If April showers bring May flowers, then we’re in for an abundance of beauty next month the way it’s been raining. I thought California was supposed to be sunny and warm! Every now and then a pleasant day pops through, but for the most part, 2010 has been blistery.
Normally I would be working out in the garden almost every day. Yard work is such a great way to burn calories—and for me, it’s a great de-stressor. I prefer to be outdoors whenever possible. I am pretty certain I would never enjoy working in crowded office building or living in a city where there were no yards or trees. Nature is my solace.
Nevertheless, on cold, rainy days I definitely stay inside. I fling back the curtains, letting in as much daylight as possible, and try to figure out how to keep my mood up.
Finding projects to do indoors is always easy, if I can just step away from staring bleakly out the window. Finding a cleaning or organizing project that burns calories is just what I need to forget that the sun is not shining. Projects that demand energy are also fun for my little kids, who are watching me and mimicking my behavior and my mood.
So I grab the vacuum—the small, portable kind—and attack the dusty blinds. This requires taking off all the curtains for a good washing, which lets in more light. The kids are thrilled at the activity and changes going on around the room. They start giggling and playing, pausing only to follow me around the room as I go from window to window…. On second thought, it really isn’t a bad day at all.
Fun times! And when they are just a little older you can take them for walks in the rain. I used to love that as a kid -- especially after moving from WA to CA. I would get so excited on a rare rainy day!
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