Dancing in the rain

If you allow them, children change your perspective of the world.  Yesterday after dinner Jess noticed and commented on the eerie light outside.  I stepped out the front door, stood in the rain and took in the beauty of a golden sunlight shining through storm clouds.  Knowing that Jake would appreciate the loveliness of the outdoors, I got his attention and stepped out the back door.  Behind our yard a full rainbow stretched out.  Rainbows fill me with awe and a feeling of specialness, like it was created just for me.  Jake enjoyed the rainbow but was more interested in dancing in the rain.  Though he was half naked and it was cold, I allowed his playfulness to continue, though the mama voice within was loudly telling me to get that child inside and in the bathtub.  After a few moments he looked up at me and said, "Dance with me!"  Who could resist that?  So I stepped out of the warm doorway and proceeded to dance barefoot in the rain with my son.  Yes, we may both get colds in the next couple of days but those couple minute of joy will be worth it. 

Full rainbow

It's funny how most people I know, myself included, feel that spying a rainbow is a gift from God especially for the viewer.  This was a wonderful reminder of God's love. 

Leaf pile

"Leaf pile"  artist:  Jake (3 years old)

Jake started his school year today.  I was a bit worried about his transition to the 3 year old room as he's had rough transitions from the three other rooms at KRK.  He gets attached to his teachers.  I think after an 18 week summer with mommy he was ready to be around kids and was already comfortable with his new teachers Ms. Jill and Ms. Candice since he's met them several times and we've talked about the transition to the 'big kids' room.  He breezed by his former teachers and told them, "I don't go to your room anymore.  I'm a big kid now."  Later he said, "Honey Bears (the old room)  turn into Busy Bees (the new room)."  Hilarious.  When I picked him up he was grinning ear to ear.  He gave me a tour of his new room and said he had a great day!  YEAH!  This makes MY transition back to work a lot easier!  Keeping Quinn with me this week.  She'll start on Monday!

Funny footnote:  We went to Publix this evening.  They have their Halloween decorations out already.  I spied a two foot tall witch amidst a display and asked Jake what he saw.  He gasped and said, "A Queen!" Precious.