Look at me, I can swim

This past sunday we took the older boys to Fiesta Texas. My in-laws were awesome and watched Carlos and Emma so we could have some quality time with John David and Sammy. The day was really about them. When we first got there, they both wanted their maps, so they could see what rides they wanted to do. They also got to see Scooby and Scrappy first thing in the morning. It was awesome to see them get excited. We actually got to see Scooby like three times, and each time the boys took pictures with him. Scooby was even out dancing in the street party with Mr. Six and John David went out there to do the chicken dance, la macarena, and a couple more dances.
We knew it was going to be hot...so our plan was to head to the water park and chill there for awhile. The water park had a rocky start. As soon as we got to the play area Sammy says he needs to go potty. I take Sammy who is saying "I can' t hold it," to find a potty. When I come back I see JP without John David. Then I see a boy who I think is John David coming down the water slide. I had just taken Sammy's shoes off...so I pick up Sammy to see where the slides come to an end. I see it is a 3 foot area....but as soon as I getting there John David is entering the pool. I had to place Sammy at the entrance ands tell him not to move, so I can get in the pool to rescue John David. The lifeguard is helping him walk, but he has that sad I'm scared, but I am not going to cry look on his face. As soon as he sees me walk into the pool towards the lifeguard he starts crying, and then I have to carry him out. After that he didn't want to play at the water park anymore. We went to another pool area with less water and it took him awhile to warm up.
Finally we decide to go to the wave pool. I got life vests for both of them so it would be easier on us. Sammy quickly learned he could doggie paddle and get around. He was so excited at his new skill, that he told John David he would help him. John David was not wanting to try, so that limited the fun a bit, but for the most part Sammy had a blast. He was the saddest boy when we had to leave the pool for the safety break. He was upset with us for awhile...but nothing we could do.
I really think that if we can get Sammy in the pool at least once every week...we can definitely make some progress with his swimming. John David still needs more work, but we will keep trying with him as well.