For you young 'uns, this is what happens in middle age. In youth, your heart races at the sight of someone you're crushing on or a pair of ridiculously extravagant shoes - but come middle age, it's all about the time-saving appliance.
I wanted to name my new baby Bob. Elle has insisted on Shanequa - so Shanequa it is.
I'd been hankering for one of these for a while and had done my online homework. The good ones are about a grand so how excited was I when Aldi advertised one for $299. And it has excellent product reviews. Elle spotted it on Facebook and tagged me, so I diarised the day it was available and ensured I was at the Aldi entrance a bit before opening time - along with a handful of others.
Now, while this door-buster definitely didn't rival the infamous Aldi Ski Gear Sale Penny and I battled, there were a couple of die-hards who broke into a trot when the doors opened. Given there were only a few people, I continued at a leisurely walk - then fear struck me - what if some people were filling trolleys with them? I quickened my pace. There was some grabbing - which was actually quite ridiculous because it was quickly clear we were all purchasing for 'personal use only' - i.e. one each. I threw one in my trolley and went on with my shopping, noting at least six left when I checked out.
Anyway, she's now home and getting settled. It's like a new puppy that cleans instead of making a mess! And she sleeps quietly.
But the poor thing has been here less than a week and she's already totally confused. I've moved her dock three times and I'm still not convinced it's the permanent spot.
I've had several attempts to connect the app but no luck so far. I'll persist. That aside, she's doing a great job. Here she is, sweeping at the front and mopping straight after. Look at her go!
Does she do as good a job as me? Probably not, but I'd describe it as utterly acceptable.
Go Shanequa!!!
