Today was Tony’s first day of his swimming class at the YMCA. It was initially difficult leaving because Tony threw a complete fit when Marlaina took a business call and went outside. I tried blocks, his “big ball” and other toys to try and distract him but he didn’t stop until she came back. After we actually got out the door to get in the car Tony had calmed down and played in the backseat with Morgan and his toys. He must really like the car because he didn’t make a sound the whole 30 minutes we were driving. After we got the the Y, there were two OTs that took Tony into the water. He was the only one in the class for today so he got lots of added attention. One would hold Tony and the other would sing or stimulate him with water toys while they floated him around. One thing Tony really liked was a big red bouncing ball they passed back and forth to him. He did so well in the water (I actually was thinking he was going to freak out at first) but he was laughing, smiling, babbling and was doing quite a lot of splashing too. Water has so many theraputic qualities but also its great because Tony can’t exactly “run off” so he has to try and stay focued on the people in the water holding him. I think he really enjoyed the class. Hopefully no one else will sign up for that slot so Tony can continue getting private lessons!