In the Puddles...

It was a very dismal day in Brisbane today. It was cold and rainy. I guess I can’t complain given we really need the water. I heard on the news that if things don’t get better (i.e. more rain) we will be faced with level 4 water restrictions (not being allowed to water outdoors at all). At the moment, we are on level 3 water restrictions meaning hoses are banned. You can still water your garden, wash your car etc – it just means you have to use a watering can or bucket (no problems here seeing as our cars never get washed and our garden is pathetic!).

Byron loves the rain, but what kid doesn’t? I recently got him some new gum boots (seeing as he out grew the last pair) and a Buzz umbrella. When I picked him up from kindy he wanted to go out in the rain and play – a bit to cold and dark for that. The other day though, it was sprinkling. He put on his gum boots grabbed his umbrella and out he went into the ‘drizzle’. He was a little disappointed there weren’t any puddles to jump in.

Speaking of puddles, I have to steer him clear of water pockets what ever the weather. What is it with kids and puddles? If he sees water on the ground there is an immediate inclination to jump or at least stand in it. Come to think of it, if I had the energy to jump I wouldn’t mind giving it a go – just maybe on a warmer day!

In The Puddles

(Ernestine Northover)

Rain bashing, rain crashing,

In the puddles, children splashing,

Mother's tongue has started lashing,

Everyone is wet!

Rain slopping, rain stopping,

In the puddles, children hopping,

Mother's hands have started mopping,

Everyone, I bet!

Sun waking, sun breaking,

In the puddles, children quaking,

Mother's arms have started shaking,

Everyone, she'll net!

Sun applying, sun drying,

In the puddles, children crying,

Mother's breath is now a sighing,

Everyone's upset!

Sun gleaming, sun scheming,

In the puddles, children steaming!

Mother's smile, now is beaming,

Everyone's her pet!