Turn up the heat

A day in my life. Today I woke up, well really I did not sleep well because it was hot. I can handle anything but being hot. I woke up at 6:15 to the house being 84 degrees. So funny since it was only 73 outside. So I called the leasing agency AGAIN and said something is definitely wrong and it needed fixed. Yesterday when I called they said 80 was normal in a house.
As the children woke up we ate cereal and did the very basic of chores. The morning was spent getting crabbier and crabbier and the heat rising and rising. I actually had the kids outside at 7:30 because it was cooler outside than inside. At 10am I made everyone milkshakes. They were amazing and I will share the recipe later. At 11:30 everyone went down for a nap. I forgot to do the same. WHAT WAS I THINKING? At 12:30 the AC man got here and said that a calibrator was broken, he replaced it and said it would start cooling off within a couple of hours.
Everyone woke up at 2pm and we had a snack. Straightened up only what had to be straightened up. I spent most of the afternoon receiving hugs and kisses which I love but man IT IS HOT!
I called the AC guy and he is on his way back. I hate it for the home owners. I try my very hardest to never have to call in a repair because I know they have to pay for it. But sadly it is 5 hours later and it is still 80 degrees in my house.
The big kids have done great today; they have laid in front of video games and the TV. The little kids have had sparkly damp faces and been crabby with one another. I feel bad for them because I know they are hot.
I ordered Pizza for dinner tonight. Something with easy clean up. I have been pushing the fluids all day which probably means lots of wet beds tonight. Hopefully the AC man will be here before too long.
I did bring the guinea pigs downstairs last night. So on my dining room table are two very well fed guinea pigs.
It sounds like my hero may be coming out of the field tomorrow. It is really hard to complain about being hot in my house with all the food and cold showers I want when I know he is sleeping here:

Pamela

Grateful Tuesday

My husband has been in the field for the last week. While I miss him I have so much to be grateful. First he has been home this summer and that is amazingly wonderful. Two he has done okay during this field problem. They have had a ton of heat issues requiring medical treatment. Third, he has been able to come home 3 times to shower and do work. Fourth, him coming home builds confidence in Tom that Rob goes away but he does return. That is great for if we ever have a deployment.
Fifth, my husband is on the downhill slump to this field problem.
I am grateful for my A/C because I know that not everyone has it.
I am grateful for friends who have been there for me through thick and thin.
I am grateful for friends who have given us clothes for the boys. I already have some winter clothes.
I am so grateful that my children are finally making friends. They love having play dates and I love having friends over.
I am grateful for a little boy who is walking and that I am his favorite person to walk to.
I am grateful for a little girl who loves to teach each her siblings.
Pamela

Margarita pie

Honestly, I did not make this pie my friend Lindsie did. I have no clue why it is called Margarita pie because there is no alcohol in it. It is wonderful.
ingredients:

Crust:
1 1/4 cup finely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup sugar
Mix together and press into the bottom of pie pan



Filling:
3 limes
1/4 cup orange juice
1 can (14 oz.) condensed milk
1 (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping thawed



Zest limes with micro plan ( save about 1 tsp. of est for garnishing), juice limes with juicer. Combine both in classic batter bowl. Add condense milk, orange juice and mix well. Fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping, spread on top of crust. Refrigerate at least 30 mins.
Take out and top with remaining whipped topping, using your easy accent decorator and the star tip. Make whip topping stars, and sprinkle leftover zest from limes..

Pamela

Friend Making Monday

FMM: Girly Questions
1. Do you like to shop? For my kids oh yes, for other people even more so. For myself, no way. I feel guilt. I feel like I cannot find one thing that looks right. I cannot figure out how I really want my home decorated. I have always said please turn me in to what not to wear or any home improvement show.
2. How often do you wear makeup? I gave it up years ago. I tried to start again last year but it only lasted a couple of days. I wish I was better about it. The older I get the more I need it.
3. How do you feel about nail polish? Love it on my girls. I love brighter fun colors for my toes but for my fingers it is French tip every time.
4. Do you consider yourself to be a feminist? I am probably the least feminist person you know. I think women should be able to make their own choices but I also think most of my decisions and all my major decisions are ran through my hero.
5. What’s your biggest challenge as a woman? Second guessing myself, feeling like I have made someone mad. I am reading a book called So Long Insecurities and it has really made me think about how I think.
6. Do you wear skirts and dresses? Skirts, I cannot tell you how long it has been since I wore a dress.
7. How do you feel about high heels? I think they are beautiful on other women but for me a small heel is all I can manage.
8. Do you subscribe to magazines? If so, which ones? Yes, but not your traditional magazines. I receive no greater joy and above rubies.
9. Do you shave your legs/wax/ use depilatory creams or go au natural? I shave or at least I say I do. It is one of those things I forget to do unless I am going to the DR.
10. What do you like most about being a woman? That my husband looks at me, that I am made to be with my husband. That my body makes beautiful blessings to hug and snuggle with.
Pamela
Want to link up with other girly girls then head over to friend making Monday

Military Monday

What a week, my hero is in the field. It has been a long time since we have had a field problem. He left last Tuesday or Wednesday. I honestly cannot remember which day he left. He has been able to come home a few times just to shower and work on the computer.
They have had 200+ people get sick from the heat. I wish I could run out there and take cold lemonade and fresh baked cookies. I feel so bad for the soldiers. Some have air conditioning and some do not.
Please pray for our men and women this week who are willing to work in 100+ degree weather all over the world so you and I are able to be free.
Speaking of heat, is the heat affecting you and if so how are you staying cool this summer?
Pamela