What I Love Wednesday ... so simple, so basic, so VITAL

We have had a little problem in our home lately ...

But I can't really get rid of the culprit, because, well ... we need it, we can't live without it!

I have, however, put the culprit in a temporary "time-out" ... and honestly, I am the miserable one.

Seriously, what's a girl/mom/wife/person to do without:

Truth is, we can't go without water for long, as I am currently proving!

For instance, I can't just go to the

and get a

And yesterday was a rather physically exerting one for me as I worked at keeping my basement from flooding. Needless to say, I could REALLY use a

but that won't be happening yet.

And then there are all those towels I have been using to mop up water, they are dry, but not clean since I can't use this right now!

The more awkward part is the inability to flush the

(not a problem for The Boy ... )

But I am amazed at how much I am bothered by NOT being able to

and

and

Who'd have ever thought I would be sad about NOT being able to do dishes.

That's when I realized how much I love water!

It is one of the most vital, yet overlooked, conveniences in my day-to-day life.

Without it, we are quickly headed toward

or

or even

Yikes!!!

So, dear water, I just needed to let you know that even though we have been battling it out over the past few days, I really can't live without you.

Please forgive me for anything I might have said or done to you during that time!

And it's looking like we'll have you back in our home soon ...

so please come back and know that you are loved!