Brian and I are quickly approaching our ninth wedding anniversary, it’s this Thursday, but we celebrated this weekend with our kids going to Grandma’s for the night, then we went to dinner and I did not drink too much (don’t listen to Brian if he tells you anything different, or Christy who I drunk texted, m’kay? or Crooked Eyebrow who I drunk texted, too.) (not to self – when drinking, leave blackberry in glove compartment. Amen.) and then we went furniture shopping because is there anything more romantic than that?
Oh and we did shop at Wal-Mart after dinner, but we went there for more alcohol and while I should not have gone there since I said I was breaking up with Wal-Mart last week, I can blame being drunk from the vodka filled cosmo and the glasses of red wine, or..uh, I mean, I was drunk from ALL OF THE LOVE.
Yes, that’s more like it.
The night before our big drunk date our romantic celebration we were furniture shopping with the kids (which I only recommend to you if you like stabbing sticks in your eyes) and I found a BEAUTIFUL painting that I loved and that would look stunning above our fireplace, the only problem is that it was a few hundred dollars and if anyone knows Brian, you know that the only time he likes things that are a few hundred dollars are when it’s on a paycheck. So, you can see where we tend to butt heads. Especially when it means spending money on something that just sits there and looks pretty for years to come, he much prefers to spend that type of cash on say, a Wii or a vacuum cleaner or a lawn mower or sunglasses or computer wire, not that I blame him or anything.
But in MY defense, I do not commonly fall in love with artwork, in fact, I’m quite picky, but this particular piece took my breath away and it had a wonderful tree on it and it made me think of our James and Jake, it was peaceful and beautiful. I thought about the sad day, years from now when our children would fight over who would get this phenomenal piece of art after my passing. *sigh*
And let me back up a bit to stop and remind you that last week, I mentioned, in passing, that our washing machine was broken and well, it’s true, it was broken. By Saturday morning the situation was turning critical as the laundry piles were building and the water that was sitting in the washer when it broke was still sitting in the same washer and well, standing water is never a good thing, unless it’s in an ocean and I’m sitting by it in a chair with a margarita and a flat stomach.
This was not the case. So, Brian called the repair guy and he basically said "well, I’ll charge you $109 just to come out to your house and seven years ago you paid $350 for this washer, sooooooooooooooooo…just buy a new one."
Which I’m sure he meant from his store, but that just went right over our heads and instead of the family owned appliance store with excellent service, with whom I went to high school with their daughter, we decided to go to Best Buy. Because, well, isn’t that where you go to buy a washing machine?
But, the salesperson at Best Buy was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, (big shout-out to Best Buy coming….) not only did the person at Best Buy teach us about every single washer, he didn’t really care what we bought, because he doesn’t work on commission, so when he was helping us? He
was really helping us and it was amazing. And then, on a Sunday, about 20 hours after we walked into Best Buy, I was washing a load of laundry in my brand new, front loading, very fancy and smart and efficient washing machine. And to make matters even better? I was actually sad when I was done with my laundry last night. I’m not kidding.
I may actually re-wash my clothes, you know, for fun.
And Ariel? Well, she watches the cycles like it’s the best Hannah Montana episode ever.
It’s awesome.
So, my point is, that washing machine? Has suddenly turned into our anniversary present, which is terribly romantic and all, but seriously? A washing machine?
I know, we are overloaded with romance here at the folding laundry household, it’s just like the year we bought a house for our anniversary in 2003.
It’s the stuff Harlequins are made of.
But next year, we decided we are going to do something really amazing and different…we are going to buy the matching dryer.
I honestly can’t wait.
(since many of you are asking…no, we did not get the artwork.)
Hahaha. I love it! You’re hilarious Beth!
Happy (early) Anniversary and Congrats on your pretty new washer!
Hahaha. I love it! You’re hilarious Beth!
Happy (early) Anniversary and Congrats on your pretty new washer!
