Puddle jumping is one of those rights of passage for kids. Don’t you think? It’s like braces, only fun. Like building sandcastles or trying to swing up and over the bar. And with all the rain we’ve had lately, standing water is the norm around here. My kids look for them when we drive through the neighborhood. “There’s one!” they shout. “There’s a big one in Mr. Steve’s driveway, Mom.”
In other months, I might’ve steered my kids toward dryer, more indoor type activities. But this month, we’re pulling on our rubber rain boots and jackets, and we aren’t afraid to get a little wet. So Mr. Steve and his wet driveway better watch out.
Tell me. When was the last time you went for a walk in the rain?
This is really very joyful!
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Thank you Sinem. It totally was!
Did you pull on your rubber boots, too? This looks way too fun!
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It was so fun Lynnee. I didn’t have on rain boots, but I was wearing my flip flops. I might’ve gotten in a little splashing of my own.
what abandon! what momentary pleasure your provide!
you are a fine mom, anna!
Thanks, Kathy! I think this is their new favorite hobby. And while we were outside, we met some young children: twin girls who are 5, a 4 year old boy, and a 2 year old boy named Bobo. I see lots of play time with the “4 little kids up the street” (as Julia calls them) in our summer.
Anneke tends to avoid puddles and says, “I’m not a puddle duck!”, I need to get her some galoshes so she can be Jemima or Rebecca!
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