My children stood with their faces pressed against the screen door as they watched the water bead off their pool. Sadly, they asked to be outside multiple times. I turned them down as the thunder rolled through and the chilly air blew off their faces, causing me to close the glass slider.
The rainy day prevented my children from being in their favorite place, the great outdoors. They weren't able to pretend, using only their minds and explore, using only their imaginations. They weren't able to swim for hours in the pool that they so desperately love. They flopped onto the floor with disappointment and hesitation of not knowing what to do next.
I offered up some suggestions...
They indulged.
We had fun.
The sad, rainy day, was turned into an indoor enjoyable exploration. We didn't need the outdoors to imagine. Instead, the indoors offered up just as much fun. We made a boat from two cardboard boxes (both kids decorated their own), then we pretended to sail the seven seas in search of treasure.
We dressed in costumes and played batman, robin, and superman fighting the joker, penguin, and the riddler.
We played Equestria Girls' battle of the bands fighting the sirens.
Puzzles were completed.
Paintings were created.
Simple, indoor fun was had.
Even though my children, who love being outdoors from sunrise to sunset, weren't able play outside, we still made the best out of the day. Likewise, they learned that they can do just as much indoors, as they can outdoors.
The rainy day that started off with a somber tone, ended with giggles, laughter (lots of laughter), and new memories being made. Because you don't only need sunshine and warm temperatures to have fun. You just need a great imagination and your family spending time together.
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