The cracked windshield, new vacuum & the lizard

Somehow, I really have no idea how, my windshield cracked.  This happened on Tuesday night and was discovered by Ed on Wednesday morning.  Ed required an explanation.  Except I have none.  I went to the grocery store and all was fine and then he discovered the crack the next day.  That’s all I have, no explanation, nothing, nada.  The sad part is that we are about to sell this car.  I called the insurance folks and what a fine bunch they are!  They set up my claim and made an appointment to have it replaced the very next day.  Ed went with me to drop the car off and that’s when the vacuum cleaner debacle began. 

We need a new vacuum.  I am famous for making up something in my mind that I want, even though it doesn’t exist.  I can do this with anything, vacuums, clothes, good children, etc.  Last month, it was a red shirt dress with safari overtones and wood buttons, but I digress.  It drives Ed nuts, and over the years he has refused to shop with me anymore because of it.  Yesterday, he was stuck with me for a good two or more hours while the windshield was being replaced, and I decided we should look for a vacuum.  Ed really wanted to help pick it out since he uses the vacuum more than I do.  We went to the first store and the salesman asked if he could help us.  Ed mumbled “propably not”, the saleman didn’t hear him but I did (I heard you, Ed!).  Ed took a step back and  I took a step forward and launched into my wants and needs as far as my new vacuum was concerned, the list was long . . .  From behind me, I actually heard Ed laugh (I heard you, Ed!).  I’m not sure if it was at me or the hapless salesman who was just trying to earn a living.  Anyway, after several stores, I found exactly what I wanted (So there, Ed!).  I love our new vacuum and here’s the really great part – my eleven year old has not stopped using it since we brought it home.  How incredible is that?

Lizard update – due to my tender care and loving ministrations, our lizard lived while the rest of the family was away.  When Ed and the girl were playing with him, they both felt he had gotten larger.  LARGER!  I took care of a lizard and not only did it NOT die – it got LARGER!  I now believe I am super woman and can accomplish anything, anything at all, including getting published.