I realised I forgot to include some photos from the recent swimming carnival. The school organises 4 weeks of intensive swimming 5 days a week starting at 7.30am, with the last day being the carnival. Poor Soph was so excited, but was really sick that morning and so missed out. But had managed to recover by the afternoon in time for a celebratory meal at Maccas. Prob not the best parenting move -buying them french fries just hours after having gastro! Anyhow, it was really professional (one of the teachers was on the Olympic Committee apparently) All the teaching staff (the officials) were in white and were carrying megaphones. They used proper starter guns. They even introduced each swimmer before they stepped up onto the block and gave the wave to the crowd. Hilarious -and very much Ethans cup of tea! He did well in his races, but I think I was more excited seeing him in the stands with his friends laughing and cheering. I heard one kid walk up to Ethan and with his arm out ready to shake hands said " well, this is it, may the best man win". How cute.

Can you spot Ethan?...no... me neither, but I know he was definitely in this race...

And there he is again on the starters block. Nup....no idea where, but I was cheering away anyhow.

Ah there we go -he came 2nd in the freestyle-WOOHOO! And still happy to hug his mum in public, bless his little cotton socks.