Rain, Rain, Go Away...

Ugh, Florida in the summertime equals RAIN. Every afternoon the clouds roll in, the skies get dark, the thunder looms in the distance, and before you know it you've got a Florida thunderstorm right on top of your house. Then, as the clouds move on, you're greeted with the lovely, thick, sticky humidity that lasts through the night and into the next morning. I love Florida. Sigh.

Thunderstorms can be such a damper(haha) for families trying to enjoy their lazy days of summer. You can't play in the pool, can't ride your scooter or bike, can't shoot hoops, can't go to the park, can't jump on the neighbors trampoline. It is a prescription for whiny children who want to climb the walls. Some afternoons are rough. But some afternoons an explosion of creativity takes place with my housebound children. Like today. My oldest found a couple old boxes and before I knew it he was cutting and gluing and taping. Then the little one comes along and adds her flare and before I know it they have created a hospital, complete with sick yellow people, and are acting out these fantastic stories and having a ball. It's making the long, gloomy afternoon so much more bearable for all. They're getting along, using their brains, and having fun. Gotta love it!