frown turned upside down

Ever have one of those days when nothing seems to be working out quite right? I'm not a martyr, but that was my day.

I should begin by saying I do so enjoy sitting outside on a warm summer afternoon and watching a baseball game. It's hard to find greater joy than dipping dots, sunshine, and a day at the ballpark with my husband and girls. I can hardly wait to get them to a game this season. That said, I loathe opening day. My morning commute is slow and painful, I have to battle parking, my favorite lunch venues are packed with purple and black and drunks, no one is around at work (ok, maybe thats not terrible), and the game inevitably ends at my quittin' time so don't even get me started on the commute home. Well, hallelujah today was the Rockies home opener which also coincided with my monthly bunko get together. The day started rough and got even more frustrating as I had several projects to complete and needed help from folks who were throwing back a few at the game. Then the emails began trickling in that girls needed to bail on Bunko and we didn't have enough for a game. Grrrrr! I was so looking forward to our monthly gathering. We decided to scrap the get together and were trying to plan a happy hour for the evening. My attitude was bad and it was only getting worse. What to do?

I got a text from B that said "scrap all that noise and come with me and the girls tonight to the Hales' house".  (the quotations marks are being misused here because B doesn't really talk like that. It just makes me giggle to picture him saying that). Those may not have been his exact words, but he knew I was frustrated and cranky and he said something really nice about wanting to spend the evening with me so I just couldn't refuse.

Don & Lisa invited us over and the girls had pizza with their kiddos and we ordered sushi. We couldn't ask for better friends especially when it comes to our kids. They scoop up the girls and smother them with attention. Everything Annabelle and Gwyneth say and do is 'adorable'. You never get tired of hearing that.

They also have a small dog which of course terrifies our girls. They started with the puppy outside so the girls could watch her through the window. Then they put up a gate so the puppy was in the hallway. Then they held the puppy and sat next to girls. Finally, wait for it.....Gwyneth reached out and pet her!!! Can you even imagine???? Our jaws are still resting on the floor from shock! Well, once Miss GG pet the puppy Annabelle was not to be outdone and she pet her too. Gwyneth continues to ask for the puppy and Annabelle has since told people that we are getting a dog at our house. Hmmmm...let's take it one day at a time, girls. Major step though and I couldn't be more proud of them!

I was so worked up today and B swooped in and saved the day. He knew exactly what would lift my spirits. Dare I say.... he was right? Oh, I hope he's not reading this. That could go right to his head.