I can't take it anymore. The boys are driving me crazy, and I have to get them out of the heat for a little while. I'm going to try and get to the indoor playground. We haven't been there in forever, so I have to check the hours or operations, and with any luck, they'll be open. This will let the kids be kids for a bit, and maybe even get to socialize a bit as well. That's a win win in my book.
The good news is that it's much cooler today. Elliott's still dealing with heat rash, and Emmett won't wear any clothes, but at this moment, the boys are in a good mood. Gavin's been hiding in his bedroom for most of the day thus far. Lizze started a new, art based therapy class today. She graduated from the first DBT class yesterday. I'm really proud of her, as I know this isn't close to being easy. I still haven't heard back from the HVAC company about tomorrow's service. I've no idea what to expect. At the very least, we're looking at $90 for the call to diagnose the problem. From there, it depends on what's covered under warranty, and what isn't. Then of course, there's the labor. Frankly, the heat…
On a positive note, my check arrived today. I was able to pay some crucial bills, and order Emmett's birthday present. We wanted to take care of that while we had the money. I'm faced with a tough decision, as to how to best utilize the remaining funds. There are a couple big issues to deal with. Actually, it's more like a few issues that need addressed. Unfortunately, there isn't a way to address all three at this moment in time, and I have to prioritize. I realize that this may seem like a no brainer, from the outside looking in, but from where I stand, not so much. The first thing that needs to be dealt with is groceries. I have to go grocery shopping, and there are no…
I never heard back from the HVAC company today. Hopefully, they'll call in the morning. It did briefly rain, which has cooled things off for a bit. Emmett is in a horrible mood still, and if the screaming continues, I will probably need to close the windows. I'm really hoping to be able to get the boys to sleep tonight because it's cooled off. With any luck, everyone will get some sleep tonight...
As the day marches forward, the temperature in the house is well into the 80's, and the boys are no longer fun to be around. In fact, they are quite unpleasant. Something that most people might not think of, is how sensory processing disorder plays into things. Anything that causes stimulation of the senses, can lead to sensory overload. Kids like mine don't process sensory input correctly, and therefore they can become overwhelmed. Kids with sensory processing disorder experience everything at the same time. They feel, hear, smell, see and taste everything, all at once. It's disorientating, overwhelming and even painful. Place those same kids into an environment that's too hot. Their skin becomes sticky from sweat, and they reach a state of overstimulation fairly quick. I don't experience things like this myself.…
I spoke with the HVAC company who installed our A/C unit. We are scheduled for Thursday, but the cost is up in the air. My understanding is that all parts are covered for the first ten years, under manufacturers warranty. This makes a big difference because the quote I was given was not taking that into consideration. They are going to pull our file, and call the manufacturer to see what all is covered in the first ten years. I should be hearing back from them later today. If it's covered under warranty, than all I have to go is cover labor. Labor is expensive enough at this point, but any little bit of savings is a good thing. Fingers crossed...
I wanted to take a minute and share one of Elliott's latest pictures. He's sorta taken to drawing this Summer and I'm happy to see him using his imagination... ☺