So was meant to go and visit my friend today, which is about a 2 hour drive. Geared myself up for it with the LO, had it all organised, but had a niggle last night that my MOT was due this month so thought I ought to check just in case. Turns out, it was due on 12 August. Had to cancel my trip and find a garage that could do it today, all the while in fear that I'd be arrested. Found one, but not in walking distance, so we went first thing and then got The Bus to the local shopping centre to get breakfast. I haven't caught a bus in years. Turns out, front tyre was split and needed replacing, and if I'd have gone on my trip as intended the tyre would have probably blown. Would have definitely crashed and then realised I had no MOT, dread to think. So, long story short, we have spent 5 HOURS in the shopping centre, had breakfast and lunch at m&s and bought a birthday build a bear. There is a mini soft play which was a godsend. I am now utterly shattered.