There are things every couple must endure before they finally know they are ready to get married. Illness. A move. Job stress. Family drama. Of all of these things, the most important one is not one we typically think of. It involves…
FLAT PACK FURNITURE.
Yes, my friends, flat pack furniture is created by people in Malaysia who want to torture Americans. Last night, we bought a desk for Rob and a big bookshelf at Target. The office looked like a bomb went off in it and I could no longer stand it. We lugged the 2 huge boxes in the house and being the busybody that I am, we had to start work on them. RIGHT. NOW.
The desk came out in a million little pieces and required 2 re-fits because of upside down installation. Rob was frustrated. I was helping him by holding tools. After much gnashing of teeth, it came together. But then I said I’d take the lead on the bookshelf. Rob’s back has been twitchy and he was tired. This is where the plan falls apart. See, when I’m tired? I’m not so much fun. I usually can put things together without many problems. At least not problems my dad can’t fix. So last night, when the stupid little plastic dowels and the teeny tiny “click screws” wouldn’t fit into place, I took a hammer to them and MADE them fit. Where brains fail, brawn takes over. I think I scared Rob.
400,000 pieces and a bit of swearing later, our office has a bookshelf. It’s not pretty but it’s together and it stands up, holds books and hasn’t fallen over yet.Â
Flat pack furniture, the devil’s instrument. Who knew?
Hi Kristi – Hi Robb! I decided to check in on you two just before I am finally leaving work tonight. I am really tired of piles of paperwork for NCLB at this moment!
Flat box furniture is Rod’s favorite thing. Just ask him. It never fails that there is a missing part or the wrong directions contained for poor Rod everytime I get a piece of furniture that way thinking we can save money.
Next time, we will have to call you Kristi. You must have inherited this skill from your dad. Tell Robb to call your dad should he ever be home alone with another flat box item to assemble. We learn.
Happy Birthday Gal! Sorry we missed your party yesterday. It was a big weekend for us. Matt and Shelly are very much in love. It was a sweet weekend! I was happy to be near the ocean, alone with my favorite guy and just enjoying life for a couple of days!