Your parents said you could go out for ice cream but it is closed.
Maybe you can have dessert at home, get a different type of dessert, or go out for ice cream another day
You wanted to wear your favorite sweatshirt but it is dirty.
Wear something else, you may like it or get compliments on your new outfit
Your grandparents can't come over on your birthday to celebrate.
Celebrate with them a different day, or call them that day