Rainy Days

We've been enjoying the rain a bit lately.  The kids love to jump on the trampoline in the rain because it gets "extra bouncy," and they have also had a chance to splash in a few puddles in the backyard.  

The greatest adventure so far, though, was one particularly rainy morning last week. I took all four kids for a walk around the block at 8:30 am and let my kids wade in the full gutters and practically swim on one corner where the water seemed to be having trouble draining, all while the rain continued to pour down on our heads (Samuel slept warmly and peacefully in his infant carrier on the stroller, covered in blankets the whole time, don't worry!).  

When we got home they were all so soaked I made them take off their shoes and pants before they came in the house.  Then we drank hot chocolate together in our sweats.  It was cool.  Andrew said, "This is the best day ever!" which always makes me feel good.