Chod ordered a replacement gear box for my Kitchen Aid. It should be here within a week. Hopefully this $30 part will get me at least another year's use out of my Kitchen Aid.
I've decided that mixers (whether Bosch, or Kitchen Aid) are much like cell phones. Before you have one you don't think you would use one much. But once you get one you don't know how you could ever live without it.
11.28.2007
11.27.2007
The Day the KitchenAid died
Yesterday, as I was making bread my KitchenAid killed over.
Dead.
My 3 year old KitchenAid Professional 6.
I called customer service this morning and they presented me with 3 options:
#1 For $32 I can ship the KitchenAid to them. They will open it up and look at it for another $25 dollars. Then they will tell me what is wrong I can either chose to have it fixed (for an additional cost) or choose to have it sent back to me still dead. This will take between 4-6 weeks.
#2 They do have service centers in Salt Lake, Boise, and Provo. I will need to call one of them and see what their turn around is, then I will need to haul the Kitchen Aid to them.
#3 To save me the hassle of having to wait for the repair, KitchenAid has new mixers for sale on their website. Brand new. And right now they are $50 off. $50 off of $400.
Chod opened it up this morning and has diagnosed it (that should save us $25).
The plastic gear box is broken, which after a minute or two online, appears to be a very common problem. They just don't make 'em like they used to.
The way I see it is that I have 3 options:
#1 Fork over the $60+ to have it sent back and repaired, buy a Bosch in the meantime, and when I get back my Kitchen Aid sell it to re-coup some of the cost.
#2 Drive to SLC, pay to have it fixed, sell it, and buy a Bosch.
#3 Buy a new Bosch for $350 (including the blender), or we could spring for the new Universal Plus for $400.
'Tis the season for new kitchen appliances.
Dead.
My 3 year old KitchenAid Professional 6.
I called customer service this morning and they presented me with 3 options:
#1 For $32 I can ship the KitchenAid to them. They will open it up and look at it for another $25 dollars. Then they will tell me what is wrong I can either chose to have it fixed (for an additional cost) or choose to have it sent back to me still dead. This will take between 4-6 weeks.
#2 They do have service centers in Salt Lake, Boise, and Provo. I will need to call one of them and see what their turn around is, then I will need to haul the Kitchen Aid to them.
#3 To save me the hassle of having to wait for the repair, KitchenAid has new mixers for sale on their website. Brand new. And right now they are $50 off. $50 off of $400.
Chod opened it up this morning and has diagnosed it (that should save us $25).
The plastic gear box is broken, which after a minute or two online, appears to be a very common problem. They just don't make 'em like they used to.
The way I see it is that I have 3 options:
#1 Fork over the $60+ to have it sent back and repaired, buy a Bosch in the meantime, and when I get back my Kitchen Aid sell it to re-coup some of the cost.
#2 Drive to SLC, pay to have it fixed, sell it, and buy a Bosch.
#3 Buy a new Bosch for $350 (including the blender), or we could spring for the new Universal Plus for $400.
'Tis the season for new kitchen appliances.
11.26.2007
Car Wash Monsters
After filling up my car with gas the pump asked if I would like a car wash.
Mmm, yes thank you.
I pull around to the car wash and have to wait since someone beat me to it. So Bentley and I sing a couple songs and I glance through the new CB2 catalog that came in the mail. Finally, the door opens and we are able to pull in.
Uh. Oh.
It's one on those washes. The ones with the furry monsters that attack the car. I much prefer "touchless" as to those with brushes and such. But I am a grown lady-I can handle it.
Bentley, on the other hand, screamed the entire time.
He doesn't like the monsters either.
Mmm, yes thank you.
I pull around to the car wash and have to wait since someone beat me to it. So Bentley and I sing a couple songs and I glance through the new CB2 catalog that came in the mail. Finally, the door opens and we are able to pull in.
Uh. Oh.
It's one on those washes. The ones with the furry monsters that attack the car. I much prefer "touchless" as to those with brushes and such. But I am a grown lady-I can handle it.
Bentley, on the other hand, screamed the entire time.
He doesn't like the monsters either.
11.25.2007
Phew!
We survived the Thanksgiving Festivities. I didn't make it home with any pictures, so see Karisa's blog for those. And then last night we raced back to see Chod's family before they headed out.
