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The other day we went to use the pool at our gym.  I wanted to swim in the outdoor pool.  But we couldn't get Channing's rash guard on over his head and he was getting really fussy. We decided to go and use the indoor pool.  As soon as Channing saw the pool he kept saying "wa wa" and turned into a wiggle monster in Justin's arms.  We got in the water (which was super warm like bath water) and Channing got a little nervous.  He holds on really tight at first whenever we've taken him in a pool.  He warmed up a little to it.  But still wasn't very excited.  I think we need to get him some type of floaty he can sit in.  I've looked at two different Walmarts about a million times (more like two or three times) and they are always out of floaties!

We only spent about 10 minutes in the pool before he wanted to get out.  He walked around and found a door to the outdoor pool.  The outdoor pool felt much better because it wasn't overly warm.  And there was an aqua zumba class going on which was funny to watch.  Channing liked dancing to the music.
Channing doing some squat dance moves. 
The latest news in our house is that Channing can official climb on the couch and the coffee table.  Just this morning I was doing dishes and Channing was playing in the living room.  He was being a little too quiet.  When I turned around I saw this: 

Pretty adorable.  Of course he has one car in each hand.  But bad!  He can get on and off the couch okay.  But he tries to walk and jump on the couch.  And there have been a lot of close calls were he's almost fallen on his head. 

Channing had successfully climbed onto the coffee table once about a month ago but hadn't attempted it again.  Just this last week he's been pushing the boundaries.  This is a usual thing to see (see picture).  He pretends to be playing with something and has one leg casually on the table.  And a very innocent face.  "I'm not trying to climb on the table mom.  Just stretching."


 Then this morning I turned my back to him to check my phone.  I turn around and there he is, standing on the table!  Smiling and stomping his feet.



 So what do you do?  He is just so happy when he climbs on things.  I'm not sure if I should put him in a time out or just say "Channing that's a no no."  I just don't want him to fall and get hurt! 


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