The "Accident"

So last night while I was at work I was trying to think of something that day to be grateful for. I remembered an incident that occured earlier in the afternoon. It was 1:00pm, and I had just put Ava down for a nap. The phone rang, and the caller ID showed public schools. When I answered the conversation went something like this:

"Mom, it's Lexi. While I was at recess I had an accident."

"Ok, I'll be right there. I just put Ava down for a nap, but I will hurry..are you ok?"

My first thought was that she had fallen and broke something, or needed stitches somewhere, or maybe just a little scrape or something.....Then she said,

"Yeah, I am ok, but I need some new pants"

"You need new pants?"

"Yeah, I peed in my pants in the snow!"

I admit, I was frustrated at the timing, and the fact that she even did this, but tonight, while looking back, this incident is what I am grateful for. It could have been something serious, but it wasn't. It was simple. I will be grateful tonight for the soaked pants, and not the cast or stitches!