1 week into big girl swimming lessons and it's clear that Val isn't
ready. I suspect it's a combination of the lateness of the classes
(6:30 pm), her not napping at school beforehand, the fact that it's
really not as warm as it should be for June and that there's a fair bit
of waiting in a cold-ish pool involved.

Poor Val cried so hard yesterday. I talked to her twice but it was
clear that something about all of it really spooked her. There was no
way I could make her stay in the pool when she felt that way so she got
out after about 15 minutes, most of which was spent crying.

The swim director suggested that we try the mommy & me class instead so
starting next week, we'll do that. That class has a lot of songs and
games, plus with me holding her she won't have to wait to do the
activities.

But I'm not likely to forget the image of my big girl crying
hysterically at the side of the pool. I sure hope she does.