Rainy Days

A few weeks ago, we had some much needed rain.  I was so glad to see the rain, but I was also a little worried because I was not sure how I was going to entertain an almost 3 year old and an almost 1 year old for 2+ days in side ALL day.  Well....my mind started turning.....

 We love to paint on rainy days so, I pulled the paint brushes and paint out.  I ALWAYS use washable paint, and put a towel down under them.  This was Abby's first time to paint.  As you can see from the picture, she enjoyed it.  It did get all over her, me, and the floor, but it was well worth the memory that was made.  Immediately after painting was a much needed bath time!!  And, by the way, the paint that was on the floor wiped right up with a wet paper towel.  Easy clean up!!  That is what I like.

I remember when I was a little girl making forts out of blankets and chairs.  I use to love that, so I thought why not do it with Ansley and Abby.  And, what a better time, then when it is raining!!  They absolutely LOVED it!!  This was the biggest hit ever.  We watched movies in the fort, played with dolls, blocks, and whatever other toys would fit.  We read books, and their favorite thing to do was to hide from Daddy when they would hear him coming in from work.  I think Ansley ask to build a fort every day now.  I will definitely be doing this again.

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One other thing that we did while it rained, as you can see, was play in the rain.  This was A LOT of fun!!  We all enjoyed it.  I thought just because it is raining, why do we have to stay inside?  Ansley loved trying to catch the rain in her mouth, splash in the puddles, and just run in the rain.  Abby loves the water, so she really enjoyed splashing in the puddles, and letting the rain fall on her face.  

Our rainy days turned out to be great days, with great fun!!!  We definitely made some great memories.