When it rains, it pours, of course! I already reviewed the story of the cramped Lexus and the necessity to purchase a new vehicle. The Sunday after the twins came home, the washing machine stopped working. Neil immediately put in a service request on the Sears website that day; they were to send someone the following Monday. Monday was also the day of the twins’ first pediatrician appointment, and we were hoping that Mom would accompany us. As it turned out, since the Sears person hadn’t yet come when we left for the appt, Mom stayed at home to wait for him/her. When N and I returned from the doc visit after 5:00, the Sears person had yet to come. Neil was quite angry (although kept his cool) and phoned multiple customer service people; no one was available to come the next day, so Wednesday was to be the date. Alas, no one came on Wednesday either. This was no fun, as Neil had to run early mornings down to the Laundromat to wash the baby clothes! Such a bad deal, b/c even though Neil called another repair service and they sent someone out on Thursday, the guy said he didn’t have the knowledge or parts to repair a Sears washer. Finally, the Sears person showed up—we have a whole rusted-out side to the machine and it has a remaining life of probably only one year— Apparently there was a recall and a class action suit about it, which might have reimbursed us for the whole machine—bummer!
Then, I can’t remember what night it was—the upstairs AC unit basically stopped working. Linda (our FANTASTIC night nurse), the twins and I endured a very, very hot and humid night. Neil phoned our usual AC folks, and the repair was done, but..... the serviceman recommended replacing the entire unit before it just stops working in the dead of summer (really bad in Houston by the way) - wow more moola out the door! On the plus side, they said that the unit we had was of somewhat poor quality and efficiency, and that the newer, better units were much quieter, and much more efficient.
Sharlene comes in today, and we’re going to make it our “family field trip” to go to the airport to pick her up. The twins have enjoyed the few rides that we have taken to the doctor. I told her that we really need her help, but that although it’s quite chaotic around here, it’s kinda fun, and definitely not depressing! It’s been hotter than blue blazes in Houston, so I told her to bring the appropriate clothing!
Oh my, what a journey!
WNCB
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