Unexpected Flat Tire off Exit 30!

They don't call them unexpected for nothing!!! LOL
The crazy thing is, now that I am thinking about it, right after I picked up Justin, my heart started racing, and I remember asking myself why? I wasn't even running... was that the signal of something about to happen?

Time to go? A very reliable Toyota 2003 Camry but now leaving me stranded with an unexpected flat tire???
Couldn't you at least have warned me with a signal?
Now, resting comfortably at home, not on East Street... 

Justin still in pajamas sees a man taking Vo's car away!

So, it's Saturday morning, the weekend has arrived one more time. Friday night was spent the usual way, happy at home relaxing after a busy working week. The usual phone call came saying I didn't have to go to Coventry, but Justin was coming to my house instead, for another Saturday of Grandmother's duties. I was pleased to hear that I could sleep late, an extra hour always helps. I had started to bake cinnamon rolls, when the phone rang. Eric was running late and Paula asked me to meet him off Exit 30 at Dunkin Donuts, so he could jump in the highway again. I drove there at the designated time 11AM, but that was the busiest DD I ever saw, so I had to park on the side of East Street. I walked a bit and there is Eric's white truck pulling into the parking lot. He was with EJ on the way to another hockey game somewhere in Massachusetts. Justin was still in pajamas and we walked back to the car. I placed him in the car seat nice and secure and off we go! Wait, what's that noise I asked? Justin responded, I don't know, just keep driving Vo, I miss my Daddy he said. But I can't continue driving like this. One of my biggest fears was happening and I didn't know what to do. A flat tire in the middle of Pawtucket? I pulled out my AAA membership card, and it had expired in 2010. I guess I never renewed it. What to do next? I called my sister Dulce, thank God she was home. I told her to come and get us. I then called my friend Dave at Apex Tire Center. He recommended King's Towing for road service. My angels were working for me again, and things were happening. I believe in angels, do you? Angels on Earth, maybe  whispered from Heaven. This nice guy showed up in a big truck, and he said $50.00, where do you want you car at? Do you have a spare tire? I said even if I did, I wouldn't know what to do with it. Just take my car to Dave at Apex, he is waiting. Just do it now, as they close at 2PM. He responded Yes Madam. You'd think I would remember to take a picture of that towing process for facebook. LOL No, not this time, as my main concern was Justin's safety. I glued him to me, right there and then. We started walking to meet Dulce at Dunkin Donuts, I was hoping she would arrive at that moment to take me to Apex. And she did, surprisingly she was on time. At Apex, they got my keys, the car was already there. If it was AAA, I bet I would still be waiting on East Street off Exit 30 near Dunkin Donuts. Isn't there where prostitutes walk in the evening? LOL Oh Lord! Thank God it was in the morning, and Apex was still opened. But how about if people think I am a homeless mother with a child in pajamas, walking down East Street holding a bag in one hand, a kid in another, and a car seat under the arm? Oh Yes, the car seat! Good thing I remembered to take it from a useless car just about to get towed. But here is Dulce coming to the rescue! And good thing Justin was with me, as people react faster when there is a child waiting! 

Justin showing Vovo how they took Vo's car away!

We spent a few hours visiting with my mother. Dulce went to get some munchkins and chicken nuggets per Justin's request, while Dave at Apex took care of my car. He later gave me some good news. He told me my tires were still under the warranty, and after some maintenance and rotating, some price prorating was done, another brand new tire was installed. Done! Back at home relaxing again with Justin. My car is in its usual spot, fixed and hopefully for a long time! You never know what a Saturday morning can bring you! Today, it was another trip to Dave at Apex and in King's style, King's Towing. Can you imagine the joy Justin would have had at 4 years old, if we drove along in the big truck? But only the famous 2003 Camry could go. Kids are not allowed in the big truck. I could have gone if alone, but not Justin. He was a sport, watching all this, and he said to me: Vo, this is fun! Really? Can you believe I am more upset I didn't take a picture of the towing process,  than I am of the money I spent? LOL It's all in a day's work. Hopefully, next Saturday will be better and with warmer cinnamon rolls!!! 

Cinnamon rolls waited all day! What? No one is eating us?

And here are some photos of what happened in between the crazy flat tire events. Thank God for angels! The only photo missing is the towing photo, but I guarantee you, it did happen. Or, I wouldn't be here writing this blog post!

Hockey follows him everywhere. Playing at Vovo's house.

Munchkins have arrived!

My sister Dulce served me a MUG of coffee!

Auntie Dulce also brought chicken nuggets and juice for Justin!

Finally Apex called. Car was ready and so was Justin, now without pajamas!
Let's go to your house, he said to me...
Thank you Auntie Dulce for the yummy snacks and for the ride!

Things always happen when they have to happen and at the time when they should happen!
It wasn't meant for me to go to Coventry this Saturday! 
No worries... tomorrow is Sunday! Let's pray to the Lord!♥


There is always light at the end of the day!

Justin took a long nap in the afternoon and Vo wrote this story. 
His Mom came to get him after work, and off they went!
He played with Vo's Halloween lights while saying Bye Bye...
No flat tires after that! Tonight anyway...