an extra day

Last night I was scheduled to fly home after a busy and fulfilling week with new baby, mom/daughter and daughter/sister/aunt.
On the way to the airport, a neighboring vehicle at the stop light informed us the car was leaking fluids profusely and smoking.
We pulled off to a gas station, called AAA, and called a taxi to try and make the flight. We didn't. However, the airline rescheduled me for tonight at no charge, along with the fact that an airport is the perfect place to find a rental car. So back to Bloomington we went, to enjoy a bonus day with baby and family members. I was grateful for the fact that cell phones make emergency situations like that so much more manageable, and that the new family unit was safely at home, not stuck and on the road and not dealing with all the hassle. When we arrived back at the apartment, the table was set, with soup on the stove (made by a dear friend along with yummy cookies). Now the car is towed and back in Bloomington to be repaired. We'll travel back to the airport in our rental and try once again to fly home, away from baby. No more bonuses for a while--Skype will have to do.