It feels like we're at the beginning of a repeat of last summer. Remember last summer? 50+ days of triple digit heat? We've had about 6 days in a row of those blasted temps and I'm not sure I can make it another 6 days, let alone 50+. Unfortunately, the weather guys tell us there is not an end in sight.
The kids have all been sick - including fevers of 100+. I've found it very interesting that their body temps have been the same as the outside temps! There's lots of coughing - LOTS of coughing- ALL the time. I've been cranky - I'm very aware of this, and yet things keep spilling out of my mouth before I have time to think about what I'm saying.
Trying to keep a positive attitude has never been a strong suit of mine - but here's my stab at finding the good things in this heat:
-My parents' pool - long hot days aren't quite as long when you can be wet! And we're thankful for good friends to swim with!
-Caiden loves to read and is currently into "The Hardy Boys Mysteries"
-The Olympic swimming and gymnastics trials on TV - Yeah! Not a bad thing to watch when you're not feeling well. I can't wait for July 27 to arrive - Opening Ceremonies!
-Delaney running around in nothing but a diaper.
-The "I'm Farming and I Grow It" video - this is basically our everyday life. And when I say "our" I mostly mean Chelan's - down to the cut-off t-shirts, eating beef, everything! Have you seen it yet? Those boys make farming look cool! My kids burst out singing it at random times during the day! You can click on the title for the link.
-My blender. It's been busy making Orange Juliuses, milkshakes, and frozen hot chocolate (courtesy of Rachael Ray - click to see it)!
-Our grill - not heating up the house is a good thing!
-Our windmill keeps water pumping to the vegetables
-New recipes using garden produce - thankfully, our garden is still producing, but it's almost a full time job keeping it watered. I hit the jackpot this week in finding garden recipes. Here are a couple:
-Grilled Ratatouille Boats, also thanks to Rachael Ray (click to see it)
-Simple Garden Spaghetti - from Better Homes and Gardens, June 2012 (this involves tomatoes, grilled zucchini, garlic, and p. cheese - sooooo good)!
I hope you're finding ways to stay cool - and keep the prayers coming for rain and cooler temperatures!
The kids have all been sick - including fevers of 100+. I've found it very interesting that their body temps have been the same as the outside temps! There's lots of coughing - LOTS of coughing- ALL the time. I've been cranky - I'm very aware of this, and yet things keep spilling out of my mouth before I have time to think about what I'm saying.
Trying to keep a positive attitude has never been a strong suit of mine - but here's my stab at finding the good things in this heat:
-My parents' pool - long hot days aren't quite as long when you can be wet! And we're thankful for good friends to swim with!
-Caiden loves to read and is currently into "The Hardy Boys Mysteries"
-The Olympic swimming and gymnastics trials on TV - Yeah! Not a bad thing to watch when you're not feeling well. I can't wait for July 27 to arrive - Opening Ceremonies!
-Delaney running around in nothing but a diaper.
-The "I'm Farming and I Grow It" video - this is basically our everyday life. And when I say "our" I mostly mean Chelan's - down to the cut-off t-shirts, eating beef, everything! Have you seen it yet? Those boys make farming look cool! My kids burst out singing it at random times during the day! You can click on the title for the link.
-My blender. It's been busy making Orange Juliuses, milkshakes, and frozen hot chocolate (courtesy of Rachael Ray - click to see it)!
-Our grill - not heating up the house is a good thing!
-Our windmill keeps water pumping to the vegetables
-New recipes using garden produce - thankfully, our garden is still producing, but it's almost a full time job keeping it watered. I hit the jackpot this week in finding garden recipes. Here are a couple:
-Grilled Ratatouille Boats, also thanks to Rachael Ray (click to see it)
-Simple Garden Spaghetti - from Better Homes and Gardens, June 2012 (this involves tomatoes, grilled zucchini, garlic, and p. cheese - sooooo good)!
I hope you're finding ways to stay cool - and keep the prayers coming for rain and cooler temperatures!
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