water, water, every where

K's horoscope said he'd be dealing with leaks in November and they weren't kidding.
So far he has: de-grouted and re-grouted the upstairs shower, twice; sealed two leaks near where the chimney meets the roof; yet another area on our posh French kitchen faucet is leaking into the cabinet below, and he's out in the driveway with a hose helping Oldest fix a leaky sunroof.

The kitchen faucet situation really burns my britches as we have probably had to fix parts of it twice a year each year since it was installed. And though the company is French-Canadian (which seems distant) they have been very helpful supplying parts as the faucet has a lifetime guarantee. At this point, though, I'm eager to replace it for a couple of reasons. It's fussier than I'd like and, looking back, I do remember choosing things for our remodel that were easy to care for and clean. But, somehow, I think the faucet escaped my scrutiny. I'd like one of those single lever, high-arch, pull-out hose faucets now.
But, then I start thinking...thinking and wanting...wanting and needing....
Does your head do that? Especially if money feels tight? My neighbor told me her faucet (the kind I'm coveting) is from Home Depot and was not more than a couple of hundred dollars. Of course I can't find one that inexpensive and she just did a huge remodel so she may not be remembering correctly.
I look around and notice the faucet needs replacing, the dining room chair cushions need mending, the dining room needs repainting (there's a hole in the ceiling) and I'd like different curtains in there.
On the other hand, K just repainted the big board AND he used magnetizing undercoat so we can post recipes and pictures now.
I'd like boots for the snow that aren't huge snow boots. I'd like La Canadiennes which are hundreds of dollars, but I don't need them.
I'd like a new bathrobe. I have a bathrobe but it has hair dye on the neck and I think I bought it when I had Youngest. And it's white!
I've seen several gorgeous long cardigans being used as bathrobes which is brilliant as I dislike bathrobes and love cardigans.
And, speaking of cardigans, I'd really like the plain black cashmere cardigan that JCrew sells as my favorite black cardigan is pilled and holey and old.
Another item on the "old" list are my beloved Uggs. I don't know how old they are but the insides of them are flat and hard where they used to be poofy and soft on my feet. I've spilled something terrible on the left one. I could get some new wool innersoles and have them cleaned (there's a dry cleaner nearby who advertises that they clean Uggs) or I could buy a new pair. I don't really need a new pair.
Can you see how this goes?
I need to stop it.

I've done a significant portion of my Christmas shopping and am awaiting further reductions before I finalize a big Amazon order. Do you hear me Amazon?
All right.
I've got to go mend the cushions.

Later.