Winning at this parenting thing

After weeks (more than we deserve) of pretty nice fall weather, we were blessed with heavy rain and gale force winds.  The rain stopped around 9, and I had this great idea that we should walk to the local Starbucks for hot chocolate.  Anything to get the crazy boys out of the house.  Yeah, taking your kids for a walk in gale force winds with wires and trees blowing furiously probably not the smartest or safest idea.  We had two people warn us about falling branches, and boy number 2 was in tears by the time we got home.  Apparently he was terrified.  Guilt ridden mom equals kids getting to chill on the couch watching The Lion King.  Hurrah for screen time!