Yesterday, a cold front settled across Texas. Unlike more tolerable climates, a cold front here means that it dropped into the 70s. There is now hope for the masses who come innocently looking for a Kayla photo and are subjected to the spectacle of my shyly clad body.
What you can’t see from so far away is just how hot it has been here. Until yesterday, it was in the 90’s, and frequently above 100, every single day. The weather people say this was the hottest September on record. I’ll take their word for it. We’ve survived by setting the thermostat down to 81°F, and wearing very little.
This has practical consequences, like fewer publishable photos. Another is that our electricity bill for the last month was “only” $280. While that is a 700% increase over our summer electric bill in Michigan, it would have been more if we cooled down to a pleasant 78°. This is (tongue in cheek) offset by doing less laundry. I talked to a couple home efficiency experts here and have been told that is normal and it will decrease significantly when winter finally arrives.
A few of you asked about Kayla’s exercise plan. She was a bit jealous that I would go to a gym to work out instead of spending every possible minute with her. We struck a compromise that lets me go to the gym on school mornings (Tu,Th) while she is still sleeping. Every other day we stretch together.
Your bills are about to go down, and ours are about to go up! stinkin’ gas….its dippin’ down to the 30’s and night already. I had the heat on 71 the last couple days…..jon
Fear not, Jon – we’re supposed to go back up to the 70’s next week.
And Matt – I’m not sure that photo is any improvement. I now humbly request photos of nothing but Kayla. There’s no need for “parent props” in the background at all; Kayla will do all by her lonesome. I’m sure all of your readers will appreciate this.
Sincerely yours,
“Blinded in Cadillac”
P.S. The stretch *is* impressive, though.
I know Jesus healed the blind but I’m asking for at least a little fuzzy eyesight whenever I click on the mattsimerson site! LOL
Love the pose!!! And the witty banter!!
70’s !!!?? ShwEEEEttTTT….
AHHH MY EYES
I Protest!
Disregard the negative feedback!
We the huddled masses request more photos of the entire family!
There are those of us that hold each and every one of you in equal regard and look forward to sharing fleeting glimpses into your lives.
Weather? Here in LOWER Michigan it has been in the mid 80’s for the last month.
We have been TOO dry, and are only now starting to get a smattering of rain.
However, it seems fall is approaching as the evening temperature has been steadly dropping lower. Intellicast says we should get our first FROST on Saturday!