Funny Thing Those Game Plans

Oh, crap.  I'm sorry but I had to say it.  My dryer went out last night.  At one point while I was cleaning up dinner the thought crossed my mind that the sheets I had put in it weren't done yet (I hadn't heard the buzzer yet) and it had been an hour????  I thought, Oh Cindy, you've just lost track of time....

Nope.  It was running just fine.  Only problem:  NO HEAT.  Great.

So this morning I called the repair company, and then loaded up the car and went to Josh and Meredith's to finish the wash.  Luckily, it was just the thermostat and it was an easy and affordable fix.  Phew.  I was quite annoyed with the whole thing because it threw my 'off' my game plan.  Funny thing those game plans.

Mere was working on a research paper in the family room with her Christmas music on.  She offered tv, magazines, etc. but I chose to be quiet and alone with my thoughts in the living room.  In the end, that turned out to be the best choice.  I pondered through all my annoyances about losing a whole day to the clothes dryer--a machine, no less--and ended up enjoying the diversion after all.  Yeah, I lost a whole day of tying up Christmas loose ends, but I got to have some much needed quiet time with a beautiful Christmas tree, nativity scene in my view and thoughts of perspective. 

Ahh.  Tomorrow is another day.