Last Saturday when Seth was at the Utah game I thought I would take advantage of Snowbirds free tram ride and take the girls.Little did I know we were in for quite an adventure.
As we were driving up the canyon it started raining. The further up we got, the more Bella complained that her tummy hurt. I told her as soon as we got there we would find a bathroom. (That usually helps).
We got to the parking lot and by this point it had started snowing. I loaded the twins in the stroller and we all started walking up the hill. As we were walking I noticed that Bella wasn't keeping up. Being the impatience horrible mom that I am I yell back to her that she needs to keep up so we don't miss the ride.
As I look back I watch in horror as she throws up.
Yes, we're talking on her face, coat, shoes, everywhere. And what can I do?
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
I felt so bad, but seriously I had the twins and Claire, and it was snowing.
So I tell her we're almost there and I'll get her a drink and we can find a bathroom.
Right then a man in a mini van pulls up and says, "Are you going to ride the tram? Cause they closed it because of the weather".
Just my luck.
We made it inside and I got Bella cleaned up.
They were giving away passes to come back and ride the tram another time.
My plan all along had been to ride the tram and then have dinner at the restaurant, because I had a coupon.
Of course with my luck I realize that I've left the coupon in the car.
I ask the lady how strick they are at the restaurant about coupons and she says "they are very strick".
So as I'm sitting there debating about what to do, who should walk up but one of my good friends from high school. BJ Blaser. If you know BJ you know he's a hugger. He came right up gave me a hug and what do I do?
Start crying of course. I really needed that hug.
I explained everything and since he wasn't going to be able to ride the tram either he offered to watch my kids while I ran back to the car to get the coupon.
I came back with my coupon asked the lady which way to the restaurant and she says "Oh it's closed".
So I tell her we're almost there and I'll get her a drink and we can find a bathroom.
Right then a man in a mini van pulls up and says, "Are you going to ride the tram? Cause they closed it because of the weather".
Just my luck.
We made it inside and I got Bella cleaned up.
They were giving away passes to come back and ride the tram another time.
My plan all along had been to ride the tram and then have dinner at the restaurant, because I had a coupon.
Of course with my luck I realize that I've left the coupon in the car.
I ask the lady how strick they are at the restaurant about coupons and she says "they are very strick".
So as I'm sitting there debating about what to do, who should walk up but one of my good friends from high school. BJ Blaser. If you know BJ you know he's a hugger. He came right up gave me a hug and what do I do?
Start crying of course. I really needed that hug.
I explained everything and since he wasn't going to be able to ride the tram either he offered to watch my kids while I ran back to the car to get the coupon.
I came back with my coupon asked the lady which way to the restaurant and she says "Oh it's closed".
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME????
Did she not just help me find the batroom beacuse of my sick kid, then tell me I need my coupon and then..... I don't know maybe see me with my 4 kids?!!!
BJ heard the whole thing and was nice enough to offer yet another hug and watch the twins while I got Bella a drink.
The only thing that came to my mind as I drove home was a saying my dad used to say when I was growing up, "such is life".
That about sums it up.
BJ heard the whole thing and was nice enough to offer yet another hug and watch the twins while I got Bella a drink.
The only thing that came to my mind as I drove home was a saying my dad used to say when I was growing up, "such is life".
That about sums it up.
8 comments:
OH! What a crummy night!! I'm glad you had a friend there to help you through part of it.
Such is life is right!! SO SORRY!!!
HOrrible!! I would have had a bad word or two to say to that mean lady. Duh. Thanks goodness you met a friend!
And kuddos to you for even doing all that on your own!
Oh my gosh...another reason to prove what an amazing mom you are. I would never attempt something like that on a Saturday without Mike. I'm glad BJ was there to give you a hug, but seriously?? I would have totally let that lady have it. You're too nice.
That's a crazy story!!
Haha. Oh man that is not so fun. I remember what my dad used to say but i couldn't possibly post that!:)
Oh my heck, what a day! I so would've cried myself and would probably vow never to leave the house again alone with my kids. You're a rock star! :)
You are a saint. I cannot seem to have a life with one kid. I would have had a breakdown right there for sure.
oh man! there's nothing more frustrating than when things don't go as planned when you've put so much effort into an outing. i can't even imagine how hard it must be to get out with the kids! you're awesome!!
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