Saturday was sheer perfection: A Ferris Bueller Day meant a trip to Center City with shopping and a picnic in the Square. Then, a quick trip to see one of the two great grandmothers was followed by long naps, and flower picking fun in the backyard until dinner. Early to bed meant quiet time for the parents and the end to an idyllic day.
And then our good fortune seemed to run out.
The Anatomy of a Meltdown:
1) Begin your day at 5:34...raring to go.
2) Talk up the fact that we get to go to a birthday pool party
3) Only allow for a super short nap in the car on the way to the party
4) Tell the two year old that "yes, it is a pool", but, "no, we can not swim because the water is still too cold".
5) Say the word "no" three thousand times as the two year old begs to go in the pool or tries to reach for things as they float by, just out of reach.
6) Explain to the two year old that we have to leave the party before birthday cake for a family obligation.
Commence meltdown.
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