Day from hell!

Yesterday was a horrible day. It started off good, but quickly went downhill. We got up early and ran to Brookings to pick up a few things. I showed you a picture of the sewer pipe which was in obvious need of repair. The plumber thought they would be able to repair it in the basement which was really good news.

We got home from Brookings around 11 and realized that we didn't have any water. Crap! Do you realize how much you use your sewer system, your drain? I mean, the obvious fact that you can't take a shower or flush the toilet is one thing, but after giving Jack a bottle, the obvious thing to do is rinse out the bottle, right? Not if you are replacing your sewer pipe you can't.

I noticed Justin was outside talking to the plumber in the front yard. They both looked serious. Justin came in the house and looked like someone had just punched him in the stomach. Awesome! (sigh) He told me that they were going to have to dig in front of the house. WHAT? Are they sure? Maybe I should talk to them. There was no use. It had to be done.

Natey was beside himself with joy knowing that in a few short minutes a backhoe would adorn our front yard. Again, awesome! (sigh) Oh - right! I forgot to tell you what was already there.

That's right, a cement truck. Now, what's not to love about a cement truck, right? He couldn't have been happier. Wait - yes he could. One backhoe please!

Great! Could you please dig a huge hole in our front yard? YOU COULD? Oh happy day!!!

Hello Mr. Plumber. How much do you get paid an hour? I hope it's a good amount, however, I also hope it's out of someone else's pocket. How are you not getting wet? It's really raining out there.

Great! You guys think of everything.

As if this weren't fun enough, the guys doing the drain tile in the basement accidentally got the phone line wet so the phone guy got to come over and see the inside of our house. It was a WRECK. I was embarrassed to let him in, but we didn't have a choice.

Finally I loaded up the kids and headed off to Tracy's. We had supper and the kids had fun playing. Tracy's hair turned black while she was sleeping (wink, wink). She washed her hair and Peach decided she wanted to look like 'Tacy' - see!

The good news is that our little baby nephew was brought into this world without complications. The drain tile project is almost complete. We had water by 8pm. I went to a house where my family is loved as if we were family.

It could have been worse, right? I mean, someone could have tried to kill me. I'll save that story for tomorrow.