Rainy Days and Mondays

My 2 older kids have spent most of their young lives living in Portland, so they are no strangers to the rain. Just like mommy and daddy-they love it. When other kids look at the forecast and moan, mine are grabbing their umbrella's and running out the door. I am glad it's been raining a lot, it's making everything so green, and reminiscent of Portland, it makes me a little 'homesick'. It smells so fresh out, and we get to snuggle up under our down blankets just a little bit longer. I have to admit though, I am really looking forward to the sunshine to come. Maybe it's just because I've been sick and really want to get out and soak up some sun, and get out of the house a little bit more. Also it'll mean that we are just that much closer to summer and get Chad back for a little bit of the week, (I hope). Still...the rain has it's purpose, and to me it will always be beautiful.