Last night my sleep was interrupted by a loud ka–BLAM of thunder. I smiled and snuggled deeper into the pillows. Nothing beats a good storm in my opinion. My eldest daughter disagrees, though, and she appeared at the door a moment later in tears frightened by the noise. I told her it was just a storm, nothing to be afraid of (thrilling, not scary, child) and invited her to sleep in “her spot” on the floor where we throw our shams at night.
We finally have a few days’ reprieve from the oppressive temperatures, and today’s high is only expected to reach about 80 degrees. Looking ahead at the 10 day forecast, we go back up to the 90s early next week for a few days and then settle down to the low 80s with overnight temps in the 60s. I am looking forward to opening windows and sitting outside on my swing.
But today should be rainy. Swimming is over, which means we should get school done early. I hope to knock out my long list of to-dos and errands and maybe even get in a nap. Or maybe we’ll just get comfy on the couch and read a few chapters of The Secret Garden and enjoy the rain.
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I disagree. One thing does beat a good storm: a steady rain, all day, when you don’t have to go anywhere. Just you, a book, the couch/your favorite chair, and maybe a cat on your lap…I love waking up to rain outside. But it’s always disappointing when I realize it’s a work day.
We are reading The Secret Garden too, but I don’t think we will have any rain. We had our fill earlier in the summer (not that it was enough for me, just the lakes).
I also enjoy a good thunderstorm (as long as I am indoors, that is!). Maybe it is growing up in the midwest?
I not only love the rain that comes during summer for the cooling properties (and enjoy!) but the amazing smell of the dust being rained on! I love that smell!
I was watching the weather channel last night (we get crazy around here I know) and I saw that it was storming in your area… I thought of your kids, and the fact that you were done with swimming now. Isn’t it funny how some people just come into your normal thought process? Your family comes into mine a lot-Enjoy the puddles!