Stuck, but OK with it.

I am stuck in San Clemente.

Some flight cancellations yesterday caused some serious problems for standbys.

Although I have lots of things at work to do since I can't control the flight situation I will enjoy wonderful, sunny California.

Love.

Freak out spectacular!

I have taken Eva and Scarlett to San Clemente for the weekend.
Eva freaked out on the plane.
She has been on a plane 10 times before this.  It is not new for her.
I was not prepared for the freak out.  I was also holding Scarlett so I could not hold Eva which I know would have totally diffused the situation.
Eva screamed and cried for 25 minutes and would not sit in her seat.
Not only was I completely embarrassed I had no idea what to do about it.

At home Eva has her fits in her room and comes out when she is done so on the plane I had had enough and shut down and ignored her.  I told her when she was ready I would talk to her.  This did not work and realize it was probably not the best way to deal with it but again I was totally unprepared and felt helpless.

The only things I am proud about is that I refused to bribe her.  I want her to behave because it is the right thing to do not because she is going to get a reward and I did not use the bink.  Phew.  It was tough.

It took me a good 3 hours to get over it and not be mad.  Eva was over it as soon as she was off the plane.

Of course I texted my sister to ask her how I should have handled it.
I got some good advice and feel more prepared for the future.
Although I am going to take the Love and Logic parenting class because let's be honest, I don't know how to be a parent.  It's all new to me.

I did not recognize this little angel at all today and it was scary.

p.s.
Scarlett was perfect.