A break in the rain

It feels like it has been raining for months. The reality is, that it has not, of course, but I am more than ready for it to stop. It effects my mood in so many ways. When I awake to rain, to grayness, I immediately feel a little lower. I need some sun in my life. As much as I dislike the cold, as long as it comes with bright sunshine, everything is so much better. Then on top of my dampened mood is the prospect of not being able to let the kids run around outside, not being able to take them to the park to burn off all that energy and if I am not careful, things can quickly spiral downwards. If it is only a day or so, that is one thing, but weeks like this and we are all more than a little stir-crazy. I have barely picked up my camera, the house is a disaster and everyone is ready for a break.

Earlier in the week, James came home a little earlier than usual and the rain stopped so we had to make a run for it, we just had to get out. We did not go incredibly far, we loaded up the bikes and went to check out a local trail, which turned out to not be bike friendly, so we turned back around and headed to Arran's school.

They whizzed around on their bikes to their little hearts' content, then played for a while on the playground, before it was time to head home for dinner. They were so happy and I was happy for them, glad for the reprieve and hopefully a little better equipped to handle the next day.

Spring is just around the corner...spring is just around the corner...right?!