Swim lessons started today. Ellie is taking private lessons at the YMCA with Emma. She was excited until we pulled into the parking lot. She looked at the building and said she didn't think she wanted to go in. Then when we went in and she saw the pool through the glass she started crying. Then when I went through the door (and pulled her with me), she really really cryed and screamed and tried to get out (but the door was too heavy for her to push). I had her sit on the edge of the pool with her feet dangling in the water. She was ok with that. Then, the instructor grabbed her and pulled her in the water. She cried and held onto her neck as hard as she could. Then she said, "it's Emma's turn". After a couple of times of this she actually began to enjoy herself and trust the instructor. (who was great with Ellie). When it was all over I asked Ellie if she had fun and she actually said yes. She said she wanted to go back next week, then she changed her mind.
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