One of the hardest things about living without my husband around has been the logistics of handling three small kids. I have only one set of hands and there are times when Chloe and Luke both need their teeth brushed, Audrey needs a bottle, everyone needs pajamas, I still need dinner, and we all need it RIGHT! NOW!
But sometimes it’s really a little ridiculous! Our tv broke, so I did all my comparison shopping online, then bought a new one. from Sears (because have I mentioned that I am watching the entire Alias series on dvd while my husband is gone? How did I not know this was such a great show and I was totally missing out while it was actually on the air?)
Anyway. I ordered it to be delivered to our local Sears and went to pick it up today. The designated loading zone for the pick up area was full, so I parked in the nearest parking space about 10 feet away.
Got all three kids unstrapped and out.
Got Audrey in the stroller.
Splashed in puddles.
Went inside to have them load up the tv.
But they could not load it into my car that was 10 feet away from the designated loading area. So I went back out.
Splashed in puddles.
Got Audrey out of the stroller.
Got all three kids in and strapped.
Drove 10 feet and waited while the guys put it in the back of the van.
Drove 10 feet to park again.
Got all three kids unstrapped and out.
Got Audrey in the stroller.
Splashed in puddles.
Went into the mall to have dinner and look at sand sculptures.
And we all had ice cream.
Because it really does make everything better!
JennyB! But I don’t have any way to contact you. So hopefully you check back with me. You get your choice of cups. Each one has the coffee picture on it, but there are three sayings to choose from…
-A morning without coffee is like…something…without something else.
-Sleep is a symptom of caffeine deprivation.
-Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee.
Let me know which one you prefer!
***UPDATE*** Comments are now closed. The winner will be announced this evening around 5pm central time. See ya then!
It’s here! Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer is hosting the bloggy giveaway. To join in the fun, I am giving away an “After a cup of coffee…or two” mug! You can choose from three designs. And don’t worry, if you like the mugs but don’t win, you can buy one for yourself (or your 50 closest friends) on my sidebar.
Good luck!
Oh, and if you actually want to win, make sure you leave me your email or blog address so I can find you! The winner will be chosen at random on Friday, July 27. This giveaway is open only for those in the US or Canada.
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From my dishwasher’s instructions:
“There is no need to prewash your dishes.”
Doesn’t it send shivers down your spine?
And I have no idea how it is possible but somehow the new dishwasher- which is exactly the same size and fits in the same space as my old one- holds about 14,000 more dishes.
And the top rack raises and lowers and there are things that attach and detach and fold over, and it brings me joy and fills my kitchen with light and happiness just to look at it.
It does not, however, bring me joy to see the scratch/chip that somehow got put in my cupboard. I’ve had three phone conversations about it today, the original guy who came out is coming back next week to look at it, and you can bet that Home Depot is getting a visit by me in person.
I’ll keep you updated about that.
And I know you’ll all just be on the edge of your seats until this drama plays out.
I hope you can sleep what with all the excitement and new developments going on.
But hey, at least it got rid of my blogger’s block!
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