Ode to the Rain

It's November in Victoria. For those who do not live here, let me tell you that this means it's raining right now. Doesn't matter what time you are reading this, or what day. It's raining in Victoria now. Funnily enough, I actually don't mind the rain. I don't work outside, I have boots and a rain jacket, my kids have muddy buddies, and I don't melt in the rain. And it's not even cold out, just wet. So what the heck is the big deal? I guess people don't like the rain if not prepared. I've been caught in a downpour sans a decent jacket or shoes. That lovely squelching feeling of cold wet feet when wearing lovely little flats is not new to me. But that doesn't even really phase me. I love to get home and put on fluffy dry warm socks and wrap myself up in a blanket.

One thing I do not like about November in Victoria is the wind though. I have an absolute irrational fear of a tree falling on me while I'm in bed. To the point where I have made my husband get out of bed at 2am to make up the sofa bed in the living room for us to sleep in, all because the living room is at the other end of our house and has no tree to fall on it really. Silly? Well, have you ever woken up at 2 or 3am with a fear? Yeah. Thought so.

Anyways, my 3 year old is getting her full share of puddle jumping and carrying her lovely little pink umbrella outside. She loves the rain. Puddles are amazing right now. I went and bought my own pair of rubber boots so I could jump too. It's more of a gentle hop though, as I usually carry my 10 month old on my back in his carrier. The only thing we need to complete our outer outfits are waterproof gloves. I'm sure they are available somewhere - mec anyone?

Anyways, on another note. I made stuffed tomatoes for dinner. I loved them. My 3 year old loved the melted cheese on them. And my husband remarked that I must be getting domesticated if I'm making stuffed tomatoes. Hmmmmm. Funny how men can be so damned funny when meals are made for them every night practically, hey? Maybe I'll plan a meal for him to cook on his nights that requires multiple steps while he's taking care of two kids...... hmmmmm. Escargot, homemade bread, and maybe a dish that requires fine chopping and dicing? lol