Four years ago, we ordered a couch and had it delivered. When the delivery men came, they accidently ripped the fabric. We then had to re-order our couch. Fast forward to today, where we again order a new piece of furniture (from a different company). This time, I had to stay home for about four hours to wait for the delivery. The workers had to lift this big, overstuffed chair up our narrow stair case. After they left, there were nicks in our wall, hand prints all over our white walls, and yes, a small five-inch tear in the back of the chair. You’d think I’d learn.

Now, I have to take another four hours out of my day next week for them to deliver a replacement. Perhaps we should stick to futons, Target/Ikea stuff and camping furniture. Nice, grown-up furniture is over-rated.