That's lovely having all 3 keeping youall warm.the -25 is the wind chill temperature, but -2 degrees F (-19 C) is the actual temp -- it feels just like Antarctica here! yes, the wood stove is keeping us warm enough, though i can still feel the extreme cold in my bones. with the stove going, it's hovering around the 78 degrees F range in my living room. of course, the kitchen temp is upper 60's -- always colder in there. i also have my thermostat set, so should it drop below 71 in the living room while i'm sleeping tonight the furnace will cycle on -- this is to prevent possible freezing of water pipes, which can happen during the winter months if the indoors temp drops below 60 degrees F.
oh yes! last night was almost as cold as today was, and it was the first night our little girls were 'out and about' in the house all through the night. both girls snuggled on top the blankets with me last night through the night. little deedee did snuggle under the blankets with me for a while, but didn't stay. our jaspurr snuggled with me for a while under the blankets, and we dozed together while i gave him scritchins. when i got up in the wee hours off the AM to add wood to the stove, all three cats were zooming around the upstairs, downstairs, and making the classic "thundering herd of elephants' noises. after they'd burned off some excess energy, they all settled in bed with me again. all three cats will more than likely be snuggling with me in bed again tonight!
I love hearing the herd of elephants racing around the apartment.
Dress.warmly and keep warm. Hugs