Losing power from a snowstorm and your husband is in Florida...

Anyone who knows us, knows that we, (Eric and I... well, just Eric) take forever in making decisions on most purchases.  And while after 23 years of marriage, I'm completely bought into the "don't make knee jerk purchases", "do your research" program.  Any idea which one of us is the "researcher" and which one is the "knee jerk purchaser"?!!  

Last summer while the girls and I were at a horse show and Eric was home, we lost power.  For like a week and a half.  We lost a lot from our two freezers but Eric also purchased several huge coolers and was our hero caveman!  

We spoke about a home generator and it sounds amazing when you lose power  but then the power returns and you go about your life.

Last month we lost power and it was record low temperatures.  Eric was certain we would freeze to death.  We revisited the conversation about a home generator and he assured me he was going to have people come out and give us estimates.  Keep in mind that our power was restored sooner than they said so hooray for power!!!  

Eric is currently in Florida visiting his parents.  At 5:15am this morning after being hit by the current snowstorm, our power went out..... 

I sent the following text:

Eric told me that he went on to the DTE website and it said our power was to be restored by Friday.  He said that he knew that he was in trouble!  He immediately called a company and I am to expect a phone call after 5pm today from a guy who will be coming out to look at our home about a generator.  

Being in Florida and knowing your wife and daughter lost power from a snowstorm can be a great motivator!  

Whatever it takes!!