Two things I could never live without... but had to today!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you had to "rough it" 

and do without some of our everyday, modern conveniences. 

Well, today I've discovered 2 things I really can't live without. 

#1. The MICROWAVE

I don't know how they did it before microwaves??? This morning when I was trying to heat up some instant oatmeal for the kids, our microwave blew up :( We've had this microwave since we were married, about 11 years ago, and today with a rumble, crack and loud pop it was gone.

Throughout the day it was made very clear to me that I just can't do without this appliance. I discovered this after the 4th time of putting something in the microwave out of habit even though I knew it was broken. (Heating up leftovers, thawing chicken, microwave popcorn, and 1 frozen burrito) This wasn't something I was going to be able to go a whole 24 hours without, so by 4:00pm I  was perusing the nearest appliance store aisles, picking myself up a new one :)

As if loosing the convenience of a microwave wasn't bad enough, couple that with the loss of my most used item in the kitchen.

#2 The Paper Plate 

  Ahhhh, the torture! We are out of paper plates!

In this day and age who washes dishes anymore. Everything at our house is disposable. You better believe I grabbed some of those while at the store picking up a microwave.

Now that we are restocked I'm smiling again, but I keep wondering what "can't live without item" will be next...

I hope it's not the toilet paper, or remote control because either of those would be a close runner up. Could you imagine actually having to stand up and change the channels or using leaves or a cup of water to clean your backside. Yikes!