Friday was a busy evening at the Zoo. The younger two Heathens had gymnastics in Richland. The largest Heathen had swimming practice in Ebensburg. Both events required Heathens to be there at 5:00 and they are about 20 minutes apart. And the Asst. Zookeeper was at work.
No worries! To the rescue, here comes:
I had it ALL figured out! I'd drop the largest Heathen off for swimming a little bit early. I told him to pack a book. Then I could drive back into Johntown to make it to gymnastics on time with the other two. The Asst. Zookeeper would pick up the oldest on his way home from work - it was perfect.
But it didn't go as planned. I ended up having to stop for gas on my way home from work in Ebensburg on my way to pick up the Heathens. This had us running later than I had planned. We raced to Ebensburg and I only slowed the car enough for Heathen #1 to hop out - reminding him that the Asst. Zookeeper was coming to pick him up.
Then I headed for Johnstown with the other two Heathens in the back seat.
Approximately 10 minutes later, my cell phone rang - it was Heathen #1. "Um, Mom? We don't have swim practice here tonight. Some other team is in the pool."
After quickly calling the swim coach, it was confirmed. Swim practice had been there on THURSDAY night. And I had just stranded my oldest in Ebensburg for an hour and a half!
I quickly called the Asst. Zookeeper at work. He was just getting out of the shower and headed over on the rescue mission.
Meanwhile, the younger two Heathens and I were 15 minutes late for gymnastics due to hitting traffic.
It was so well planned out in my head. When I win "Mother of the Year" (because I know this event will DEFINITELY put me over the top!) I will invite all of my friends with children!
Now, if you will excuse me, I have an acceptance speech to write...
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