Thirteen things I love about Summer in the Desert

1) I passed a sign that said 118* yesterday and I experienced being amazed. Amazement is a wonderful distraction :)

2) I loved the last few week working on my attitude to be able to even come up with this list.

3) "Early " mornings outside are quiet and nice. (until the neighborhood Landscapers arrive)
I can get the lawn mowed

3) In the mornings after the lawns mowed Water play with the kids and the hose.

4) NO BUGS (blood suckers, ticks and the like), as long as the neighbors keep their pool clean and the standing water up, except the ants

5) Pretending like I'm snow bound and doing lots of craft projects because its so cold outside.Lots of supplies for projects so I don't have to go out. Lots of groceries in the freezer so I don't have to go out. If I do the stores are cold in the freezer sections. I get jobs done that I put off when I can be outdoors in the late fall/winter/spring.

6) I love the summer rains when we are not in a drought.

7)My sunflowers are lovely.

8) Less laundry because shorts and sleeveless tops make smaller piles (in theory).

9)Air conditioning and the ability to pay the bill for it.

10) Staying home and being calm without all the running around (There are less people out when your on the roads, all the tourist have gone home).

11) Ice water, opening the freezer to get the ice is a treat.

12) My car in the garage cools down faster and my hands don't get burnt.Air conditioning in my car and not having to depend on a bus or others.

13) Lazy days that have an excuse (the heat wears you out) Planning gardens for the fall .