Spare Miles

We’ve been driving our spare car for the past 2 weeks while Gloria gets fixed.

The spare has seen its share of better days.

Lots&lots of miles.

But still kickin'...

Nephew Day

I had the pleasure of spending an entire day with my brother, sister-in-law, and adorable nephew today. After antiquing with the sis, we made dinner at home and ate on the back deck. I got to play in the sprinkler with the cutest little boy in the world and watch him try to help daddy push the cart in Petco. After errand time, we went for ice cream at Captain Sundae and the-little-Mr tried to make friends with everyone on the patio while wandering around with his ice cream covered face.

I’m so blessed to be able to spend time with him when I have the chance – I just wish I had so many more chances.

ErrandGirl

I have a love for running errands, but only at impractical hours for most people – like 5am – because I want to road-rage on idiot drivers and throw canned food items at absent minded grocery patrons during “practical” hours.
Yesterday, though, I had unavoidable errands to run after work...
I made it to the bank at 4:59 – 1 minute before close – perfect. Got in&out of my parents house in a half-hour with everything I needed (besides my remote control – again). Picked up my newly framed painting (finally – fuckyou, HobbyLobby, for taking so long to finish it). Filled up the Blazer with gas. Threw my nephew around for an hour at my brother&sister-in-law's. Hopped on the highway for my last destination before home.

Did I mention it was down pouring this entire time?

So, I text[and drive] that I’ll be a half-hour early.
(errands = going extraordinarily well)
Response: I completely forgot – I won’t be home till late.
I asked this individual if I could stop by a week ago.
(me = not a happy girl)
So I started my irritated drive home with limited visibility… slowly convincing myself not to be angry. I’ll simply count my blessings from the almost-entirely-successful-errand-trip and pat myself on the back for not being that selfish&inconsiderate.
I’ll have to remember this occasion next time I tell someone I’ll do something then think about bailing.