Does anyone else freak out when your car has to go to the repair shop? I'm not talking $$$ shock (which is usually #1 on my list). But more like what if I need to go to Target for disinfectant wipes or I get a call from the school nurse? That kind of freak out. Being without my car kinda throws me for a loop.
This morning I knew the plan...
Drop of Max at school.
Go to Target for disinfectant wipes (see what I mean?).
Drop car off with mechanic.
Walk home. (Now don't think I'm amazing of anything...I live two miles away, it's doable!)
Clean bathrooms.
Wait for mechanic to drop off car to me.
Take on the rest of the day.
But really, what goes as planned?
Reality...
Drop off Max at school.
Drive to Target for disinfectant wipes...and napkins and carmex.
And a Diet Coke. Sam's fussiness requires a caffeinated boost for mom. Please don't judge me.
Drive to mechanic. He says it will only take about 45 minutes. He'll call me when it's ready.
I say, "Cool, there are several antique shops around the corner."
We walk and window shop.
I realize 45 minutes later, I forgot my phone in the car.
I walk back to the mechanic shop.
He says, "Blah, blah, blah, another needed part will be delivered in 2 hours."
I decide to walk home.
I walk a mile and see the trolly.
I unload Sam and carry him, my Target bag with disinfectant wipes, blanket, diet coke and collapsed stroller onto trolly.
I become eye candy to an older man with a cigarette tucked behind his ear.
I realize I left my house key with the mechanic.
Shoot.
I get off the trolly and walk back a mile or so to retrieve keys.
I walk back to the trolly and load 'em up again.
After a lovely 15 minute scenic ride through downtown, we make a stop and get off.
A gentleman offers to carry the stroller off the trolly and I ooze appreciation.
Two blocks later, I am home at last.
Sam grateful for a cozy bed.
Me gulping down the last of my 20 ounces.
Now onto the rest of the day, including putting those disinfectant wipes to work!
See ya!
4 comments:
Oh Jen! What do I say? Though funny to look back on...I know how frustrating, and tiresome those kinds of days can be! You are amazing!
Sometimes you know what kind of day it has been by the number of cokes you have had! There are days I don't even want to add them up! I hope you have a better rest of the week!
OK.... you could have called ME for a ride. (before you left your phone at the mechanic of course) Or at least to come and keep you company on the Trolley!
I'm totally judging you right now. Totally.
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