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A Day of Frustration

December 7th, 2016 at 10:52 pm

I stayed home from work today to babysit my grandsons, who had only a half-day of school. My DIL, who is working today, told me to pick them up at school at 11:30. Then at about 10 she called and said that one of them was going to go home with a friend, but she still needed me to pick up the other one. Then she called at 11:10 in panic -- she had given me the wrong time -- school was out at 11! I was already on the way, but when I got there most of the kids were gone. My grandson, frightened, was about to go home with a friend, but came with me when he saw me.

Not only did he have that scare, but he was very tired from a poor night's sleep (his brother snores when he has a cold), and he was noticeably dragging. He needed some TLC. I took him to his favorite pizza place and out for frozen yogurt afterwards. That little foray cost me $28. Afterwards we came home and played games and he watched Wild Kratts. I think he recovered, but now I'm afraid he'll never trust me again -- and it really wasn't my fault!

I also spent $3 on a sink strainer.

My dishwasher is not draining. I am so frustrated. I called the plumber and he is returning tomorrow morning. I'll just have to be late to work. I have to get this solved.

I also called a recommended pet sitter and he is all booked up for the time I need him. That frustrates me, too. I'll get back on it tomorrow. I'm exhausted today. I didn't sleep well either. I think I'm getting a cold.

I'm glad I have my Christmas shopping done, and at least don't have to worry about that.

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6 Responses to “A Day of Frustration”

  1. LivingAlmostLarge Says:
    December 7th, 2016 at 11:22 pm 1481152978
    1481152978

    Glad you made it to get the kiddo. It can be scary.

  2. alice4now Says:
    December 8th, 2016 at 03:00 am 1481166055
    1481166055

    Fortunately he was in a supervised area, as these mix ups do happen from time to time.

  3. Stephanie Says:
    December 8th, 2016 at 11:34 am 1481196855
    1481196855

    He will remember how much you love him. All will be forgiven and forgotten.

    On the dishwasher, ask the plumber to check the "knock out", the plug that works with a sink/disposal combo. My husband installed our dishwasher, didn't know about the knock out and the darn thing would never drain. We ended up calling in a plumber who worked for 5 minutes.

  4. Laura S. Says:
    December 8th, 2016 at 12:59 pm 1481201993
    1481201993

    Glad it all ended well with your grandson. I am sure the TLC did some good Smile I hope the dishwasher is a quick fix. I also hope today is a better day for you!

  5. starfishy Says:
    December 9th, 2016 at 08:18 am 1481271537
    1481271537

    does sound like a frustrating day! hope things improve tomorrow Smile

  6. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    December 11th, 2016 at 05:47 pm 1481478469
    1481478469

    I remember when I was in 4th? grade my parents had their schedules mixed up - and I ended up sitting on the front stoop of my elementary school for a couple hours ... My dad was the one to finally come get me. I was happily reading a book I had. Smile

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