Laundry adventure!

At the other place we lived at last year, they had a regular washer machine included with the apt. However, this one doesn't. Nevertheless, the family who lived here before us bought one. But this is not a conventional I had seen before. So, since it is a very weekly part of our lives, I decided to include "Betsy" our washing machine (named after the pavement machine in CARS).

The videos are self explanatory, but I will do a summary anyways:

First plug the machine after moving it in front of the kitchen sink. Attach little hose (which the end part of a balloon works great to attach it to the faucet) and fill up with water (takes about 10 minutes).

Second, add detergent and clothes and turn the first knob to 15 min and the second knob to wash/rinse cycle.

Third, turn second knob to drain, make sure other bigger draining hose is on the sink (I used a shoelace to secure it to the window bar so it stays on the sink (avoid huge water messes). And turn forth knob to 5 min.

Forth, fill up with water again (10 min) add softener, and turn first knob to 15 min again and second knob to wash/rinse again.

Fifth, draining process again (5 min).

Sixth, open spinner lid (like a big salad drainer) and transfer few clothes at the time and turn forth knob to 2 to 3 min. Repeat till all the clothes are drained.

Seventh, hang up clothes on rope with clips and in two hours or less they will be dry (if hanged outside in the balcony, otherwise longer).

Eight, get clothes from ropes and fold. (Samuel's favorite)It was so cute to see him so into it, with serious face and all. Just like washing dishes, folding clothes is fun for him, not that I really ever asked but I am sure encouraging his desire to help on this kind of noble tasks.Benjamin fell asleep on our way home, so we brought him with stroller and all and kept napping while my little Cinderella finished folding clothes.

Laundry is done!

It's a Boy..

Friday, all of us (Jay, Samuel, Benjamin & I) went to Roseau, the capital for my ultrasound. After a 45 min bumpy ride, with the windows totally open and us in the very back, Samuel says, "feels like the fan at home!" with his eyes hardly open because of how hard the wind was blowing into the transport. After an hour of waiting we finally got in.. at first the Dr said it was a girl, but I know I saw a "package" somewhere so I knew he was wrong.. later he said, "oh, well, it's a boy alright." As he put an arrow into the picture. So, after few views we are sure it wasn't his fingers.. Samuel was excited. Jay asked him what should we name him.. he said "Benjamin", so the rest of the time Jay spent it arguing with Samuel that we already had a Benjamin, and why not to repeat the name.. Samuel still doesn't give up and wants an exact Benjamin.. "crazy Benjamin" to be accurate.I have to say though, I am truly ready for another boy, not just clothes wise, but even toys wise so.. just keep growning (not too much though) and we will see you in 150 more days!When I was pregnant with Samuel I had the feeling that we were gonna have only if not lots of boys.. so may be my feeling was right. I am glad baby is doing great and is healthy since I have been doing so much here I was afraid to hurt him.. So, we truly are on a mission to raise good righteous boys for all those wonderful girls and continue the gospel, gentlemen legacy in our family!