It seems like every time I go to McDonald’s in search of a milkshake their shake machine is broken.* It happened today at lunch. It happened a few weeks ago, on a Saturday afternoon. It happens to me ALL THE TIME. Practically every time I decide I want a fake strawberry milkshake and happen to be near a McDonald’s. It isn’t even the same location each time – it would be different if it was the same shake machine that was constantly breaking. But no. It’s like McDonald’s employees all over the country wait for the opportunity to look out the window and say “Nonsoccermom is coming and it looks like she is craving a milkshake. Quick! Hang the out-of-order sign on the machine!” Grrr.

*But only when I am the one craving a shake. When AE wants a milkshake (which happens frequently) the machine is in proper working order every time. I suppose I should be thankful for that at least – in theory, I am the reasonable adult here and can deal with the disappointment.