Good, Better, Best

Well, tonight I had a wonderful dilemma! Cubby took the kiddos to Dairy Queen and I had planned on attending "Munch and Mingle" (and Enrichment activity for Relief Society where we all get together with food, and munch and mingle--fairly self explanitory.) Anyhow, I was ready to go, had called for directions, and was putting Peanut outside, and he looked up at me with his big, sad eyes, like, "Please, take me for a walk." Well, I'd like to say that I broke down and took him right then and there, but I got in the car and drove to my mom's house to pick up some clothes she'd picked up for Christian. On the way over, I saw EVERYONE out, walking their dogs! The car ride then gave me a chance to think things over a bit.
Here I was, an evening out, and I could choose to:
1) Attend Munch and Mingle, as planned, and have a good time eating and talking with friends. (GOOD)
2) Run some errands that I haven't gotten to and then head home to do some cleaning. (BETTER)
3) Take our poor dog for a much needed (and deserved) walk and get some fresh air, exercise, and quiet time. (BEST)
So, after picking up stuff from my mom's, I headed back and took Peanut for a nice, long walk. He couldn't have been happier or more excited and it felt sooooo good to be out. Sweet dog.
Although I missed out on a fun night with friends, I'm glad that I went out for the walk. I must say that it does help to prioritize the good, the better, and the best...although on other nights, my choices may have been switched around in an entirely different order.