Last year, DJ had an inner tube he swam around the pool with.  He absolutely hated getting water in his face.  It took him almost the whole summer to get used to splashing in the water from other kids.  He still refused to put his face in the water.

This year I had to buy him an adult inner tube which sucks because it makes it harder for him to use his arms.  The child ones just don't fit him anymore.  This weekend he wanted me to go out and buy him one of those noodle things.  So I did.  He likes that alot.  He refused to use one last year. 

Then yesterday he started holding his nose and dipping his whole head under really quick.  I was SO proud of him.  I couldn't believe he actually conquered his fears.  He told me he's scared of drowning.  NO, I've never once drowned him or almost drowned him:)  Wait, it gets better.

Today, I hear him call out, "Mom, watch this."  Threw the noodle to the side and went underwater!  And he was swimming!  Under water!  Ok, major exclamation point usage today.  Get over it.  I'm half laughing, half crying because this is a huge accomplishment for DJ.  I mean HUGE.

So I jump in with him and he swims under water to THE OTHER SIDE OF THE POOL!  OMG!  I was totally freaking out!  I am so proud of him right now.  I just can't believe it.  Two days ago he wouldn't wet his face now he's under water swimming like a fish. 

I'm in the pool today thinking...this is what it's all about (being a mom and all).  Nobody helped him with this.  He didn't want any help.  He did this totally on his own.

Then he came home and told me his penis is huge.  Yea, this is just what I wanted to hear:)