crazy and on the verge of tears! Surprisingly he LOVED the rest of swimming lessons. He didn't want to leave when it was over and can't wait to go back tomorrow. Needless to say, I didn't take my eyes off of him the WHOLE TIME and I won't for the rest of the lessons!!! He has this little flotation device that he wears when we go swimming and he can just zip all over the place without our help. I figured he was probably going to do something like this cause he is just used to being able to go everywhere in the water. I was soo glad that I was watching him so closely!! Scared me to death!