We made it to the pool for the first time

I took Randy and the two boys to the pool today after school (Thursday).  We all had such a wonderful time.  The boys got along well.  I was able to help Randy into the pool.  I brought along a swim noodle to help give Randy something to hold onto in the water.  It worked great.  I helped him walk laps for probably a half hour.  He said his right big toe was feeling better after a few laps.

Afterwards he was able to, with a little help from me with his legs, wiggle his way into the hot tub.  That felt nice for both of us.  He was able to get back into his chair.  But he even said if we stayed longer he would have been too weak to use his arms to get back up.  We did use a stool, which helps.
Cooper was asking how Randy got from the pool to the hot tub.  I told him he used his arms and bum.  He said,"I know, but when I tried to do it I couldn't.  How does he do it?"  Randy really is strong in his upper body still.  Thank goodness for that.  I can't wait to take them along again tomorrow.

I left the camera in the car because I had a lot to carry in today.  I wasn't sure how much of a hassle it would be to get Randy into the water.  It went quite well.  I will take pictures next time.  I actually am planning to let the boys be my photographer.  (this picture is from the future Friday) I forgot to mention that we had the pool to ourselves.  Which was just super!  It helped to ease the anxiety for all of us.  After we got out a family came in.  Perfect timing.