It's Raining, It's Pouring

It's supposed to rain everyday on and off for the next week.

But you know what?
I kind of like the rain {every once in a while}
When it rains, you have an excuse to get all snuggly, drink hot coco & watch movies all day.
Oh wait, that was BEFORE I had kids.
Now, rain means I can't leave my house.
If I run errands my kids will get soaked.
Rain means that your kids are cooped up in the house with lots of energy & no where to get rid of it....they get stir crazy if it rains too many days in a row!
We are wimps here in California, especially when it comes to rain.

Since Kate only naps like once a week now, we have been able to have some 1 on 1 time in the afternoons while Claire is napping. I still make Kate have "room time" for about an hour, but it was raining this afternoon and she REALLY wanted to go outside and jump in puddles.
Pink Polka Dot Raincoat & Boots? I die of cuteness!

It was raining lightly, and there weren't that many good puddles to be found, but that didn't stop Kate.

She managed to splash in the *tiniest* puddle you ever did see.

Oh, to be a little kid again when the highlight of your day is splashing in puddles.

I had one happy little girl after her 15 minutes of fun.
She told me she loved the rain & wanted to play in it for 4 hours (because she is 4)

After our puddle jumping adventures we warmed up inside with some hot coco & good conversation.

Even though I am sad that her napping days are over, (when I am supposed to get stuff done?!?) afternoons like this sure do make up for it.

It's amazing what a little 1 on 1 time does for her soul (and mine).
She's a neat little girl. I am so blessed.