Our washing machine may die soon. It is starting to whistle and even though I have no idea what that means, I stuck a bug in hub’s ear that I want a new one when this dies.
New one meaning a front loader and energy efficient. I told him we must go to Best Buy when it does quit on us.
Don’t they have the best appliances there?
Congrats on the anniversary!
Our washing machine may die soon. It is starting to whistle and even though I have no idea what that means, I stuck a bug in hub’s ear that I want a new one when this dies.
New one meaning a front loader and energy efficient. I told him we must go to Best Buy when it does quit on us.
Don’t they have the best appliances there?
Congrats on the anniversary!
It is quite romantic. And you can drunk text me anytime! Maybe when I’m there visiting, we can get drunk and text each other!!
So they sell hard liquor at your Walmart? Not here. We have to go to that guns/liquor store!! Fo’ realz.
So that is the EXACT same washing machine I have. And I have the dryer too. It’s wonderful and it will make you want to do nothing but laundry. I think I might have blogged about mine when I got them. Because they are so wonderful and awesome.
The best part for me? They stack. Yup. Mine are stacked, because we have a total lack of space in our tiny house.
It is quite romantic. And you can drunk text me anytime! Maybe when I’m there visiting, we can get drunk and text each other!!
So they sell hard liquor at your Walmart? Not here. We have to go to that guns/liquor store!! Fo’ realz.
So that is the EXACT same washing machine I have. And I have the dryer too. It’s wonderful and it will make you want to do nothing but laundry. I think I might have blogged about mine when I got them. Because they are so wonderful and awesome.
The best part for me? They stack. Yup. Mine are stacked, because we have a total lack of space in our tiny house.
Diet Coke nearly came out of my nose – too stinking funny.. Anniversary presents in my family are a joke – truly.. One year dad bought mom a round pen, then an indoor riding arena and then he bought her a horse trailer (all spread out over 20 some years) so my mom makes it her job in finding just the perfect girly/house gift for my dad – it’s pretty funny… Keep us updated about the break up with Walmart – i’ve tried it before but it’s damn hard and I keep going back like it’s an old pair of jeans I can’t cast off;) Happy Anniversary!!
Diet Coke nearly came out of my nose – too stinking funny.. Anniversary presents in my family are a joke – truly.. One year dad bought mom a round pen, then an indoor riding arena and then he bought her a horse trailer (all spread out over 20 some years) so my mom makes it her job in finding just the perfect girly/house gift for my dad – it’s pretty funny… Keep us updated about the break up with Walmart – i’ve tried it before but it’s damn hard and I keep going back like it’s an old pair of jeans I can’t cast off;) Happy Anniversary!!
I so dream of this washer
I so dream of this washer
It’s LIFE. And you’re doing it TOGETHER! No gift can top that. (That’s what I tell myself every year since we don’t do the gift thing). But really, it’s true.
Happy 9th Anniversary!!!
It’s LIFE. And you’re doing it TOGETHER! No gift can top that. (That’s what I tell myself every year since we don’t do the gift thing). But really, it’s true.
Happy 9th Anniversary!!!
Our 16th was on Friday. I called the new refrigerator I was forced to get a couple of weeks ago my gift. I love the new fridge, but it would have been so much nicer if my old one had not decided to quit working. That money cold have gone toward a nice weekend away, new power tools (I don’t wear much jewelry), shoes, clothes, etc.
Growing up and being practical is not much fun.;)
Our 16th was on Friday. I called the new refrigerator I was forced to get a couple of weeks ago my gift. I love the new fridge, but it would have been so much nicer if my old one had not decided to quit working. That money cold have gone toward a nice weekend away, new power tools (I don’t wear much jewelry), shoes, clothes, etc.
Growing up and being practical is not much fun.;)
We have romantic anniversaries like that all the time! It’s technically a romantic evening when you are on a date with NO kids- it changes the whole evening so whether you’re on a beach with a flat tummy or walking around Wal-Mart searching for more booze…it counts! I love the washer-looks like my sisters’ and yes, I got the same present two yrs ago in Kansas. I loved doing laundry then too. Don’t worry- it will pass. Happy 9th!!!
