Playing in Puddles-The Best Rainy Day Activity

    Rainy day activities are usually thought of as things kids can do indoors. There are games, arts and crafts and cooking activities.  I have found that what our kids like to do best is get out in the rain and explore the magic of nature.  Since California has been in a drought for a long time, rain is a novelty. The gutters turn into rushing rivers and the sidewalks are aglow with reflections in shimmering puddles.  I don’t relish driving in the rain, but I love walking in the rain, especially with our kids.

     During an especially rainy day, the kids, the dogs and I went on a walk. they splashed in puddles, sang and danced the whole way.  The dogs seemed equally enthused to explore their surroundings on this rainy day.  When we returned, the rain had stopped.  I had the dogs go back inside the house and I grabbed my camera and had the kids explore the water for a while longer.

     Capri especially loved to stomp and dance in the rain.  Her shoes were on the wrong feet and her jacket was buttoned askew, but she did it herself and had a blast.

     I imagine we will spend lots of time in the rain, as long as it inspires them to dance and lights up their eyes.

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