We made it! We arrived in Gilbert around 6 pm and spent an hour with our land lady- a Mom of 3 who is the sweetest most organized land lady ever- getting to know the ins and outs of our new home. We crashed on sleeping bags and air mattresses to wake up and meet the Elders from our ward at 7 am. Yes, 7 am. Because we tried to beat the heat. Which arrives at 8 am in full force! At 9:30 am this morning, after dropping off the kids at school ( who all have very friendly teachers) it was 98 degrees. Allow me to take note of the heat for one moment and then I will be happy.
Top Ten Heat Notices-
1. If you have not lived in the desert for 15 yrs or more you may develop a heat rash. Two days here I got red buumps all over my knees, elbows, chest and legs. No, you may not see a picture.
2. You will have to drink water constantly to maintain homeostasis- or whatever that is. Really.
3. Sunday afternoons can find the children melting ice in cups outside for fun ( I took benadryl for my rash and crashed), sailing paper airplanes over the fans in every room and sliding down mattresses.
4. Walking to school on a Saturday will find you seeking shelter at the neighboring Stake Center and calling Josh to come pick you up.
To be continued .... It is HOT here! No joke!
Top Ten Heat Notices-
1. If you have not lived in the desert for 15 yrs or more you may develop a heat rash. Two days here I got red buumps all over my knees, elbows, chest and legs. No, you may not see a picture.
2. You will have to drink water constantly to maintain homeostasis- or whatever that is. Really.
3. Sunday afternoons can find the children melting ice in cups outside for fun ( I took benadryl for my rash and crashed), sailing paper airplanes over the fans in every room and sliding down mattresses.
4. Walking to school on a Saturday will find you seeking shelter at the neighboring Stake Center and calling Josh to come pick you up.
To be continued .... It is HOT here! No joke!
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