In another case of lemonade -
I got a call from the store. The store's manager, Carol, was told by the regional management that she'd overscheduled this week's cashier's hours. As a result, my hours for Saturday have been dropped (I've a hunch others have had their hours cut, as well).
But this turns out to be a good thing. Saturday, elder Grandlad will be in Baltimore for the Pinewood Derby regionals, along with his Daddy. Magic Mommy, meanwhile, has a shower she'd like to attend. Which leaves younger grandlad William. He's on standby - his Pinewood car didn't quite qualify at the local level, but if one of the other kids drops out, he may get to go.
The last thing Daddy wants is to be keeping two kids under control, while they will be running in opposite directions. And Daddy has a short fuse on his temper as it is.
My being free on Saturday gives us two options. If William goes to Baltimore - which would be great - then der Grampa and I could tag along and help with the grandlads. On the other hand, if William doesn't go to Baltimore, we head to their house and spend time with him, while Magic Mommy takes that shower.
So, everything comes out fine!
Like I say, lemonade!