My washing machine has leaked for years but it has been getting worse and worse as time has gone on. Our local appliance repairman has fixed various problems but he seems reluctant to return to examine it to determine what is wrong is this time.
I kept saying that it was "my good machine" and in my mind I was thinking it was still "new." Then it finally hit me, that we had purchased the Whirlpool before my son was born -- and he just celebrated his tenth birthday.
New hubby said he wasn't an appliance repairman and maybe it was just "worn out" and we should replace the machine. Although I was worried about the cost, I agreed to go look at new washers on Thursday evening.
So the four of us all trucked over to Home Depot and picked out an Amana front loader. Unfortunately the store doesn't keep appliances in stock and so you have to place your order and wait for a couple of weeks for delivery.
After we left, I took the kids to McDonalds for a late supper. As she was eating her fries Isobel looked up at me and innocently asked "Is the washing machine in the trunk, Mummy..."
I guess she remembered waiting in line at the check out and she remembered us saying that we were buying a new machine, but she didn't remember seeing it packed up! So I quickly explained to her how the order process worked.
Now Isobel and I are eagerly awaiting the telephone call that will signal the arrival of the new appliance... and we'll all soon be wearing clean clothes! I can't wait!
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