a glimpse into trying to have a meeting..trying

Trying to get Salt opened involves meeting with A LOT of people. Yesterday, we had to squeeze in a meeting with our liquor distributor for 4:30. A sketchy time since it would involve our kids possibly joining us. But not to worry, we have Direct TV at Salt now, so they could just watch tv during the meeting, no problem. Plus, Bridget had dance class and our friend would be driving her. Ok ready to go. Trying to get Bridget off to dance, she suddenly develops a "Stomach Ache" because she didn't want to go because the costume that she has to wear for her dance recital in JUNE is too girly and well, she just doesn't even want to dance anymore. Ok, we finally get her to leave. Get to Salt in the knick of time--Mom, Corry, Mike (corry's friend) and Kai. Dad is waiting with the vendor. Ok, Kai watch TV and quiet please. We start the meeting. Somebody comes to the door--applying for a job. Ok. Phone rings. Phone rings again and again and again. Kai doesn't WANT to watch tv. Ok, out to the back with Corry and Mike to explore the stream. Sit back down. Someone else is at the door. Ok, back to the meeting. Phone rings, it's our friend who took Bridget to dance-- Bridget is "sick." Ok, call the school. She's fine, but weird, she has your house phone with her in case she wanted to call you. What?! Back to the meeting. Corry has come up the stairs (our office is above the restaurant). He is motioning me to come out--looking worried. Kai FELL IN THE STREAM! Needless to say I finally left Brad to conduct the meeting without me. Wrapped Kai in an apron and headed home. Seriously, we could really use a nanny. Another day in the life....