Yesterday was our hottest day of the year to date. My thermometer read 94 degrees at one point. For us here in Western Washington that is unbelieveably hot. Too hot.

After church we had a nice day playing games with my brothers family. Then we spent the evening laying on the couch waiting for it to cool off. Our kids played outside, swinging and having a jolly time while we sufferred. Only one of our kids complained about the heat the entire day.

What is it that happens between childhood and adulthood that makes you hate the heat? Is it the extra pounds on us that keeps us warmer, like big bears, so that when it warms up a bit we turn into couch potatoes? Or is it the fact that we have absolutely no control over the temperature so we learn to hate it? I certainly don't know but I can tell you this, today I am taking major precautions to keep this house cool.

We have an old house. Its pushing 100 years old, and though we love its quirkyness and its potential, we also dislike how it heats up like an oven in the evenings. We've learned how to deal with it a bit, mainly by not being here between 6pm and 9:30pm. Since that is not always an option we've learned what windows to open, what curtains to shut, where to put the fans, etc. Still it only makes it bearable. Its simply no fun.

Even with all of this complaining, I must say that the summer gives me the opportunity to do one of my favorite things. Okay, well two. First, it allows me to plant things and watch them grow. I do enjoy that. Maybe not the weed pulling so much, but the growing aspect is a plus. Second, I enjoy watching my kids play in the backyard while I sit on my lounge chair. I get reading in, paperwork done and just enjoy them.

So for today, with the estimate heat being in the 90's again, I plan to sit in my lounger once again. It'll be a good day - even if I can't stand the heat.

Janelle

PS - Have I told you how much I LOVE to get comments?! I've had a few comments lately and I just love them! Have a good day in your home!

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Posted by heartmatters

I found you from another lady's friend list! What makes you musical? I mean, woodwind, brass, vocal??? I"m a clarinetist (majored in it) and can't wait to have time to dive back in!

Blessings,
Jen

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