A Happy Ending

Somehow today ended on a happy note. I'm so thankful it did. I was just thinking yesterday how I've been enjoying my children way more than usual lately--and not because they are in school! I think it's because I've been able to keep my anxiety under control. Maybe it's the running. I hope so.

Well, this afternoon was NOT enjoyable. After walking the kids home from school in the blazing heat, I decided to take the kids swimming. So I called Murray City pool to make sure they were open (learned to call ahead the hard way a few years ago). The message said they were open.
We got ready.
We packed the car.
We drove 15 minutes to find the pool was closed.
Crying ensued.
I got a bright idea. I drove another 15 minutes back to Sugarhouse to the Fairmont Aquatic Center.
We unloaded everyone and everything.
We paid.
We walked in.
The pool closes just as our little toes were about to touch the water.
The pool would be closed for at least an hour due to human waste in the water.
MAJOR crying ensues.
MAJOR fits in the car as we drive home.
I am turning into not a very nice mom due to my heat stroke and hunger and Evy's ear-piercing shrieks.
I send children to their rooms.
We eat dinner.
I break the news that we won't be able to swim AND watch the new Hannah Montana movie like we had previously planned due to the afternoon's course of events and wanting the children in bed at a decent hour on a school night.
Whoa! More crying ensues.
I ask A & W to choose one of the activities.
Of course they cannot have the same choice.
More arguing.
More time spent in the room by Abby and not Will as he is smart enough to see his mother is getting angrier.
He pours on his charm.
I'm suddenly the best mom ever--all the while Abby is screaming in her room.
I call and grumble to Eric secretly wishing it wasn't his fishing night.
Eric and I choose swimming for the children.
Abby miraculously comes out and apologizes and says she would love to swim.
I am at a loss for words.
I get everyone ready--again.
We drive to the aquatic center.
We enter.
We actually get to swim.
Everyone is happy for an hour and a half.
We come home and get ready for bed.
Abby helps read while I settle Evy down.
She lets Will choose his book.
Prayers are said.
Hugs and secret handshakes are given.
Lights go out.
No talking comes from either of the rooms.
They are all out for the count.
Ahhhh. Truly a happy ending!