It all comes out in the wash

So, the Sears repairman came and fixed my washing machine to the tune of $192. Ouch. It was an easy fix, took approximately 5 minutes for him to install the new pump, for which I was charged something like $60. Man, I am SO in the wrong business. Even though it cost $192, if I'd decided to just get a new washer altogether, I would have been looking at $65 service fee+$399 new washer+8.1% sales tax+the time it takes to research washers, find one I like, buy it, have it delivered and installed+not be able to do laundry for who knows how long. In light of all this, I still feel like I came out ahead.

Bad night again for Maren last night. She was up 3 times and would fall asleep in my arms but wake up the moment I set her down. I just let her cry. Poor kiddo, I wish there was something more I could do for her. Darn little tooth.



Here's Maren yesterday with her new haircut and a new outfit. The jeans are from Baby Gap and they are supposed to be capris, but on Maren they go all the way down! They are 12-18 months, but they have this nifty adjustable waistband system so they actually fit her. They were expensive for baby clothes--$24.00, and I don't even think my jeans cost that much--but because they are adjustable and supposed to be capris, I think she'll be able to wear them all spring and summer and into the fall, so they were worth it. Plus they are just so darned cute!