Then we went grocery shopping.
And then it was home to unpack the car and, amazingly, we manage to bathe Bentley, unpack the car, put the groceries away, unpack suitcases, start laundry, and put Bentley to bed in a little over a half an hour. I am still impressed by our speediness.
Bring on Christmas!
Then we went grocery shopping.
And then it was home to unpack the car and, amazingly, we manage to bathe Bentley, unpack the car, put the groceries away, unpack suitcases, start laundry, and put Bentley to bed in a little over a half an hour. I am still impressed by our speediness.
Bring on Christmas!
11.22.2007
Turkey Trotters
As soon as the turkey was in the oven we (all 12 of the Parish clan) headed to the local 5k Turkey Trot.It was freezing and the wind was blowing, so the 3 children and a brother-in-law stayed in the suburban as our "support crew".
Chod ran the whole way! Not bad for a old guy who hasn't ran for a while.
Happy Thanksgiving!
11.20.2007
I'll Help You Dad
Bentley is Chod's self appointed tutor.
Last night Chod thought he would help Bentley put together a puzzle but Bentley thought he was helping Dad.
Bentley handed Chod a puzzle piece, Chod tried handing it back to Bentley so he could put it in the right spot. Bentley, thinking his Dad didn't know where the cat went, pointed to the correct spot and waited for Chod to set it down. When Chod placed the cat in the correct spot, Bentley clapped because he was so proud of his dad and proceeded to hand the next piece, point out the correct spot, and clap whenever Chod got it right.
Chod was downright insulted.
Last night Chod thought he would help Bentley put together a puzzle but Bentley thought he was helping Dad.
Bentley handed Chod a puzzle piece, Chod tried handing it back to Bentley so he could put it in the right spot. Bentley, thinking his Dad didn't know where the cat went, pointed to the correct spot and waited for Chod to set it down. When Chod placed the cat in the correct spot, Bentley clapped because he was so proud of his dad and proceeded to hand the next piece, point out the correct spot, and clap whenever Chod got it right.
Chod was downright insulted.
11.18.2007
Go Long
Yesterday was our ward's first annual Turkey Bowl. The attendance was lacking, but everyone had a good time.
Since the turnout was low, they recruited wives and children to play too. After they served up some mean chili and cinnamon rolls.
11.17.2007
Role Reversal
"Oh Crap!"
The toaster is jerked off the counter and thrown out the back door.
Me: "What is going on?"
Chod: "That stupid toaster burned my toast...it was even on the lowest setting!"
Pretty sure there will be a new toaster under our tree...from Chod.
The toaster is jerked off the counter and thrown out the back door.
Me: "What is going on?"
Chod: "That stupid toaster burned my toast...it was even on the lowest setting!"
Pretty sure there will be a new toaster under our tree...from Chod.
11.14.2007
Thanks Lady
Monday after the doctor's appointment I thought I would run to a couple stores, because we were in Idaho Falls--and they actually have stores there. Bentley did pretty well in Target. It did cost me a dollar for a clacking pig, but it kept him happy the entire time.
Our next stop was the fabric store. I just needed a few things and even though I knew I was pushing the napless child just a little, I thought I could handle it.
I was wrong.
Oh so wrong.
It started when I put him in the shopping cart and did up the strap of shame. He immediately wanted out. I tried distracting him, but I don't think he could hear me over his screaming.
So I took him out and was holding him while trying to decide what color of ribbon would be best. For about 10 seconds he was so good and laid his head on my shoulder.
And then he wanted down.
So down he went.
He ran as fast as his little legs would take him, weaving in and out of fabric. I was getting looks from everyone in the store (they were having a Veteran's Day sale, so of course the usually empty store was packed full--fabric people love sales).
At least he wasn't screaming, people.
I quickly made my fabric decision, grabbed Bentley and headed to the cutting counter. In my haste I ended up paying almost twice per yard what I would have if I had been thinking clearly, and who knows if the yardage will be enough or way too much.
And how I wish this is where the story ends. But it doesn't. As we are waiting in line to check out Bentley had the worst melt down in the history of Bentley. Kicking, screaming, throwing himself on the floor. It wasn't pretty. He smashed my finger so hard when he threw his head back on the edge of the cart I swore I was going to lose the nail.
