Playing in the rain

How many times as children did we splash in the puddles after the rain and watch as it fell from inside? Well, yesterday once again it poured on our side of town in Phoenix (I say this because my husband was working in another area that got no rain at all).

Instead of keeping my grandchildren inside, I allowed them to go out in the pouring rain and play and that is what they did. They played old games like red light/green light and duck,duck goose, the laughed, they chased each other and when the rain was done they walked through the puddles splashing and laughing.

Sometimes, we keep children indoors for our convenience, because it is easier on us, but today, I want to challenge anyone reading this, let your inner child go and let your children play in the rain. Today, they are happy, loved and still talking about the rain and wanting to know if it will rain today.

Of course, you do need to not let them out if it is a thunder storm, but a gentle cool rain is just what most kids need.

God Bless you all!