Do Over

Ever have one of those days that you just want to do over? Today was one of those days for me. It started at 1:30 in the morning when Donny started screaming that his ear hurt. Big Daddy went to Abigail's room since she was now awake and crying and I held the crying boy. He wanted me to put him in the shower and rinse his ear out. I gave him some pain killer instead. Once he was asleep I realized he has never complained of ear pain before and he has had many ear infections. A trip to the doctor confirmed he did have an infection.

I promised Donny he could have a present when he returned from the doctor. Aunt Kee-Kee gave the kids gifts for Valentine's Day, but I didn't have time to give them to the kids until today.

Abigail was so happy to receive her crown and earrings. I told everyone to stay back and let me open her earrings because they are very fragile. I had those earrings in my hand for less than a minute and broke one. I was sick to my stomach. She was so happy and wanted to wear them, I ended up fixing it and she was able to wear them. I was so worried about the crown because I was afraid the kids were going to break it before the day was over. Well, I stepped on it and broke a small piece off. Abigail hasn't noticed yet and I'm afraid she will have a meltdown when she does. (I'm very sorry Aunt Kee-Kee.)

Shortly after I stepped on the crown, I received a text that sent me to instant tears. Many years ago when I was lonely a cat showed up on my doorstep one day. She became my pet and I named her Puddy. She was a very good and loving companion and she loved me as much as I loved her. I had to leave her and I always felt very guilty and sad that I couldn't bring her with me. She died today and I still love her and miss her very much.

Big Daddy called me when he received my text. He started to tell me there was something wrong with his truck. He held the phone up and told me to listen. All I could hear was a very loud noise. Big Daddy then informed me that the part that was making the noise just fell off the truck and he had to go. All I could think was, "Of course it fell off. That's just the kind of day we are having. I want a do over!"