The Best-Laid Plans

What is it that they say about the best-laid plans? I had planned a surprise party for Ed for Saturday night for his birthday and completion of graduate school. Had the location all set, balloons, cake, guests called, etc. Had told Ed, "let's go out to eat tonight." He didn't suspect a thing! But Ed calls me at work at almost 6pm on Saturday and says, "We can't go out to eat tonight. Fletcher isn't feeling well." To make a long story short, Ed went to his surprise party alone. He had a nice time. Thanks to Chris for being my party-planners assistant and arriving early to help set things up, and to all the friends who came to help Ed celebrate his accomplishments! Congratulations, sweetheart!