We have romantic anniversaries like that all the time! It’s technically a romantic evening when you are on a date with NO kids- it changes the whole evening so whether you’re on a beach with a flat tummy or walking around Wal-Mart searching for more booze…it counts! I love the washer-looks like my sisters’ and yes, I got the same present two yrs ago in Kansas. I loved doing laundry then too. Don’t worry- it will pass. Happy 9th!!!
Oh she’s a pretty one. I would be sitting there right next to Ariel watching it. Fun stuff. And Happy Anniversary Beth and Brian! So did you buy the picture?
Oh she’s a pretty one. I would be sitting there right next to Ariel watching it. Fun stuff. And Happy Anniversary Beth and Brian! So did you buy the picture?
Hi Beth……. Your hubby and my hubby sound like they are much from the same mold when it comes to spending money. Me thinks we could start a blog about the ways we do not see eye to eye. Glad to see that I’m not alone in “buying stuff for the house” for anniversaries. This year we got a new washer, dryer and dishwasher. I guess each time I walk through the kitchen my heart will pitter patter as I think of it….
Cool new washer by the way. However, your washer is missing it’s mate. Tell that sweet hubby of yours that the washer must divorce the old dryer and get the new front loading one. Tell him all about the energy effiencieny and money savings (smile). Remind him that it will make it easier for the kids to load and unload soon (see below. When your front loading dryer meets up with front loading washer your laundry issues will become this: your closes will dry in almost 20 minutes and instead of having the laundry pile up TO BE washer…. it will be waiting on the OTHER end to be folder. Which reminds me. It is time for a Lewis Family Laundry party to be called. I can feel the kids eyes rolling already.
Enjoy!
Stephanie
Hi Beth……. Your hubby and my hubby sound like they are much from the same mold when it comes to spending money. Me thinks we could start a blog about the ways we do not see eye to eye. Glad to see that I’m not alone in “buying stuff for the house” for anniversaries. This year we got a new washer, dryer and dishwasher. I guess each time I walk through the kitchen my heart will pitter patter as I think of it….
Cool new washer by the way. However, your washer is missing it’s mate. Tell that sweet hubby of yours that the washer must divorce the old dryer and get the new front loading one. Tell him all about the energy effiencieny and money savings (smile). Remind him that it will make it easier for the kids to load and unload soon (see below. When your front loading dryer meets up with front loading washer your laundry issues will become this: your closes will dry in almost 20 minutes and instead of having the laundry pile up TO BE washer…. it will be waiting on the OTHER end to be folder. Which reminds me. It is time for a Lewis Family Laundry party to be called. I can feel the kids eyes rolling already.
Enjoy!
Stephanie
You are a trip!! I am eyeballing a new front loading set, too and I can’t wait ’til they’re mine. Excited about appliances……man, that makes me sound old!
Happy Anniversary
You are a trip!! I am eyeballing a new front loading set, too and I can’t wait ’til they’re mine. Excited about appliances……man, that makes me sound old!
Happy Anniversary
HA!
I wish I would have had a blackberry that night. We were soooo close and I too was drinking cosmos of multiple varities.
So, I’m digging your laundry machiene and If you are so super excited about, I’ll have my dirty white there at 7pm. Have the ‘ritas ready.
Happy anniversary B&B!(soon)
HA!
I wish I would have had a blackberry that night. We were soooo close and I too was drinking cosmos of multiple varities.
So, I’m digging your laundry machiene and If you are so super excited about, I’ll have my dirty white there at 7pm. Have the ‘ritas ready.
Happy anniversary B&B!(soon)
That is so romantic… almost as romantic as my hubby taking me through the drive-thru at McDonalds in Vegas right after we got married 8 years ago. ;o)
I am jealous of that washer though!
