Rainy days in AZ are sparse. That's not much of a surprise, we do live in a desert! The most rain we've seen since we moved here three years ago have been during the summer monsoons when rain comes and goes in a matter of minutes. We typically wear short sleeves and sandals all year around. So you can imagine our surprise when this winter we've had more rainy days in history and tornado warnings. What?!
Growing up in California I remember the excitement I felt when rainy days came along. It meant lunch in the multi-purpose room, cancelled softball games, walking home from school with no umbrella, sopping wet, and finding popcorn and hot chocolate waiting without fail. My mom always had it ready for us and a movie of her choice...think Anne of Green Gables and Shirley Temple classics. I haven't had much of an opportunity to carry on with one of my favorite childhood memories living in this desert, but finally, this winter we have. The boys now know when it's raining, it's popcorn for snack and hot chocolate to wash it down. Dax trapes around in the rain walking in circles in the backyard just listening to the falling rain pitter patter on his umbrella. Wyatt actually gets to put his rain boots to use and splash in puddles rather than just wear them in 75 degree weather and shorts looking like a fool (a cute fool that is).
I love the dreary, dark days of Arizona showers. I know they are few and far between so I soak up every ounce of it that I can. That means no housework and no errands. It means puzzles pieces and board games all over the floor, piles of laundry to be folded and dishes in the sink. I happen to enjoy the feeling of being cooped up and nowhere to go on these days.
So, you're welcome to visit. We'll for sure be here and we love visitors. But just don't be surprised when you find the three of us under a blanket with buttery popcorn fingers watching Hotel for Dogs in our jammies. We're just enjoying eachother and these rare occasions with no sun.
Oh, and sorry babe, it's Ramen for dinner tonight.
5 comments:
I love it!! I love rainy days too and that is just what I feel like doing as well. Aren't fun little traditions like that the best too :) I have many fun similar memories. I love the pictures of Dax and the umbrella!
Any reason to not do laundry is a great day for me! :) I think we are the only state that doesn't take to the song, 'Rain, rain, go away!' Maybe we'll pop on over... I'll bring our popcorn buckets :)
How fun.
And it should be a crime, how cute your boys are. A crime I tell you.
What a beautiful smile!
I wish I could come!!! I could use a little Bryn time and a bowl of popcorn! Love you to pieces!!! Thanks for thinking of me! WIl call tomorrow!!! Love yoU!
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