I am resolved to walk as much as possible - for exercise and to save fuel. so I have been walking Peter to school, even in the rain. Yesterday I had a nice gentle rain that stopped by the time I got to his school and on the way home it stopped altogether and the sun came out. Lovely.
Today I started out from home in a fairly determined drizzle, but about half way there it started coming down harder. At Peter's school, just as he came out, it began to rain hard and hail. We only have one umbrella, since I cannot find our other two, but we both had on rain jackets with hoods. I really enjoyed walking in the rain, surrounded by joyful children, happy to be out of school, and happy to be running in the rain. This being England, I was certainly not the only one walking my kids home. We were splashed by cars going by on the big road and just soaked by the time we got to our house. It is about a 20 minute walk at a medium pace, but I can make it in 15 minutes if I need to. It sure did help the cup of tea taste really good when we got inside and changed.
So Tracy and Laura, get as much rain stuff as you can. You will use it. I am hoping to get a pair of waterproof pants soon. And get lots of boots - all kinds of comfortable boots. You will wear them from September to June.
2 comments:
What a lovely treat to find your updates today.
Rain gear, huh? I saw these absolutely delightful rain boots at TJ Maxx the other day, in just my size. Steven said to me, "It never rains in Alabama"; I couldn't justify buying them. Alas, a good excuse :)
I'm thrilled to hear about the van. Glory to God!
Tell Scott and the boys hello.
I loved playing in the rain when I was a kid. If I weren't so lazy now, I would still be out there. I need to get soaked soon. ;)
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