I grew up in the Seattle area, I like the rain. Not this year. It is June 9 and other then a sunny day here and another couple of sunny days again 2 weeks later all we have seen is wet. In church on Sunday we had to name reasons we like the rain such as it brings lushness, easier to pull weeds, keeps allergens down, we never worry about a
drought, kids get to stomp through puddles and it smells good. This kept me optimistic throughout the sabbath but when week days came and I couldn't send my kids in the backyard I found myself being a
pessimist. Mornings have been especially wet. Sometimes mere overcast allows us to dry off the slide in the afternoon and spend an hour out there. But for the mornings we are still coloring, reading books and doing puzzles.
Today the weather was perfect. 82 degrees, which was 20+ degrees higher then it hit yesterday. I have a fear the weather is not going to last so I packed a lot of activities all into one day. We played outside from 8-12 this morning. Had naps and then went to my grandparents pool. My grandma bought Pepper a floating swimsuit and she is able to swim on her own. I was impressed because all of the floating devices I have bought seem to keep her back afloat while her head is under water. This held her upright. Grandma found it at big lots for $12. Tabor enjoyed chasing the beach ball around with the noodle. He loves to hit balls with sticks, raquets, paper towel rolls, toilet brushes, whatever he can find. Anyway we came home had dinner and then went to launch the boat into the lake. We took turns driving the boats then went to the doc and threw rocks. Pepper wanted to swim... she didn't seem to notice the water was really cold. Next time I will have to bring her swimsuit. If the weather is good maybe we will do it all again tomorrow!
