Jenn Doing My Best

Spoiler alert: I didn’t make it to the post office today. Yesterday, I shared how my post office plans got derailed by inclement weather, among other things.

Well, life happened again today around mid-morning and my original plans to go to the post office were unexpectedly altered. 🫤

First—I Started the Day with Early Bird Christmas Shopping

I went to Target around 7:30 a.m. to finish the Christmas shopping. The store wasn’t very busy. It was calm and quiet—just the way I like it.

I honestly love running my errands and shopping early in the morning. I used to be a night owl, but once I turned 40, I transitioned into a morning person.

Now that I’m a morning person, I prefer doing my grocery shopping and errands first thing in the morning. I can get in and out of places quickly, and I don’t feel rushed or overwhelmed by crowds, long lines, and congested traffic.

Everything is So Peaceful When You’re an Early Bird Shopper. 😌✨️

Early morning Target runs are one of my quiet joys.

Even though, I’m not a coffee drinker, I find comfort in being greeted by the sweet aroma of Starbucks coffee as I walk through the front doors.

But once 11 a.m. hits, the quiet of the morning fades, and the day picks up.

And Then I Started Having Car Trouble at the Grocery Store. 😫

Because of course I would have car trouble. This day wouldn’t be complete without a little hiccups, right? 😂🙃

After finishing my Christmas shopping, I decided to go ahead and knock out the weekly grocery shopping.

However, something weird happened as I was walking back to my minivan from the grocery store. My car wouldn’t unlock.

I tried pressing the buttons on my key fob many times, but it still wouldn’t unlock. I said a quick prayer and called Travis at work for help.

He thought maybe the remote key needed a new battery So, he walked me through how to open the key fob (it’s quite hard!) and replace the battery.

I replaced the fob battery, but I still couldn’t get my van to unlock. Travis said he’d leave work right away to come meet me and help me out.

A Warm Cup of Tea to Ease My Anxiety

Feeling anxious and very hungry, I needed something to help calm my nerves and give me a little energy.

I remembered the grocery store also had a Starbucks café, just like Target, and I thought that was the best place to wait for Travis. So I ordered an overpriced Earl Grey tea and blueberry muffin. 😆☕️

It was exactly what I needed in that moment of high stress!

The warmth of the tea and blueberry muffin helped ease my anxiety. I took a deep breath, sipped my tea, and told myself everything is going to be okay.

Problem Solved: Bad Car Battery

Long story short—it turned out the issue wasn’t the key fob. The actual minivan had a bad battery. 😲

We had just bought a new battery for the van in the summertime, so this was a little surprising.

Thankfully, the battery was still under warranty, and Travis was able to get it replaced at no charge.

Thankful for My Loving, Caring Husband! ❤️

I love my husband. 🥰 He doesn’t even think twice if it sounds like I need help. He immediately offers his help and comes to my aid. He’s amazing. ❤️

Travis helped put the groceries up, and he went back to the store to call a locksmith to come out and unlock the minivan.

Ending the Crazy Day with Homemade French Toast

My peaceful-turned-chaotic day took a lot of energy out of me. I needed something cozy and warm for dinner, so I made homemade French toast and scrambled eggs. 😋🥞

I am SO grateful we were able to resolve the issue with the van. It took a few hours to fix everything, but in the end, everything worked out.

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