Domesticity isn't pretty...or cheap

First was the replacement of the house AC and heater. Electrical work on the kitchen lights and stove. For a bit of fun, we bought a 50" HDTV and upgraded to digital cable.

Now our old refridgerator has been leaking water onto the kitchen floor. The unsealed wooden floor. R. immediately panicked and demanded a new one (refridgerator, not floor). We tried placing containers to catch the water but the unseen leak now goes underneath our attempts. Our best solution is some rags but they're only temporary.

So last night we drove out to Sears and priced a few new units. Found a nice one for around $1600. Whew! We celebrated our decision over dinner while internally I thought about our home equity loan.

Sigh. Sometimes it doesn't pay to grow up. Or the costs are higher than one's pay.