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Sump pump wisdom

By Jen Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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Mothers are talented. We can do it all. When you need something, anything, just ask a woman who is cook, maid, chauffer, teacher, psychologist, fund-raiser, physician...You get my point.

So c'mon, moms! Invent a sump pump that emits a signal when it is about to die. I suggest an alarm, flashing lights throughout the house or perhaps a small yet piercing scream that alerts the homeowner that the basement is about to be filled with gushing water.

Vacuum-PumpsThe most creative and flexible people in the world should be able to accomplish this task and save other innocent women like me from needless pain and suffering.

Yeah, it's been a fun week in plumbing purgatory. You all are aware of The Mother's Law which states, "When spouse is away, a series of unfortunate and unusual events (usually three or more) shall strike household." These events range from illness and injury to natural disasters, auto failure, insect infestation and failure of several or all household appliances. Been there, done that.

The blessing is, of course, that these events require immediate action on the part of children who would rather be doing something...anything...else. My kids have sifted through junk, hiked up and down stairs and dragged sopping wet garbage out to the curb. But the best thing is their appreciation of a mother's wisdom. Not that I'd ever say, "I told you so," but oh, the beauty of that moment when one's child admits that Mom has said repeatedly, "You really need to clean up this junk. What if we have a flood?"

My advice to all of you moms out there is to hit the drawing board! Think of the misery you'll save after your new-and-improved sump pump is on the market.

Then again, maybe it's best to take a chance that some kid out there will learn a lesson only a mother can appreciate.