Because of the email I got from Central Penn Parent, I decided to untether the two of us from our afternoon routine so we could get milkshakes at the Capitol.
Because the event was held in the City of Harrisburg, it took me a LONG time to find parking. After two attempts at parallel parking, I found an easy spot, parked, paid the muni meter, put Ari in the stroller, was on our way.
Because of Ari being in a stroller, it was virtually impossible to find an easy way up to the Senate side of the State Capitol. I tried to find a ramp, but every ramp I found still required me to climb a few stairs, which I didn’t think was wise since I saw ⬇️THIS⬇️ from the street.
Because of my growling stomach (It was 12:25 p.m.) and my $3 investment in a parking spot, I decided to take Ari out to lunch.
Because Ari didn’t like the combination of Swiss cheese and cheddar cheese on the grilled cheese I ordered him, we asked to have it remade with cheddar-only.
Because Ari was hungry, he decided to gobble up my soup.
Because the new grilled cheese took awhile to arrive, my parking meter almost ran out. Apparently, I waited too long to reply and my parking meter expired!
Because I didn’t want to get a parking ticket, I asked the waiter to give me a box for Ari’s new grilled cheese. I asked for the check, signed it, and jetted out of the restaurant. I hustled out of the restaurant. A guy noticed me running and cheered me on, encouraging me to “beat the meter.”
Because I had rushed out of the restaurant when my meter didn’t renew via text message I accidentally left my credit card at the restaurant. Thankfully, the restaurant had already put it aside. Whew!
Because of the way today went, I’ve come to realize there’s no such thing as a free milkshake.
Raising Literate Humans 
Hahaha! What a great story. Wish you’d gotten that milkshake, but glad you at least got grilled cheese and some delicious-looking soup.
Meh. I didn’t get a grilled cheese (Ari did.), but I did get a good turkey sandwich on decent GF bread. Silver linings, right?
You had quite the afternoon! I enjoyed the repetition of Because… may you get your milkshake in the near future!
We will! We’re on a quest to pursue our scoops!
https://visitpa.com/south-central-pennsylvania-ice-cream-trail?fbclid=IwAR1_rSmjI5B7dCgler8Viq8_ytjgZgJLaWsljJuOQkJczRDWVcCvMVQIwaU
What an adventure! This felt like the book Fortunately. Do you know it?
No. Who is the author?
Remi Charlip
I love the “Because of…” structure to this piece. Sounds like a fun day – full of changed plans. Did you get a milkshake after all?
I wish! I will have to buy myself one this weekend. Or next. 🙂
I agree with Jess that it sounds like Fortunately. Sounds like an adventure. Those shake ups can be good.