So, my car had started making a scraping sound whenever I would brake. I told Lars and he got on in right away, or at least within a few days. The problem started though, when he thought it was the front brakes and not the back. He bought all the parts to fix the front and spent a few hours working on it, only to find that the front brakes were in great condition. Time for a new plan. Lars planned on fixing the car a couple days later since he had parent teacher conferences for his own students and then we had parent teacher conferences for our kids the day after that. Sadly, the car had other plans for us. I had dropped kids off at school as usual. First the Jr high kids and then off to the elementary school where, since we aren't living at our new house yet so we commute, we wait 30 minutes until school starts. Today I had to leave right away and get back to the Jr high, often I spend the first part of the morning in Lilli's class helping out. Today, however, 7th grade parents had a SEOP presentation to attend. So I headed back down the hill to BJH. Went to the presentation, learned...well, not a lot. Went back to the car and decided to nurse Sam before running some more errands and getting Lilli from kindergarten. After a few relaxing minutes of nursing I put Sam into his car seat, move up to the front, start the car, check behind me and start backing out when...CLUNK! There was a horrible noise and the car shook. I was sure I had backed into something but since I was looking behind me I was quite confused. I quickly pulled back into the parking spot, nearly hyperventilating and absolutely trembling. I shakily get out of the car and make sure I was right and nothing was there. I was, of course, (haha) right. I got back in the car and took a few long deep breaths to try to get my adrenaline levels back to normal. Once I could no longer hear my heart beating loudly in my head my thoughts turned to the only logical explanation of what had happened. My once easy brake repair had just turned into a complicated expensive job. Plus I was stuck at the Jr high with only an hour before I needed to pick up Lilli. I finally got ahold of Lars and told him about our problem, then I called my childhood hero, the person I can always count on, my Grandpa. He drove 20 minutes to come to my rescue. We went and waited for Lilli to get out and took care of a few phone calls Grandpa needed me to make (address changes for bills etc.) Then we got lunch and went back to the car so I could go exchange the brake parts and see what else I might need. When we got to the car my heart sank even lower, there was fluid leaking from the back...brake fluid...A LOT of it. I took a picture and sent it to Lars. (I love technology!) Then I went to Auto Zone in Bountiful. There I met the most helpful guys around. They listened to my woes, helped me figure out the right parts, and commiserated with me. Then they helped me carry my rear brakes and rotors to the car. I seriously love these guys and just want to bake them cookies or something. If any of you out this way ever need car parts go see these guys, it was a bright spot in an otherwise cloudy morning. (Figuratively speaking. Literally speaking it was far too hot for a late September day) To finish up the story, Lars was able to fix it and it didn't cost nearly as much as feared. We only had to buy one additional part, a rear caliper. (Whatever that does)
On to the good news...the bank counter-offered on the house and it is within the price range we had decided on for ourselves!! We are getting close now. Fingers crossed and prayers being said that the loan goes through quickly so we can close and move in! Any and all prayers, chants, finger-crossing, or whatever you do for good luck would be greatly appreciated. :-)
Poor Lilli had to get 7 cavities filled. She, unfortunately, has inherited the Andersen teeth. She did so amazing though! She was so good and laid there so quiet and let them do the work without complaint. Afterwards though she was quite upset, she HATED the feeling of being numb. I definitely felt for her, I dread that feeling when I need work done too. She has vowed to brush her teeth "Lots during the day, every day" so she doesn't have as many cavities next time.
Oscar goes in tomorrow for dental work, thank goodness he has matured a bit since he was Lilli's age. He was AWFUL to take to the dentist.
Last but certainly not least is....Samuel the Great! Sam had his four month check up. He is off the charts in height (or length, depending on how you look at it) and 90 something in weight. Official stats are:
28 inches long
16.8 pounds
He is doing perfect, which we already knew, but it is nice to have the Dr agree.
Sam's various nicknames as of this moment are (In order of most used to least used, or newest)
Stink
Agent stink
Champ
Sammy boo (That one is Lilli)
Little man
Agent S
Stinkaroo
Perhaps you've noticed a theme amongst most of those. Sam is a champion farter. It's true. He is truly amazing. And it makes him so darn happy. ;-)
So I think I covered most of our news for now. I have more to say but Lars keeps giving me dirty looks for clacking away on the keyboard as he tries to sleep so I shall sign off for now.
Until next time, remember to cross your fingers, eyes, toes and nose that we get into our house soon.
I'd appreciate it, THANKS! :)
Everything is crossed, good luck! I HATE care issues!
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