Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
The Shit-Storm
Sorry for the vulgar post title, but that is the only way to describe today.
I went to give Jack is bath and noticed there was a clog in the tub. Jack was in his baby tub, but I wanted to make sure the drain was working. I reached my finger in to see if it was hair or something, but there was nothing in there. But, little particles of what looked like rust were floating around.
Then, I noticed water at the base of the toilet. I tried flushing it, and it just filled the bowl, and more particles came shooting out of the shower drain. Taylor grabbed Jack and I did damage control.
I ran to Jewel, grabbed some drain cleaner, and when that had no effect, called Roto Rooter.
6 hours and 500 bucks later, the tub and toilet work. The plumber had to remove the toilet and snake the drain. Apparently, our pipe beneath the toilet was lined with lead, and it began to break off which left heavy metal blockages in the pipe. He got as much as he could, but he couldn't tell how many pieces, if any, could be further down the line.
Needless to say, what a nice way to start Christmas week.
I went to give Jack is bath and noticed there was a clog in the tub. Jack was in his baby tub, but I wanted to make sure the drain was working. I reached my finger in to see if it was hair or something, but there was nothing in there. But, little particles of what looked like rust were floating around.
Then, I noticed water at the base of the toilet. I tried flushing it, and it just filled the bowl, and more particles came shooting out of the shower drain. Taylor grabbed Jack and I did damage control.
I ran to Jewel, grabbed some drain cleaner, and when that had no effect, called Roto Rooter.
6 hours and 500 bucks later, the tub and toilet work. The plumber had to remove the toilet and snake the drain. Apparently, our pipe beneath the toilet was lined with lead, and it began to break off which left heavy metal blockages in the pipe. He got as much as he could, but he couldn't tell how many pieces, if any, could be further down the line.
Needless to say, what a nice way to start Christmas week.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Jack's New Guitar
Here is another Hannukah gift from Grannie Annie! Jack is going to be making lots of noise....I mean beautiful music!
Sippy Cups
Jack has eliminated drinking from his bottles! Just over the last two days he has managed to move exclusively to his sippy cups at daycare. We will start doing the same at home. It is very exciting how much he is growing up!
Also, check out the piano he got for Hannukah from Grannie Annie! He loves it!
Also, check out the piano he got for Hannukah from Grannie Annie! He loves it!
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Jack's Holiday Wish List
Musical toys. Things that are starting to be more realistic and not so much the baby style instruments.
Character toys. Jack likes Higglytown Heroes, My Friends Tigger and Pooh, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Little Einsteins. Make sure the toys are 12-24 month appropriate.
A wire style toy like this. It doesn't have to be this exact one, but something along these lines.
Giant foam blocks. Enough said.
Besides that, Jack can always use clothes. So, gift cards work just as well as anything.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)