All the kids were going to be home for summer. I was so happy since they hadn’t done so in a long time. I missed having them around, and so did their dad. They were all grown and some even had families, but they were still my babies. I began planning how we were all going to spend a month of summer with them. They were also bringing the grandkids, so the house was going to be quite full. But, we didn’t mind at all since it was only for a short duration. They all arrived at the same time, and that first night the house was in chaos. Given all the people in the house, we had to crank up the cooling system. It was the only way to ensure the space was cool and comfortable for all. Cranking up the cooling system for quite some time because someone was always complaining they were hot. Eventually, the strain we put on the cooling system was evident, and the unit ceased working one Friday afternoon. I was busy making snacks for babies in the kitchen when I noticed the house was getting warm. I went to check the cooling system and found my partner doing the same. The cooling system had stopped working, and I knew it was because of all the strain we put on it. We had to find a better way to keep the house cool once we got it fixed. The HVAC technician who came to mend the faulty cooling system suggested getting out the fans to assist with cooling the house. This would lower reliance on the cooling system alone.