Rainy Morning

When I went into Ella's room this morning she was lounging by her window enthralled by the rain outside. I gave her a good morning kiss and asked how she had slept. She said, "I slept well... Mommy, lets just look at the rain." So we sat looking at the rain. She then decided she wanted to go play in it. I had her eat breakfast first, but then the fun began. She stayed out for about 45 min, getting soaked and having a grand time. I remember a lot of fun times playing in the rain as a child. It made me realize that sometimes I forget the pure joy of a clean winter rain.