Thursday, July 23, 2009

S.O.S.

It all could have been avoided with better planning. We had a busy day, no naps, and 4 p.m. swim lessons. We were destined for drama. 

Sure enough, Lauren and Ella both shed tears during their swim lessons, and Ella was particularly unreasonable. She resisted nearly every request made by her very nice and capable teacher, and finally broke down, refusing to swim at all, sobbing, "I can't, I can't." I apologized and took Ella to a poolside table for a chat. She wrapped herself in a towel, sat down forcefully in her chair and, before I could say a word, blurted out, "I need a swim teacher who respects me!" 

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