This post inspired by V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #43: Rain
What is rain?…
RAAAIIIN!!
RAAAAIIIN!!
RAAAIIIN!!
A warm July evening…
A small boy dashed from one puddle to another…his voice pitched high with excitement. His wispy blonde hair matted from the downpour.
Be careful Buddy!…
He jumped back from the edge of the concrete steps…onto the lawn. The ground soaking wet. He hopped. One foot. The other foot. Arms waving.
Do you like the rain?…
He stopped. Gaze fixed. On the grass. The garden. The fence. Through the rain drops. Watching. And listening. The summer shower hitting the porch. The roof. Dripping down his forehead. His nose.
He blinked fast to clear his eyes.
Short legs planted firmly. Arms spread wide.
His body momentarily a statue…
RAAIIN!!
Another hop. A small jump. A twirl. Fingers patted the evergreen bush.
The ground spongey. T-shirt stuck to his tummy. Shorts soaked.
The brick walkway puddled.
Splash…one blue sneaker. Splash the other one.
A two-year old’s happy tap dance. A smile plastered in place.
Do you like the rain?..
RAAIIN!!
Where’s the rain coming from, buddy?
SKY!!
Little wet hands reached out.
Unfolded.
Palms up…
RAIN!!
Do you like the rain?..
He paused. Pointed and…turned to his parents.
His outstretched arms raised in celebration…
A Victory V…
…and a final shout…
RAIN!!
YAYYYYY!!
So there you have it…
Rain is joy.
one letter UP ~ diary 2.0 
Yes, such great fun for a little one!
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Thanks. 🙂
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My pleasure.
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Happy, happy, happy! Wonderful story of pure joy in the eyes of a child. I remember my two daughters having so much fun, dancing in a summer downpour many moons ago. 🙂
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There’s just nothing like it…Thanks!
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Pure bliss! Bless the little ones for reminding us the essence of joy! Love it.
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That’s just how I feel too. Such joy needs very few words. Thank you 🙂
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So welcome!
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Ah, to be a kid again. My two loved playing in the rain! Your words and those adorable photos brought joy to my day!
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Oh, Thank you Shelley 🙂
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You have painted a picture with your words – actually a video since your words moved us along with the action. Very nice.
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Thank you! I appreciate your kind words!!
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definitely a top-ten video so far. you captured it beautifully in words! 🙂
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A top-ten for sure! Thank you, so glad you liked it 🙂
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I remember those warm summer rains, so much fun when you are small. Where does that sense of uninhibited joy go?
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That’s a good question. I wonder that myself. Thanks 🙂
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You are welcome!
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Rain is definitely JOY!
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Thank You! (I just found your comment…sorry I took so long)
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