dd1 has just started a programme of sensory integration. great place, has got ehr doing loads already, and she loves it.
The problem is getting her there - it's in Harley St. So, every Friday afternoon, dds 1 & 2 and I get the train up to Victoria (so far so good- dd1 was an absolute star on Friday (first time) ).
Then comes the problem. dd1 is petrified of escalators. Not a huge problem, as she will go on them if I carry her. Ok-ish, but dd1 is a tall 5.6, and it does leave me struggling a bit. dd2, bless her is alo a star, but I do worry about her being trampled by rushing commuters (she is 3.3, and tiny)
If it was just the escalators, it would be ok (only gt the one onthe journey, as change aty Oxford Circus for the BAkerloo line is just across the platform, and then Regents PArk is lifts)
BUT dd1 wants to be carried onthe train too.
I did have someone offer their seat (both times), but only one person. Ican't fit both girls on my lap, and can't leave dd2 standing alone - she'd go flying! I think everyon expects me to sit withdd2, and have dd1 stand close by - she does look big enough to cope, and ina perfect world, etc etc. BUt of course dd1is the one needing the reassurance.
So, WWYD?
I can't bung dd2in a sling, as then wouldn't be able to carry dd1 as well. BUggy is out - dd1 doesn't fit anymore, and well, the thoughtof it onthe Tube leaves me feeling faint, tbh.
BOth girls are great at walking through the stationsand tunnels, etc, but the tube journey itself is a bitof a nightmare...