Let's just say, today's been pretty crappy. Way to be optimistic, right? And, I bet you didn't expect to read a post about poop. Well, this is a post about poop. Ha!
There's nothing like having your toilet clogged. I'm sure under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be a problem, but in my case, it was a problem. You see, I don't know how to unclog a toilet! You read that right. No clue-whatsoever! Ask Ben, who I called a million and one times as he is up in a tree stand trying to shoot a big buck. And not only did I call him--I cried and cried and cried. Talk about an emotional morning--all over a dumb toilet!
Seriously-picture in your mind hugely pregnant woman plugging her nose with one hand, the other hand trying to work the plunger, and trying not to throw up, cause let's face it, where is there to throw up? The toilet is clogged!
I don't know if all the crying was over an overflowing toilet, or the fact that I rely on my husband, a lot. For little things. Things like taking out the trash. Hanging up pictures. Putting gas in the car. Unclogging toilets.
There's nothing like having your toilet clogged. I'm sure under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be a problem, but in my case, it was a problem. You see, I don't know how to unclog a toilet! You read that right. No clue-whatsoever! Ask Ben, who I called a million and one times as he is up in a tree stand trying to shoot a big buck. And not only did I call him--I cried and cried and cried. Talk about an emotional morning--all over a dumb toilet!
Seriously-picture in your mind hugely pregnant woman plugging her nose with one hand, the other hand trying to work the plunger, and trying not to throw up, cause let's face it, where is there to throw up? The toilet is clogged!
I don't know if all the crying was over an overflowing toilet, or the fact that I rely on my husband, a lot. For little things. Things like taking out the trash. Hanging up pictures. Putting gas in the car. Unclogging toilets.
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There is a blog my sister invited me to read. It's about a young mother whose husband was recently killed in a car crash due to a drunk driver, leaving her with 3 young kids to care for by herself. Once a stay at home mom, she will now need to find a job to support her family. Things that she didn't have to worry about before because her husband took care of them, now she is the one doing everything. As I read the words she writes, I can't help but think about being in that situation, and how hard it would be. And not just for the little things that I mentioned, but also the big things, like losing my spouse.
So, this morning, as I am feeling extremely inadequate because I can't unclog a stupid toilet, and my children have to pee {so I have them pee outside}, and then Parker says he has to {go #2}, I drive 3 kids in pj's over to Grandma Dot's house about a mile awayto use her toilet {thank you!}, I realize that I need to learn some essential skills! These things they don't teach you in Homemaking 101 {granted, they don't even have Homemaking 101}. Maybe for our next Relief Society Activity, that's what I'll plan--Essential Skills 101....unclogging toilets, changing tires, and bread making. Since I am the coordinator for all that!
So, this morning, as I am feeling extremely inadequate because I can't unclog a stupid toilet, and my children have to pee {so I have them pee outside}, and then Parker says he has to {go #2}, I drive 3 kids in pj's over to Grandma Dot's house about a mile awayto use her toilet {thank you!}, I realize that I need to learn some essential skills! These things they don't teach you in Homemaking 101 {granted, they don't even have Homemaking 101}. Maybe for our next Relief Society Activity, that's what I'll plan--Essential Skills 101....unclogging toilets, changing tires, and bread making. Since I am the coordinator for all that!
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Anyway, my angel of a mother-in-law, showed up at my door, taking a break from her work, and unclogged my toilet for me, {and it only took her like 2 minutes, max!} threw the yucky towels in the washer, and even cleaned my bathroom for me. I seriously don't know how I can ever make it up to her. I am extremely grateful. I'm reminded that there are people willing to help out, no matter how "crappy" the situation may be.
My mom is super woman. I can unclog a toilet, but doing it while pregnant would be pretty gross...I would be gagging, too! The question is.....who clogged it? hahahahahahhahahahhahahahah
ReplyDeleteOh Kate, you made me cry, and I'm not even pregnant to be that emotional. I guess I've been thinking about that blog a lot lately and wondering what I would do if I was in the same situation...it would definitely be rough and just makes me want to hold onto Chad more every day. We are very blessed for all of the good people in our lives.
ReplyDeleteHang in there little sister, I'm sure you can google how to unclog toilets and get if figured out, lickety split!!!
kate...i think you can do just about anything. you are smart and a helm. you can do it. use the time ben is gone to show yourself what you can do. i know you can!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I can TOTALLY relate to your clogged toilet incidence...but in our case it usually starts with a flushed toy, and THEN someone takes a crap in it.
ReplyDeleteThe last time that happened, the toilet wouldn't STOP flowing...I called my dad at a VB game and he never called me back. When I pulled on the thingie in the tank, it busted in my hands, and then is was spewing out the top AND the bowl... finally (after 15 minutes) figured out how to turn off the water, I called Ryan at work...the stupid ball caused 3 inches of water in the bathroom (shows how uneven the floor is) and adjacent hallway, and a new toilet installed, courtesy of our landlords. *sigh*
Some days it just is too much.
Kate, I think that is the best idea you've ever had for a Relief Society Activity. Shoot, I might have even gone to that one! (If only to help out and show those women how to DO stuff! :P) But seriously, no one should rely on anyone else too much. What do you do when they're gone? You need to learn how to roll up your sleeves and get it done, all by yourself. I agree wholeheartedly with Jill: you have some good Helm genes in you, you can figure out how to do stuff. I believe in you. Yes, unclogging the toilet is gross. But did you watch Donna to see how she did it? :)
ReplyDeleteLove you, Kate. I seriously do think you are superwoman and so tons of stuff I can't do. But you can do anything you want to do. And, you can always call me. Anytime. I'm pretty good at talking you through things, you know? :)
i don't check the blogs for a few days, and look at all i missed! I had fun catching up on your posts. I'm still mad you didn't call me about the toilet. You know we've had major "clog" fun at my house and I'm a pro with a plunger! ;) Your pregnant pic is super cute! And Happy Birthday to little Paisley Princess. She is adorable!
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