Playing in the Rain

It rained most of the day today -and I broke atleast 2 "Mommy rules"! I let my kids play in the rain and I let them play in the street! Of course I was right there with them (someone had to take the pictures, right!) There is something to be said for playing in the rain until every inch of your body is soaked.

I personally love the rain. I like the sounds it makes when it hits things. I like the way a nice, cold rain feels on my face. And, of course, I like the way the clouds part and the sun comes through after a long, gloomy day.

Well, everyone is in the house, dried off and in PJ's. The wrinkled fingers and toes are returning to normal. Maybe most people don't think of rain as one of God's many blessings, but it obviously is. Besides helping things grow and cooling off a hot day, rain can ease stress and put things in perspective. Try it. The next time it rains (not just a sprinkle-a good hard rain) put on some old clothes and get out in the middle of it. Splash around. Get wet. Get muddy. And most importantly have someone else join the fun. Just make sure you go inside and get dried off before things start to get chapped!