Rain Storm

We're having a rain storm right now. I was out in it for a bit. Megan was out doing something with the hammock. I went out to see what was going on just as it started to rain. She was attempting to take it down so it wouldn't get wet. I love that she tries to remember to take care of things. As I typed that, I looked over and saw the umbrella propped up in the corner with something underneath it so the drips won't get on the floor. I would be willing to be that Megan is the one that put it there. She's kind of like that - just takes care of things.
I helped Megan get the hammock unhooked and then decided to stay outside for a bit. I enjoyed the rain under cover by our table. I sat down at first and then decided to get up and move back and forth some while I was taking in the experience of the storm...the rain, the fresh air, the couple of streaks of lightening, and a bit of thunder. I love summer storms.
While I was in my spot Megan moved around a bit and then went inside. She apparently wasn't able to stay away. She came out with an umbrella and started to experience the rain again herself. She walked around, she did a little dance, she came under cover with me for a bit, and she used the umbrella out in front of her as if charging into battle. (I wished that I had my camera with me. Remembering all of this is one of the reasons I wanted to come in and write it all down.)
Another thing Megan did was cup her hands together and get a handful of rain to drink. I told her to, "try this", as I stuck my tongue out to catch some rain myself. She put her face right out there and had drips running down her face. They went well with her grin. I love sharing moments with my kids.
Jonny came out as well. We let him use the umbrella while he made sure things were set up to drain properly at the side of the house. I'm sure Layne is the one that sent him out. I'm grateful the kids are great about helping.
I also took the umbrella for a bit to check a couple of things out for myself. I wanted to see what was happening in the front of the house. We planted some flowers that I keep thinking just might grow, but we haven't seen any of them yet. I hope the rain helps out. We've seen a couple shoots of green, but I don't know if they're the beginning of flowers or a type of weed I'm not familiar with yet.
While I was out there, I thought about the moving around I was doing. I need to figure out something different for exercising. I remembered a photo I had seen just today that reminded me that about ten or so years ago I was in much better shape than I am now - including the proof of my current shape.:} So, I want to create small steps to take to get back into better shape. It's quite possible that my 'old' (current) self will never look like my previous self. But, I'm determined to come up with a strategy to be more healthy.
I also thought about things that need to be getting done. I thought about a couple of ways to make myself more productive as well. I need a system that will work for me.
Best of all, while I was outside in the rain, I took the opportunity to take a few deep breaths. That made me realize that I don't do that often enough. It's one of those things that makes one feel better almost immediately. I feel like I have so far to go and yet when I take the time to breathe - it feels like things will be alright and I can conquer more than what I originally thought I could. So...onward and upward.