Dancing in the rain
Swee’Pea and TheMonk have been on this earth for over 750 days and it has rained maybe 10 times where we live. I can distinctly remember pointing out the phenomenon of rain only once or twice before and they did not remember it. I know this because it rained this morning and were they ever amazed.
As we prepared to go to daycare, I put on their coats and we headed out the door to the garage. I had already opened the garage door and they could see the light mist falling to the ground. Of course, they instantly became curious and desperately wanted to go see what was going on.
I was mindful of the time and thought about just herding them into the car. There were places to go and people to see. But the amazement on their faces made me stop and think. Instead of placing them in the car, we ventured out for a closer look.
Before I knew it we were twirling circles in our driveway while looking upwards towards the heavens. The cool mist fell upon our faces and the laughter and squeals of two, two-year-old toddlers made me feel alive with the wonder in their voices. “It’s RAINING!” shouted Swee’Pea with a sense of excitement in her voice as she tilted her head back and let rain fall upon her glowing face.
I looked at these two and marveled at how the simple things can produce such joy to a little one. It’s a lesson I want to learn from my kids. Life is not about rushing from task to task. It’s about living in the moment and relishing the simple – yet very fulfilling – things.
The lessons I learned to day?
Let’s not just take time out to smell the roses but let’s take time out to dance in the rain.
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Well, we get it a whole lot more often here, but Baylee always wants to “touch it!” I have a precious image in my head of y’all dancing in the rain.
Comment by Amy — October 17, 2007 @ 4:03 pm
Mine want snow. I’m tempted to pack them up and send them to their grandparents for the holidays.
Comment by Becky — October 17, 2007 @ 6:31 pm
I’m proud of you for taking the time to dance in the rain, all too often we hurry them along and don’t come by their sides when they find something amazing. nice work.
Comment by DeAnna — October 17, 2007 @ 7:06 pm
Ah, yes, the little things. What I wouldn’t do to see my boys in the rain.
Comment by whit — October 17, 2007 @ 7:36 pm
Your kids react to rain the way mine react to sun. This is the same old Seattle vs. San Diego thing again, isn’t it?
Comment by Deanna — October 17, 2007 @ 9:42 pm
Amen (to your lesson learned) and GOOD FOR YOU!! We did that the other day with our girls (only ours can’t dance in the rain on their own just yet, so we danced with them in our arms). What an amazing thing it is to see the joy and wonder on their little faces and listen to their little voices sing out “AGUA”!!
Comment by MamáChanga — October 17, 2007 @ 10:47 pm
That is a great post! and I agree!
Comment by mp — October 18, 2007 @ 6:13 am
Every winter Alec and I look for a big puddle, then spend the next 10 minutes stomping and running through it. The best part is going home,changing in sweats, and having a big cup of hot chocolate!
Comment by Aunt Raina — October 18, 2007 @ 8:52 am
For an encore add some singing
Comment by Grandmother — October 18, 2007 @ 10:47 am
i am in the same boat as Deanna in seattle.. we had blazing sunshine the other day and my 18 month son cried as it was getting in his poor little eyes! They love rain though..
Comment by archana — October 18, 2007 @ 1:09 pm
Good for you! That’s great that you took the time to enjoy it with your kids. We get equal amounts of sun, rain, snow, cold and hot weather up here. So my kids are already immune to the awesomeness of nature.
Comment by Jay — October 18, 2007 @ 2:43 pm
I’m with them – I love the rain and I only wish I could get my 2 1/2 year old to love it too. She loves her ‘brella and duckie coat much more than actually dancing in the rain. Me? I’m all about a nice long walk in the rain, then going home for a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Good for you for celebrating the little things.
Comment by Val — October 19, 2007 @ 9:45 am
Thanks for the reminder to slow down and appreciate the little things. Sometimes, with all the rushing around of everyday life, I forget how precious moments like that can be!
Comment by Andi — October 19, 2007 @ 11:40 am
It’s amazing how fun an umbrella can be for a child. You’re right, we should find the joy in everyday things.
Comment by DadStuff — October 20, 2007 @ 10:07 pm