Friday, our wonderfully warm coal stove decided that I had not spent enough money on it this year. After getting home Friday, loading the bin, and sitting down for dinner we were noticing that the stove was not putting out the normal amount of heat. For a few weeks, we had been tweaking the feed to get it just right. Long story short, the feed motor gears were stripped. Saturday, instead of my planned trip I spent the day working on the stove. It is back together, putting out plenty of heat and keeping the family warm.
Although a real pain, I have learned a lot from this stove. After reviewing all the maintenance items I have replaced on the stove this year, I think I can say that it has officially been rebuilt! The stove should last another 10 years now.
My middle daughter (Julia) baked cookies today. They smell good. Electra baked muffins yesterday and today. Abby has been the average 6 year old, playing on the game console. Henry has been fussy (diaper rash) but otherwise a happy camper. Diana has been showing the girls all the wonderful information available in the new Atlas we bought.
Yesterday, we discovered Henry’s reason for being unhappy. He started screaming, and it was not until changing time that we found out why. After putting some cream on Henry, he was still fussy. Henry would not settle down. I thought I would lay down with him. He would not have it. However, he did decide to fall asleep on Electra.
Tomorrow is Monday, I decided to take off and take Julia, Abby and Henry to Erie with me so I can get an estimate on the car. While there, I think we will visit the big MCD in the mall so they can play. I hope there is time and no one is fussy. I think Electra is going to spend quality time with Diana. Maybe they will do some schoolwork and a play a computer game.
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