It is so freakin' hot!

[MamaMolly]

We are visiting the ILs in Florida. It is actually cooler OUTSIDE than in the house. They have the thermostat set at 80. I'm not kidding, I made DH go look for himself. 80 flippin' degrees, inside the house.

They aren't poor. They can most certainly afford to run the AC. I'm miserable, DH is miserable, my kids are sticky, sweaty and grouchy. None of us are sleeping well. AGGGGG!

No wonder MIL is always complaining that she is cold when she comes to visit. We try to keep it between 74-76. Frosty!

[ThreeofUs]

Wow. That is warm! Open some windows - the 70s sound like heaven from here.

Have to admit, my first thought was: "OMG, can I just stand in your shoes for a few minutes? I. am. so. tired. of. cold."

[mackmama]

So sorry MamaMolly. I have been there with the IL's and an overheated house. It is miserable! Can you ask them to turn on the AC just a little? Say it's for the kids!

[hillview]

I'd just move the thermostat -- I'd tell grandma that the kids aren't sleeping and would it be ok to change the temp. I'd ask DH to do it
/hillary

[Smillow]

I just got back from visiting my parents in FL - it is always an adjustment to go from winter to practically summer & for the first few days I am roasting (although I don't want to complain about FL in January!). They are just used to it, not cheap! I will move the thermostat a bit, dress lighter & ask for a fan or turn on a ceiling fan, or even open a window at night. HTH!

eta: Older people who are on medication (don't know if this applies to your ILs) can feel cold even @ 80 (my Grandmother who is on lots of blood thinners has the stuffiest house ever!)

[MamaMolly]

I'd just move the thermostat -- I'd tell grandma that the kids aren't sleeping and would it be ok to change the temp. I'd ask DH to do it
/hillary

They went to the grocery store and I tried to change it, but it is digital and I honestly think they have some sort of lock on it, I can't change the temperature.

Lula and I are snarling at each other like rabid dogs. Dolly is a sticky ball of angry sweat.

Misery.

I live in an even hotter climate, so I'm in shorts, a tshirt and flip flops. And sweating my @$$ off.

[Melanie]

Tell me, you have seen the Seinfeld on this? Yes, this was a Seinfeld episode as well.

My condolences, I don't think I could handle it. Next time they leave google the model # of the thermostat for directions.

[MamaMolly]

Tell me, you have seen the Seinfeld on this? Yes, this was a Seinfeld episode as well.

My condolences, I don't think I could handle it. Next time they leave google the model # of the thermostat for directions.

OMG genius! THIS is how hot and fried I am. I didn't even think of doing this. DUH!

[salsah]

i feel your pain. my parents keep their house that warm too. dh and i get headaches when we are at their house.

can you get out of the house? run in the sprinklers?

[Indianamom2]

Oh, I feel for you!

The first thing I thought of was the Seinfeld episode at Jerry's parent's house in Florida. It is SO true whenever we visit my parent's house...although it's not quite that bad...yet!

How much longer do you have to stay?