The cashier was no help, as I apologized for his tantrum she rudely informed me that I was swiping my card too fast.
Twice.
I just wanted out of there.
Then she told me that I should really take him home and put him down for a nap.
Oh you think?
Our next stop was the fabric store. I just needed a few things and even though I knew I was pushing the napless child just a little, I thought I could handle it.
I was wrong.
Oh so wrong.
It started when I put him in the shopping cart and did up the strap of shame. He immediately wanted out. I tried distracting him, but I don't think he could hear me over his screaming.
So I took him out and was holding him while trying to decide what color of ribbon would be best. For about 10 seconds he was so good and laid his head on my shoulder.
And then he wanted down.
So down he went.
He ran as fast as his little legs would take him, weaving in and out of fabric. I was getting looks from everyone in the store (they were having a Veteran's Day sale, so of course the usually empty store was packed full--fabric people love sales).
At least he wasn't screaming, people.
I quickly made my fabric decision, grabbed Bentley and headed to the cutting counter. In my haste I ended up paying almost twice per yard what I would have if I had been thinking clearly, and who knows if the yardage will be enough or way too much.
And how I wish this is where the story ends. But it doesn't. As we are waiting in line to check out Bentley had the worst melt down in the history of Bentley. Kicking, screaming, throwing himself on the floor. It wasn't pretty. He smashed my finger so hard when he threw his head back on the edge of the cart I swore I was going to lose the nail.
The cashier was no help, as I apologized for his tantrum she rudely informed me that I was swiping my card too fast.
Twice.
I just wanted out of there.
Then she told me that I should really take him home and put him down for a nap.
Oh you think?
Randomness
I've been having a hard time coming up with a post I can share since apparently my life has become top secret.
I have been working on Christmas gifts, that are turning out lovely, but I can't share just in case the recipients are lurkers around here. There are a few projects left to finish, but I feel good since I at least know what I will be giving. One by one my Christmas list is whittling away...now if only I could decide on a gift for Chod....
I have some good stories to share, but haven't been able to figure out a way to protect the innocent (or not so innocent, as the case may be), so they will have to wait.
In other news, Bentley doesn't need tubes just yet. The doctor will give it a month before deciding since the infection is gone, but he is hoping the fluid will drain on its own. And we are now pre-approved and ready to start house shopping!
How's that for a random update?
I have been working on Christmas gifts, that are turning out lovely, but I can't share just in case the recipients are lurkers around here. There are a few projects left to finish, but I feel good since I at least know what I will be giving. One by one my Christmas list is whittling away...now if only I could decide on a gift for Chod....
I have some good stories to share, but haven't been able to figure out a way to protect the innocent (or not so innocent, as the case may be), so they will have to wait.
In other news, Bentley doesn't need tubes just yet. The doctor will give it a month before deciding since the infection is gone, but he is hoping the fluid will drain on its own. And we are now pre-approved and ready to start house shopping!
How's that for a random update?
11.11.2007
Nasonex Dependance?
Remember this post? It was the one were I said that Bentley had his first ear infection...
Well, we still have that ear infection 2 months later. We've tried out most antibiotics without any luck. He has been on a prescription cold medicine for the last little while, but the poor guys head is still all clogged up.
We've been making weekly, sometimes bi-weekly visits to the doctor. Tomorrow we have an appointment with an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist) to see if tubes are in his future. At our last visit with the doctor he sent me home with a bottle of Nasonex and told me some tricks to get him to allow us to squirt it up his nose, with the advice that "any little bit would help."
Chod and I both were a little skeptical of how Bentley would like it.
Then last night Bentley went and got his bottle of Nasonex, took the lid off, laid on the floor and stuck it up his nose. He doesn't know how to squirt it, or else he would be giving it to himself now.
I've got a little druggie on my hands...and to think I thought it was going to be a fight every night.
Hopefully it has done the trick, and he won't need tubes after all!
Well, we still have that ear infection 2 months later. We've tried out most antibiotics without any luck. He has been on a prescription cold medicine for the last little while, but the poor guys head is still all clogged up.
We've been making weekly, sometimes bi-weekly visits to the doctor. Tomorrow we have an appointment with an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist) to see if tubes are in his future. At our last visit with the doctor he sent me home with a bottle of Nasonex and told me some tricks to get him to allow us to squirt it up his nose, with the advice that "any little bit would help."
