Ok, he called and said he forgot the ash bucket and I told him that I'm sorry for being a crazy bitch. He said that all would be forgiven if I came out and brought the ash bucket. I was planning on going anyway and he knew that, so really... the ash bucket was a rather small penance. Grace got to run around with the child of one of her daddy's work buddies. They are about the same age and seemed to have lots of fun together. I got too see some friends and have some quality, stress free time with the husband. I'm glad I went.