Even though I "gave up wine" I'm drinking tonight

[Anonymous]

It was a great day, followed by a shitty evening. I gave up wine in order to lose a few pounds. I will have to get back on that wagon tomorrow.

I went to leave work (in Rockville) and my car wouldn't start. I think there is an electrical issue.

I called DH and it went straight to VM. Great, I assumed because that meant he was already on the Metro. I left him a detail voice message and sent three texts asking him to 1) pick up the kids and then 2) pick me up because I was walking home. I gave him the route I would take (approximately 6 miles).

20 minutes later I hadn't heard from my husband, so I called his office line. He was still at work.

SHIT. I give him the story and tell him I'll walk another 1/2 mile, to the nearest gas station and call a cab, so I'm not too late getting the kids.

I call the afterschool center and tell them I will be late. They were very understanding.

2.5 miles later, I wait for a cab. I take the cab home to realize that my *dear* husband has the keys to his car.

I grab my bike and ride 1 mile to pick up the kids. Then the kids and I walk the mile back to the house. With me walking my bike, carrying one back pack and my daughter is bare foot because she wore impractical shoes.

Sigh. Lessons for learned: 1) call a cab imediately instead of assuming things will work out, 2) have the number of a cab (especially in the suburbs), 3) have a Metro/bus card, 4) don't assume that a six mile walk is great in work clothes on a humid day (me: Yay, I'll get my workout in early = fail)

And for DH: 1) call if you are working late, 2) leave your DAMN car keys at home and 3) when I call to tell you all of this- DO NOT ASK if the car was in park, if the engine was turning over, if it has gas, etc. 4) do not offer a ride 2 blocks from the house.

Here is to a better day tomorrow. Oh shit, scratch that my car is still at work.

[Anonymous]

Wow that is a big fail of a day. Definitely have two glasses of wine.

[kj518]

I'm sorry you're having a rough day OP. I too gave up wine to lose weight, and am drinking a fairly large glass now (don't fret people, we don't have kids yet). I had a handful of tomatoes for dinner, no lunch, and cottage cheese for breakfast. So, I'm justifying the calories will even out in the end if I don't eat and just drink instead.

Cheers OP. Let's hope tomorrow is a better day. And if not, at least it is almost the weekend.

[kj518]

OH btw OP. You walked a ton today, so the calories from wine will even out with the calories you burned....right?!

[Anonymous]

kj518 wrote:OH btw OP. You walked a ton today, so the calories from wine will even out with the calories you burned....right?!

Thank you! I'm hoping that is the case. Wheh! I feel better already.

[Anonymous]

I was going to say the same thing Op- you already worked those calories off! Getchu some.

[Anonymous]

Hugs to you. We all have those days.

But also, get another set of keys to the car. Either keep it with you or at home.

[Anonymous]

Is there anyone you could call to help out? Maybe make a list of folks who could help in an emergency and have their info handy?

Enjoy your wine! You deserve it! (I thought it was going to be because you were watching the debate!)

[Anonymous]

Sorry, OP. How frustrating. With you on the wine. Cheers and here's to better day.

[Anonymous]

Me too....which is why I'm having a Stella tonight!