Chod and I both were a little skeptical of how Bentley would like it.
Then last night Bentley went and got his bottle of Nasonex, took the lid off, laid on the floor and stuck it up his nose. He doesn't know how to squirt it, or else he would be giving it to himself now.
I've got a little druggie on my hands...and to think I thought it was going to be a fight every night.
Hopefully it has done the trick, and he won't need tubes after all!
11.08.2007
Heading Back
Sometimes moving forward means going back.
Almost 2 years ago Chod graduated and we moved to Blackfoot. In all honesty, we weren't ecstatic about moving to Blackfoot, but it did put us in a nice proximity to family. As things changed at his job, we became more attached to our friends and ward here in Blackfoot.
For about the past 8 months we have known we needed a change, and started praying for new employment for our family and Chod. Then the job hunting began and nights were spent working on cover letters and sending resumes out.
In the middle of the hunt Chod received an email from a previous boss asking if he would ever consider coming back to work with him. Chod replied saying he was all ears.
What came back was a job description and outline that matched Chod's ideal and future plan exactly!
So while we are sad to be leaving our friends and family, we are excited about the future. Chod can start there as soon as he would like, but has a few things to wrap up with the university here before we go.
And while we are moving forward we are also moving back to Logan,
Almost 2 years ago Chod graduated and we moved to Blackfoot. In all honesty, we weren't ecstatic about moving to Blackfoot, but it did put us in a nice proximity to family. As things changed at his job, we became more attached to our friends and ward here in Blackfoot.
For about the past 8 months we have known we needed a change, and started praying for new employment for our family and Chod. Then the job hunting began and nights were spent working on cover letters and sending resumes out.
In the middle of the hunt Chod received an email from a previous boss asking if he would ever consider coming back to work with him. Chod replied saying he was all ears.
What came back was a job description and outline that matched Chod's ideal and future plan exactly!
So while we are sad to be leaving our friends and family, we are excited about the future. Chod can start there as soon as he would like, but has a few things to wrap up with the university here before we go.
And while we are moving forward we are also moving back to Logan,
11.05.2007
Does your dryer do this?
Three and a half years ago we bought our washer and dryer.
This weekend I bought a helpful magazine. It had an article about a cool feature on newer dryers. They have a moisture sensor so when it senses that the load is dry it shuts off.
I thought that was a genius idea, and told Chod that when we needed a new dryer we should definitely make sure it had this sensor.
Chod looked at me and said, 'That IS why we bought the dryer we have."
...wouldn't that have been nice to know 3 1/2 years ago.....
Apparently I have been using the wrong setting all this time.
This weekend I bought a helpful magazine. It had an article about a cool feature on newer dryers. They have a moisture sensor so when it senses that the load is dry it shuts off.
I thought that was a genius idea, and told Chod that when we needed a new dryer we should definitely make sure it had this sensor.
Chod looked at me and said, 'That IS why we bought the dryer we have."
...wouldn't that have been nice to know 3 1/2 years ago.....
Apparently I have been using the wrong setting all this time.
11.04.2007
11.02.2007
All or Nothing
Bentley loves to be read to, which is good....right?
Good, except that he isn't content having 1 book read to him at a time, nor 5. It takes every single book he owns before we can move on to another activity.
Every book. Several times a day.
I was thinking we needed new books, just to shake things up. But now I am thinking new books mean more books...and more books mean even more reading.
Good, except that he isn't content having 1 book read to him at a time, nor 5. It takes every single book he owns before we can move on to another activity.
Every book. Several times a day.
I was thinking we needed new books, just to shake things up. But now I am thinking new books mean more books...and more books mean even more reading.
11.01.2007
Trick or Treating Turtle
What a nice Halloween night we had! Usually it is snowing and blowing here on Halloween, but not last night. Bentley was a turtle, as per Aunt Tameka's request.
Bentley discovered what Trick or Treating was last night. He really likes the concept of ringing a doorbell and getting candy. We only went to 5 houses, which resulted in plenty of candy for our turtle.
Bentley discovered what Trick or Treating was last night. He really likes the concept of ringing a doorbell and getting candy. We only went to 5 houses, which resulted in plenty of candy for our turtle.
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