Unexpected things...

Yesterday, I had talked to Michelle about maybe going with the kids to an Ag Fest today. That meant that I had every intention of getting the housework done so that the kids and I could get out and have some fun this afternoon. But when I called Michelle to iron out details, she was a little sickie and her kids didn't want to go. That was a little unexpected. The kids had lunch out in the back yard and then I put Madison down for her nap. She slept for the next 4 hours (I think she's fighting a cold) and that was definitely unexpected. I didn't think any of my neighbors were home, but saw one outside (her husband was trying to help me with my mower two weeks ago and had offered to let me borrow theirs if needed) so I asked about the mower. Her husband was going to be home soon and would get it out for me. Since our mower isn't working, I wasn't sure when I would next get to mow my lawn, so that was unexpected, too. So we didn't go to the Ag Fest, but Madison got a much-needed rest (which probably translates to an awful time putting her to bed tonight, but you can't have everything!), and I was able to get my lawn edged and mowed today while she was asleep! Not a bad day, overall. And my housework is generally done. I do have dishes waiting in the sink because I haven't unloaded the clean ones from running it this morning, and I have laundry waiting to be folded, but that's not so much that I can't handle it. And Steve had to be gone for a camporee last night, but we get him back sometime this evening. Yay! Minimum, his ups and downs consisted of getting to buy a new cot for this camporee but forgetting to take his pillows with him last night. I'm betting he didn't actually get a lot of rest last night! He will definitely be looking forward to getting a little R&R this evening when he gets home :) I see a little mindless television in my future....