It’s raining here this morning! I just love the rain!
Sure. It can be a hassle. I think everyone has their own reasons for disliking the rain. For me – this morning – it was a travel issue. I was told late last night that I can’t drive my car – it needs to be fixed. Ugh. OK, I can handle this, we’ll walk to school. It’s just half a mile. Then I woke up this morning – late because the baby finally settles down for a good stretch of uninterrupted sleep right before I have to wake up, but I was zonked out – anyway, I wake up to the sound of rain. Who wants to walk in that? So, I frantically call the new friends I have been blessed with in the year since I moved here. And we were rescued!
But, hassles aside, I just love the rain!!
One year ago this month, I came to this town for the weekend hoping and praying that I could find a place to live. I found this house and fell in love with it.
The realtor mentioned the effect of the drought on the yard. It sure was dry. And that summer, the record-setting high temperatures and lowered water levels made me wonder what in the world I had just done by moving here. But, we have been blessed with rain since then. And look at our little house now.
So, even with the hassles, I love the rain! I love the sound of rain, the way it smells, and standing in the rain feels amazing! (Well, unless you do it for a long period of time and are cold and can’t get out of the rain … you know what I mean.) I love brightly colored rain boots that keep your feet dry and are great for splashing in! (I know. I have a pair!) I so enjoy listening to the rain … getting comfy with a mug of hot cocoa … a blanket and a movie or a good book … pillows on the floor and a game of cards or a board game … and especially the way the lamps inside seem to give off a warmer, more golden, light on rainy days. Why is that? I don’t know, but it feels magical and wonderful!
If it’s raining where you are, I hope you’re enjoying it, too.
homejobsformom said:
You are doing so great with this blog thing!! I was wondering why the girls were with Rachuel this morning. She’s such a good friend. Sophia always says “Hi Sarah” every time she sees me – without fail! Such a cutie pie! I hope your car gets fixed soon. Car troubles can be the pits. The rain is beautiful and I hope we don’t have quite the drought like we had last year. I’m looking forward to planting flowers, flowers, and more flowers this year!
tashatupper said:
Thank you, Sarah! Good luck with the flowers!
suckafish said:
Yup, it appears the glorious rain is makin me just a little messier than usual. Quite an accomplishment if you knew who I am. I love the rain too though I guess. Maybe just a tiny bit more than before after reading today.
tashatupper said:
Is messier possible?! I take that back, I don’t want to know. … Oh, good, I’m glad the post helped you enjoy the rain a tiny bit more.
Valerie said:
I love your blog Kim! And the yard looks great! When my mom moved here she lived in the garage apartment behind your house while her house was being remodeled. I’m glad to see that you all are in that home and giving it some much needed love and happiness!
tashatupper said:
Thanks, Valerie! … I do love this little house.
Christie said:
Love the house!!! I like me some rain too! 🙂