We took DD (2.5) to DS's (almost 6) swim lesson a few weeks ago and she FREAKED. OUT. I have never seen her act like that before or since -- she was hysterical and inconsolable, upset that she couldn't swim too. DH had to take her out to the parking lot, where she continued to completely lose it, and then it took her over 30 minutes at home to finally settle down. It was the one and only time she's been like that -- she has her difficult moments, but this one was a thousand times worse than any other.
Needless to say, we stopped taking her to DS's swim lessons -- instead, DH and I alternate taking him. But tonight DH has an appointment at that time, so I'll have to take both kids to the lesson and I'm worried! She's taking a great nap right now, and I'll have a snack, drink, book, and toy for her, but none of that will keep her happy if she gets into that state again, and this time DH won't be there to take her outside.
Any ideas for how to get through this? There aren't any other adults available to come with me. I guess there's always the chance that she just had a crazy off-day that time and it'll be fine tonight, but I might as well have some tricks up my sleeve from those of you who have BTDT.
Needless to say, we stopped taking her to DS's swim lessons -- instead, DH and I alternate taking him. But tonight DH has an appointment at that time, so I'll have to take both kids to the lesson and I'm worried! She's taking a great nap right now, and I'll have a snack, drink, book, and toy for her, but none of that will keep her happy if she gets into that state again, and this time DH won't be there to take her outside.
Any ideas for how to get through this? There aren't any other adults available to come with me. I guess there's always the chance that she just had a crazy off-day that time and it'll be fine tonight, but I might as well have some tricks up my sleeve from those of you who have BTDT.