That is so romantic… almost as romantic as my hubby taking me through the drive-thru at McDonalds in Vegas right after we got married 8 years ago. ;o)
I am jealous of that washer though!
And you’re still getting that artwork, right?
Steph
And you’re still getting that artwork, right?
Steph
Happy Anniversary! Mine is August 14th… And that washing machine? All you have to do is engrave on it: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ’08. Then it will become a family heirloom, and your kids can fight over THAT rather than an exquisite art piece! In the meantime, can you spend a romantic evening during laundry!?
Happy Anniversary! Mine is August 14th… And that washing machine? All you have to do is engrave on it: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ’08. Then it will become a family heirloom, and your kids can fight over THAT rather than an exquisite art piece! In the meantime, can you spend a romantic evening during laundry!?
I’m pretty sure the 9th anniversary traditional gift is “laundry.” So it’s all good.
I’m pretty sure the 9th anniversary traditional gift is “laundry.” So it’s all good.
I love practical gifts for anniversaries!
Oh and I have the same dryer (mine is a few years old) and I LOVE it! Hope you do too!
I love practical gifts for anniversaries!
Oh and I have the same dryer (mine is a few years old) and I LOVE it! Hope you do too!
I’d say that poor little washing machine looks very, very lonely. It looks absolutely lost without its soul mate.
(BTW, I am soooo jealous!!!)
I’d say that poor little washing machine looks very, very lonely. It looks absolutely lost without its soul mate.
(BTW, I am soooo jealous!!!)
Sadly, I don’t get anniversary presents. For some reason when we were 22 (ie STUPID) we thought it would be a good idea to get married 2 days after Christmas. So now every year on our anniversary we’re broke, sick of family, and fat.
It’s VERY romantic.
Only slightly more romantic is the CASH my husband has given me for the past 2 years as birthday gifts.
The romance overflows at the minivan mom household also.
Sadly, I don’t get anniversary presents. For some reason when we were 22 (ie STUPID) we thought it would be a good idea to get married 2 days after Christmas. So now every year on our anniversary we’re broke, sick of family, and fat.
It’s VERY romantic.
Only slightly more romantic is the CASH my husband has given me for the past 2 years as birthday gifts.
The romance overflows at the minivan mom household also.
It’s all about functionality, isn’t it. We bypassed the romanticness years ago.
Good times.
It’s all about functionality, isn’t it. We bypassed the romanticness years ago.
Good times.
It’s all about functionality, isn’t it. We bypassed the romanticness years ago.
Good times.
It’s all about functionality, isn’t it. We bypassed the romanticness years ago.
Good times.
That LG machine brings me such joy — I love the song it plays at the end of a cycle! It’s the little things in life, I tell you.
There’s always Christmas for the artwork.
That LG machine brings me such joy — I love the song it plays at the end of a cycle! It’s the little things in life, I tell you.
There’s always Christmas for the artwork.
My CPA husband might disagree with me, but couldn’t that washing machine be considered a tax deduction since your blog is “I Should be Folding Laundry”? AND you just blogged about it?
My CPA husband might disagree with me, but couldn’t that washing machine be considered a tax deduction since your blog is “I Should be Folding Laundry”? AND you just blogged about it?
What a nice washer! Sounds like my kind of date, wine and Wal-Mart!I received my free Primo water this weekend, LOVE IT! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
What a nice washer! Sounds like my kind of date, wine and Wal-Mart!I received my free Primo water this weekend, LOVE IT! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
unless it’s in an ocean and I’m sitting by it in a chair with a margarita and a flat stomach. Child, how you do crack me up! I needed that, big time.
Congrats on the new washer. Sorry about the WalMart bootie call. It was bound to happen, though. Girls love a bad boy.
unless it’s in an ocean and I’m sitting by it in a chair with a margarita and a flat stomach. Child, how you do crack me up! I needed that, big time.
Congrats on the new washer. Sorry about the WalMart bootie call. It was bound to happen, though. Girls love a bad boy.