When I typed the title for this blog post, I thought of those old song lyrics by The Carpenters that rainy days and Mondays always get me down. I have to say, that’s really not the case for me. Mostly. Today, it’s definitely not the case. We are getting some much needed rain today and although I wish I had planned grocery shopping better, I can’t complain about the rain itself. We need it, so…let it rain. And, I’ll hit the grocery store another day.
I was actually out shopping today when the downpour started, so THAT little tidbit wasn’t awesome, but at least I got a cute new polka-dotted umbrella out of the deal. I won’t even talk about how much more shopping I did while waiting for the heavy rain to pass. Let’s just say, impulse purchases will look super cute in Christmas paper under the tree for the girls.
I tend to like rainy days. I like having the windows open at home when the rain is falling gently, so that we can hear the rain. That is seriously soothing. Rainy days are good take a nap days, or, at the very least, throw on some comfy clothes and pile up under blankets and veg days. And, rainy evenings are great for comfort suppers like chili or chicken & dumplings or, what we are having tonight, breakfast for dinner. Something about gray days inspires comfort food cravings, doesn’t it? So, I think it’s great indulge those once in awhile.
To me, rainy days are good reminders of several things. One, that we NEED rain – it’s a very basic need to everything, really. Two, rainy days have a way of making us slow down even in the most busy of times. And, three, rainy days can remind us to be grateful in all situations because if you listen, you’ll hear birds singing in the rain and, hey, if they can sing while getting rained on, I can find something to be happy about on a rainy day. So, I’m taking opportunities on this rainy day to slow down, get comfy and relax. Ahhh!
Rainy or not, I hope you all have a great Monday.
Blessings,
Kelly
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