Sunday, July 22, 2007

Puddle Jumping in July

It's been one of those weeks in Seattle. Rain everyday............. but it's the middle of July. What the h is going on? The kids decided that it would be fun to puddle jump one day when they were bored out of their minds. So the fabulous mom that I am (no laughing) agreed. They spent about an hour and a half just jumping, running through, and sitting in the puddles. Oh to be a kid again!



The reality of the good time hit when they wanted to come in and get cleaned up. I looked at them and thought what was I thinking. But after a quick shower the second outfit of the day for each and a load of laundry, Amara looked at me and said "This is the funnest day of my life!" It all became worth it! The next time your kids ask to do something crazy ( not harmful) just let them, maybe you'll make it the funnest day of their lives.


5 comments:

Byron and Tara said...

That does sound like the "funnest day" I will admit, there are days I still want to just stop and jump in the puddles!!

Anonymous said...

You should have run out and joined them!! What a fun day for Amara and Sully!

The Halls said...

I remeber doing that in high school. It is just so fun. Have them call me the next time that puddle jumping is on the agenda for the day. I'll puddle jump with them!!

Lisa Clift said...

How fun!! It reminds of Easter a couple of years ago when they puddle jumped at Uncle Sid's. I wish I could have been there!!

Margo Clift said...

You are so right. Boy you are a good Mommy!
" There never would be sunshine, without a little rain, or rainbows."
Hope you have lots more rainy days like that.
Love Mom