Good news then Bad again

Today started out a little glum since I was bummed about the washing machine but Mike took the day off today. We planned on going to lunch after I dropped the kids off at preschool this afternoon and just hanging out and relaxing for those few hours that we're kid free. We decided that since the washing machine seemed to work fine that I might as well try to use it again. So I loaded the machine this morning and decided to check under the rubber "gasket" that's between the drum and the door (we have a front loader) one more time. This time I found a child's plastic hanger wedged in there! So great news actually that the washer wasn't really broke. Lucky that it didn't damage the rubber too. I remember what I wrote last night and think, "maybe I will go get a pedicure now that I don't have to pay for repair service".
Since Mike was home I left Mia home with him and took Mason to Kindermusik. He did so much better in class today. His attention was focused to the class instead of what his sister might be doing in the other room. Still a good day. I get to my car and start to drive across the parking lot to the exit. Something doesn't feel right. I stop right where I'm at (right in the middle of the parking lot), get out to do a walk around and find that I have a TOTALLY flat tire. The tire is 3 years old and blew out. What luck. It is lucky though that my cell phone was actually charged and Mike was at home to come help (rescue) me. My friend Laura sees me and stays with me until Mike comes. Thanks Laura! It's now about 11:30 I'm still in the parking lot and I realize I have to feed my kids lunch, pick up snacks from home (it's my week to bring snacks for school) and get my kids to the school by 12:15. Stress!
Mike and I still did lunch but after running around so much. I sat down for literally 5 min. before I had to go pick the kids up again.
I've decided. Even though I have to buy a new tire, I'm getting a pedicure soon. Now who can I talk into going with me since I hate doing things like that by myself. Laura? you in?