This has just been an long, awful week. It started out ok, but went quickly downhill. Here's an overview of what went on:
-Monday: No school for MLK Jr Day.
-Tuesday: More drama at work with the staff. Fed a child fish sticks (which he turned out to be allergic to). Fixed mistake in the child's file to acknowledge allergy. Got home to see that furnace was not working, again.
-Wednesday: Had to drive home (half an hour) on lunch break to let furnace repair guy in. Repair guy couldn't get furnace to work. Found out that parts needed were very expensive, and it was recommended we purchase a new furnace. Discovered that new furnace costs $2000.00.
-Thursday: Field trip at school...more drama with staff. Called around about furnace.
-Friday: Attended boring in-service for work. Paid $2000.00 for new furnace. Scheduled installation for next available date (Tuesday).
Just so you know, the child with the fish allergy is ok. His mom was very [understandably] upset, but is no longer threatening to sue me, which is good! The whole thing scared me to death. I'm now determined to go through the rest of the kids' files to make sure there are no other allergies that the health people forgot to enter in the computer system!
As for the furnace, that is just so annoying. To have to replace something that big four months after buying a house. But the gas wasn't turned on during our inspection, so the inspector was unable to tell us if the furnace was working, only that it was installed properly. I guess this is the joy of home ownership! I'm trying to be more appreciative of the fact that we can even afford to pay to get a new furnace. We have also been blessed that it's been a warmer week, with the temperature reaching 50 degrees, as opposed to the week before, where the temperature was in the single digits. I just hope it holds out a little longer, so the pipes don't freeze!
Anyway, I'm sure things will get better from here!
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