the sweater is green

so today . . . i drove through a HUGE puddle! i mean HUGE! fortunately i was in the suv, but the water splashed up over the windshield and i couldn't see at all--even with the windshield wipers going. because there is so much concrete, the rain collects very quickly in the low spots on the roads creating enormous puddles. man, if i had been in my little car, i might have disappeared totally . . . i am telling you, it POURED rain last night! and it was oregon rain, not this softly falling lightweight stuff that they think is rain down here. but then a few hours later the sun came out, and by the time i poked my head out and headed to rubio's, the roads were dry.

on thursday, it was funny because the kids felt a few drops of rain at recess and they were running around yelling, "it's raining! it's raining!" like they were going to die. i was trying to get them to enjoy being out in it--it was just barely sprinkling--but they were acting like they wouldn't survive the torrential downpour. i guess when it only rains five days out of the year, any little sprinkle seems like a big deal . . .

and then this morning, before i was even out of bed (ok, it was about 9:00) there was a huge flash of lightening--you didn't even have to be outside to see it--it looked like a bright camera flash inside the house. it was followed by a LOUD boom of thunder which continued rolling for 10 or 12 seconds. mia dove under the covers and cowered by my feet before the thunder was even done making noise! milo looked around, and then resumed trying to lick my face off.

tomorrow is supposed to be a bit nicer, and then some more rain is reported to be heading our way. i don't mind the occasional day or two of the wet stuff, but it forces us to keep the kids inside to play for several days. i am sure our playground is completely covered by water and it takes so long to evaporate . . .

but at least i can finally wear the new sweater i got for christmas . . .