When the kids woke up this morning, you would’ve thought there was two feet of snow on the ground. “Is school going to be cancelled?” asked my six-year-old. They rushed to the windows, peering out into the pouring rain.
That’s right. Rain.
I can’t blame them. It’s been 110 days since we’ve seen measurable rainfall. My three-year-old came running into the kitchen from the front room yelling, “It’s raining in the front yard too!” I rushed around looking for waterproof jackets that still fit or a working umbrella. I listened to their chatter as they planned to splash in puddles. Then I paused, and took this picture.
It was a brilliant reminder of the lens through which they see the world- their curiosity, excitement and hope. It pushed away my thoughts of soggy backyard toys, road debris and muddy floors. I just listened, smiling.
As we start to say goodbye to a year riddled with challenges, anxiety and uncertainty, I’m going to look forward through that window- with curiosity, excitement, and hope.
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