Anything that can go wrong probably will. After two solid weeks of dental and doctor’s visits, we had a really nice Saturday.

We visited a friend at their farm. My friend is an author and illustrator, and we were able to see his studio and the farm animals, and we came home with eggs and sausage from the farm.

We visited my adoptive mom for the first time in a long time. She had some very bad health challenges, and last week when I found the place where she is accepting visitors, including kids, I was anxious to see her. But James wasn’t feeling well, so we had to wait another week. It was great to see her in person again.

We went to a fun event at the Lehigh and Keystone Valley Railroad Museum, and James enjoyed the stories from the visiting librarian, and the fantastic train displays.

Then we went to another barn and fed the horses. It was great fun. James helped a lot, pulling a big wagon and using a hose to soak the food. It was a beautiful day, despite the pouring rain. Horses love feeding time, and it was a pleasure to see them.

Then, as we were driving home, my low tire pressure light came on. So I spent the last 10 minutes of the drive fretting that a tire would go flat, and we would crash. It didn’t happen. (The next day when it wasn’t raining, I took the suv to Wawa and filled the tires. Thanks for the free air, Wawa!)

I started dinner. I forgot to preheat the waffle iron and the waffles stuck to the heating plates. I prised them out with a metal spatula and served them. At that point, I was exhausted. But James tried the waffles and proclaimed them “the best.” He also said he had a great day.

Life hands us challenges. It always has, and always will. Make the best of them!