Today was the first large rain of the season. You could hear it coming from miles away, the low rumbling, the wind picking up, and the sky darkening, all tell tale signs of rain. It has been trying to rain for the past couple days but this afternoon the sky opened and it poured cats and dogs. I had to run out to the line and make sure I collected all my clothes in time and then it started, it was light at first but grew to be a downpour. In true northwest fashion I was out there just standing enjoying the rain and all it brings with it. The kids were in the house can came out to stare at their crazy American standing in the rain. With only a tiny bit of coaxing I got Jemimah to come join in the puddle jumping, Francesca was out there right from the beginning and loving it! Since there is no grass and the dirt got so slippery she decided to just slide around on her butt, so proud. The mamma wasn’t home and I don’t think we would have gotten to play if she was there. After about 20 min of playing in the rain the girls got cold and wanted to warm up. I rung out my freshly rinsed hair and made us some warm Milo and tea.
It is these days that I am so happy to be here experiencing these moments of joy. Someday are harder than others but Im always looking forward to these special days where it all comes together in a happy moment.
This post made my smile, keep having fun you crazy American in the rain!
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