Thursday, January 28, 2010

My New Best Friends

Last November, Home Depot ran a huge sale on washers and dryers. They were irresistibly inexpensive. And Kelly took the bait. Sure, our washer was loud and leaky and the dryer took at least two cycles to dry a single load, but I was just fine with what we had. See, I am NOT a spender!

The new stuff was supposed to be a Christmas present, delivered at the end of December. Yes, that was 4 weeks ago. Due to a problem with the manufacturer, my new washer and dryer were delivered on Tuesday. And I have learned something about myself. I don't like new things. I'm afraid that I'll break them. I like my comfortable old stuff. This is why I hate parting with old running shoes, totaled cars, and leaky washers.

Don't get me wrong: I love the new ones, but I don't know what to do with all those BUTTONS yet. My favorite features are the windows (better the YouTube!) and the jaunty tune they play when a load is finished. I'm sure that once I see how they affect our power bills and water usage, I'll like them even more. And when the life of my old clothes is extended and I can pull those old Girbaud jeans out of storage when the '90's styles come back, I'll be downright giddy.Here is the reason that it is imperative to have a good washer and dryer:

Ahh, self expression.

7 comments:

Dave W said...

You don't really still have your Girbauds do you?

Unknown said...

I love you blog and your family. You look like you have so much fun, and I think you are a wonderful mom. I would love to come spend a day at your house. A swing room? That is so up my alley. Coolest parents ever.

Steve and Cami said...

oh amy, amy, amy. they are fantastic. i hope you can do something other than laundry.

daisy has amazing fashion sense.

Anonymous said...

Love Daisy's outfit, fashion statement. Happy Birthday to her on Sunday a big 4 years old. Sending a BIG KISS from Utah.

Grandma Judy

Katherine said...

Love the washer and dryer. You will also use HALF the detergent. New is NICE!!!

Liz said...

Besides Daisy's striking outfit, I noticed her THUMB!!!!!!! Holy cow--never saw such a chappy, red appendage. But what to do? xoxoxo

Katherine said...

Just looked at that thumb too. All I can say is OUCH!! Can't believe that isn't enough to make her quit right there. :) Can't believe she is 4!!!