Playing in the Rain in Kids Patagonia Torrentshell Raincoat 2

Remember to Play in the Rain

July 16, 2012COMtnMom

Do you remember, as a kid, how much you loved playing in the rain?  Ominous gray clouds, thunder, lightening, and rain… “Bring it on!”, I say.  I’ve always loved rainy weather.

During my childhood summers, playing in the rushing gutters filled with rainwater, during lovely warm weather, was a seriously good time.

It’s been terribly, dangerously dry here in Western Colorado this year.  So we just had to get out and do a little Happy Rain Dance the other day when we finally got some moisture!

Playing in the Rain in Kids Patagonia Torrentshell Raincoat 3

Playing in the Rain in Kids Patagonia Torrentshell Raincoat

Playing in the Rain in Kids Patagonia Torrentshell Raincoat 2

DANCIN’ IN THE RAIN

So what if it drizzles

And dribbles and drips?

I’ll splash in the garden,

I’ll dance on the roof.

Let it rain on my skin,

It can’t get in –

I’m waterproof

** by Shel Silverstein, from “A Light in the Attic” **

Playing in the Rain

Do you let your kids play outside when it rains?  Better yet, do you join them?

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That raincoat is a Kids Patagonia Torrentshell Raincoat.  We love it and got it from a kids gear shop called Tiny Trekker (I believe right now it’s 30% off).

 

Comments (13)

  • jefflipack

    July 16, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Fun Post!!

    1. COMtnMom

      July 16, 2012 at 4:45 pm

      Fun times – I was right there in the gutters with her. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  • Steve Burns

    July 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    When we finally started getting some rain last week, we didn’t necessarily go out and play in it, but we did spend lots of time sitting on the front porch and enjoying watching the rain fall!

    1. COMtnMom

      July 16, 2012 at 4:46 pm

      Aaahh… a front porch sounds like a lovely place enjoy the rain! Even the sound of it makes me happy.

  • Tiffany

    July 16, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    We love playing in the rain! It does make you feel like a kid again!

    1. COMtnMom

      July 16, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      Yaaay, fellow a Fellow Grown-up Rain Player! 😉 I totally agree, Tiffany…

      Thanks for your comment and dropping by!

  • Steve

    July 16, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Well I’m kind of there with you. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, so if you want to go outside, you really have no choice but to go in the rain. The thrill of it wears off after a few years though. So nice to see pictures of people actually enjoying it.

    1. COMtnMom

      July 18, 2012 at 4:57 pm

      Hmmm…. interesting. I’ve always loved Seattle, but that was my biggest fear, in fact! That the weather there may slowly take away my love of rain.

  • Rebecca

    July 16, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    I’m more of a puddle jumper myself 😉

    1. COMtnMom

      July 18, 2012 at 4:58 pm

      LOL – Depends on the footwear, huh?!

  • Jean Oram

    July 16, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    You bet we do! Mud puddles. Worms. Rushing water. Diverting puddles. We’re in it! 😀

    1. COMtnMom

      July 18, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      Awww… you’re so right! So much fun to be had 🙂 What’s not to love about getting muddy & wet?

      (Oh, that’s right – I did think of one thing not to love about it … getting the kids from the front door to the bathtub w/out a big slimy trail – ha ha)

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