Repairs and daily stuff

After several weeks of stopping and starting the washer, and having to forward the knob to the next place to keep it from overheating---and not getting everything clean in a timely manner (timer busted), the washer is finally fixed. The dryer is repaired as well (door latch that makes the drum stop and light come on was broken).  I ordered the parts online on Monday, they came this morning and Gary and fourth son fixed them before dinner.  So nice.  For anyone who needs parts as well, the site I used was AppliancePartsPros.  The prices were the best online, and the service exceptional.  (just a plug for these guys---really so wonderful)

A beautiful day of 70's temperatures, a good breeze and sprinkles now and again.  Very restful, especially a nice contrast to yesterday with the running around and all.  Now thinking of Spring Break which we'll have week after next to align with the public schools here.  Less trouble getting out and about when other children are doing the same.

Not much happening, but thinking on spring cleaning and a fresh new start. The new year should really begin sometime in March or April, because that's when life feels so invigorating. And with the daffodils, forsythia, and quince blooming---along with the tulip magnolias, seems that spring is already here, but I realize it's just a teaser.  The cold will come back and we'll revert to our chilly ways, but for now, I'll take it. A truly splendid day.  And even now in bed with Daisy the pug at my side, the window is up and the temperature is a cool 60F. or so.  Dishy, eh?

(daisy the pug pretending to be a bat-dog as she hangs off the chair)