The heat and sharing a room

We don't have air conditioning which is really ok 350 days a year, but for those 15 or so really really hot days, like today, it's unbearable! There is no wind, it's 29 degrees INSIDE the house, and we have 10 fans blowing like crazy all at the same time. I don't like it. I know it's only about 15 days, ok maybe 20 in a bad summer. But man it's tough. Then add on being pregnant! We have been talking about getting a Geothermal heating and cooling system, because we have a 180ft well sitting there doing nothing, and even though it would cost a minor fortune, it would have MANY advantages. For one it would include a cooling system, so no more dying in the hot hot summer; and then in the winter, no more heating with oil - which costs an arm and a leg now, so the cost of heating with oil would be transfered to paying for the Geothermal system, and pay itself off in about 6 years at the rate we are paying now for oil; It's environmentally friendly; and would increase the value of our home for resale. So we called the supplier and they will come tomorrow and give us a final quote on the thing, and I think we are going to do it. Not that I want more debt, but this one is worth it in the long run!

So while we all swelter in the heat, we also choose this week to be the week the girls start sharing a room. Not exactly the best time to choose to transition them, but it had to be done. Last night was the first night and let me tell you it did not go so well. We need to refine our system!! putting them both in there awake was a nightmare, because they just giggled, then eventually started running around, then started slamming the door.... etc. Then they cried because we closed the baby gate and started fighting... etc. Yikes. So we pulled Abby out, calmed Gillian down and got her settled, then finally put Abby to bed at 9:45! Needless to say, they were awfully tired and cranky this morning! Gillian was also up at 5:15, as she woke up in a different place and had to get up. Tonight we just put Gillian to bed first, and kept Abby up until 8:00 pm, and that seemed to work out well. Abby is still finding ways to put off sleep by coming out of the room, saying she can't sleep, has a belly ache and so on, basically stalling to no end! But I guess it's normal and as she gets older we can't expect her to go to bed at 7:00 like before... bummer!!

And before I part, here are some photos from today:




I hope for rain and wind tonight... I need to cool off!