Waiting For the Repairman

“We can have someone come out between 9am and 1pm.”

Repairmen seem to have a special pass when it comes to punctuality.

I really don’t know how couples who both work outside the home ever get their cable installed or the washer fixed, but even working from home doesn’t mean I’m actually home all day. Since I know I’m not the only one rearranging my schedule for repairs, I came up with a list of ten things to work on while we wait.

The key is these activities must be able to be stopped on a moment’s notice so you don’t miss the knock at the door. Many companies charge you a fee for not answering the door when they show up sometime in that five hour window.

1. Read one of the books from the stack on the nightstand {or one to your child}.
2. Repair missing buttons from clothing.
3. Wipe down all the light switches and doorknobs in the house.
4. Write thinking-of-you or thank-you cards. By hand. Stamp and mail.
5. Sort, file, and shred one stack of paperwork or mail.
6. Pick a new recipe to try and add any missing ingredients to your shopping list.
7. Call and schedule routine appointments: physicals, haircut, massage.

Oh wait, massage isn’t a routine appointment for you? Me either, but a girl can dream .

8.   Journal or write.
9.   Spruce up the entrance: sweep the porch, wipe down the front door, etc.
10. Pray for others.

How do you keep busy while waiting for “scheduled” repairs?