Madden absolutely loved the water. We took him to the pool at 5 months old and he was just mezmorized by the water. He loved putting his hands under the running faucet too. We enrolled Madden in his swimming lessons at about 8 months old. I remember sitting on the edge of the pool with him waiting for the teacher to tell us when to get in the water. There were kids being patient, kids crying, and then there was Madden working as hard as he possibly could to wiggle out of my arms and into the pool. He could not wait to be in that pool. He splashed and splashed, and was not afraid of the water in his face. When I layed him on his belly in the water for kicking, there again, he kicked away. It was like he knew exactly what he was doing. Doggy pattling and all, you name it, he did it. That was his first class and his Daddy got the chance to take him to his 2nd and last class. I was so proud of my baby who loved the water. He was so happy in the water and I can remember that so clearly. He did not get to finish out his lessons here, but I know he is swimming all around in Heaven. We layed Madden to rest in his swim trunks and his swim T-shirt that Grandma brought him from Florida. Madden, was and is the most amazing child. He was so smart and full of life and laughter. We miss him dearly and can not wait until the day we can once again go swimming with our little boy! We love you Madden.