We have been really looking forward to February 2! We had set up Alaina's blessing, it was free zoo day, it's Rachelle's birthday and the only teams I care about were playing in the Super Bowl!
I set my alarm early so I could get all ready and be to church on time, even if we had a hick-up or two. Everyone's outfits were set out the night before. I even used my special occasion shampoo. Everyone cooperated and we were out the door earlier than ever! Gary was already down stairs and had cleaned off my car. He was sitting in the drivers seat trying to get the car to start. My car has never had issues starting so I knew it would start if I gave it a try. I put Alaina, who was all dressed in white and snuggled up in her carsear, in the car.I ran up front to start the car and told Gary to check fluid levels. It wasn't starting. We had 10 minutes till church started and poor Ellie was standing on the sidewalk in the freezing cold patiently waiting. I gave up and asked Gary to drive his suv over so we could begin the 30 minute car seat installation process. At this point I was sad and bumbed we'd be late on blessing day and had no idea if we'd even make it in time to bless her. Now you would think this is the part where our prayer were answered and a miracle got us to church on time but that's not so... Gary got in his car, which thankful started without hesitation. He puts it in reverse and nothing. He pushed the gas and the tires just spin and spin in the snow and ice. I'm now standing by my car in my knee length skirt freezing with 13 pound Alaina in her 15 pound car seat with Ellie by my side. I see a man walking his dog and desperately pray he'll go give Gary a push. Thankfully he did. Still nothing. Another kind stranger goes to help and in the mean time, I've decided there is no way we're getting to 9:00 church in 2 minutes so I lug the kids back up the 3 flights of stairs. We go inside, Alaina is hungry and crying and my brain is frantically deciding who to call first. Gary, who's still stuck but trying to get out? The bishop who is probably on the stand about to start, or my in-laws who were there waiting for us? I texted my mother in law and called Gary. Gary called his brother and had him go tell the bishop. All of my efforts were wasted and we were now just sitting stuck at home.
Gary's family came over and I made them lunch. It was nice to visit for a while. Once they left I cleaned up lunch and then we watched some shows as the kids napped. Once they woke up, Ellie and I made some broncos decor with her orange and blue art supplies. I made pear crisp and got out our guacamole to go with our corn chips and homemade salsa. We sat down just in time to watch the teams run out. The game started and we all know the rest of that depressing story. I guess that's what I get for betraying my home team.
Don't worry though, our snacks were delish and most importantly, we are safe, healthy and happy. I just wish our day was as great as I had been imagining for weeks.
