Repairman #1

Once again, my washer has been misbehaving. This time, Jake determined the drain pump was malfunctioning. Thanks to YouTube and Shecklet #1 leading the charge, we figured out how to replace it.

Here’s Shecklet #1 removing the spring on the front of the washer boot. There was a lot to take apart in order to get to the pump!

Old pump is out!

I didn’t take any more pictures. If I had, you would have seen a very frustrated mom trying to put the two springs back on the washer boot. Not an easy task – even with two teenage boys helping! But we persevered and were able to get everything put back together – without extra pieces!

Rubber duck

Not sure who put this here or why, but it made me laugh this morning 😂

ETA – apparently this strategic placement was compliments of Shecklet #3.

SPARK tickets

When your oldest child earns a pocketful of SPARK tickets and said child’s pants go through the wash before their pockets are emptied, not only do the pockets turn red, but you find this inside: