Dealing with Life's Unexpecteds

Today has been one of those days where the "unexpected" have forced us to change our route slightly. While trying to rush my kids out this morning for a full play time at a community group in town, it never occurred to me to find out if it was open! Being that my kids are not in school I am completely unaware of any off days, or pro-d days and the like. So we drove, baby fell asleep, arrived to find a sign on the door saying they were closed today. The only day this week were able to be there. So we turned around, drove back towards town, and decided we would go for hot chocolate, which in my opinion sounds like more fun anyways! I love little mornings out like that with my kids. Nearing the corner of our house, my oldest tells me his tummy hurts and insists on going home. I quickly turn and head home. Once we are inside, it's as if the tummy ache has left, as he goes and pulls out his books and crayons right away. Maybe he just wanted to be home today? But very soon arguing and emotions surface between siblings and I assume he is not feeling that well after all. Time to rest. But nobody will rest. Except the baby. So what's this mother to do with a notfeelingwell child, and another who should rest but won't? Fold laundry, stare at dirty dishes that need washing, and debate if maybe I should also have a nap. It's feeling like one of those days. Sometimes things catch up to everyone, even little ones and it seems they are more than happy to hang out at home, snuggle on the couch, and not care whatsoever where we go today. I like those days. It feels like we've changed our plans 3 or 4 times already, but I'm okay with that. I like being home, snuggling on the couch. I can handle those kinds of unexpecteds.