Creative, Rainy Day Fun for Kids

Lyn Lomasi
Often, when rainy-day activities come to mind, people think of arts and crafts or board games. We do those things as well, but sometimes we like to be a little bit more creative. Whoever said you had stay inside the house on a rainy-day? Provided there's no thunder and lightning, you can be sure it wasn't me. That's for sure.

As long as there is no sign of thunder and lightning, my kids and I will gladly go right in the yard, just like any other time. Of course we wear jackets and whatever other gear might be necessary, but running in the rain is a rainy-day activity that the kids and I enjoy as often as possible. Just seeing their cheerful faces enjoying the fun is always a great motherhood moment.

A few months ago, my kids and I had one of those fun, rainy-day adventures. It was my job to crank up the music and cats as DJ, while the kids danced on the patio in the rain. They requested songs and danced away until the rain stopped.

My kids range in age from preschool to middle school age and they all enjoyed this fun activity. When you add creativity and think outside the box, it's often a big hit with kids. One of the best things about kids is that they are always open to having fun.

For me, parenting is all about living in the moment and taking things as they come. These tiny little moments of fun in motherhood mean everything. My mom always taught me to treasure the small stuff. Before you know it, the kids will no longer be kids and motherhood will have taken on a whole new meaning and role.

Published by Lyn Lomasi - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

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  • Jo Brielyn 3/17/2009

    My kids love playing in the rain, especially the mud puddles! :=)

  • Janet Roof 1/31/2009

    ;-}

  • Charlene Collins 1/30/2009

    I like the rain.

  • Kathryn Sharp 1/29/2009

    We love to play in a light rain!

  • Aaron Tadeo 1/29/2009

    I love rain. :) I used to play in the rain.

  • C. Jeanne Heida 1/28/2009

    What fun :)

  • Kay Whittenhauer 1/28/2009

    Kids do grow up so fast. Thanks for the reminder to treasure every day!

  • Momie Tullottes 1/28/2009

    Thanks everyone. She sure is, jp. ;-)

  • jpsixbear 1/28/2009

    you're mom is so smart LOL

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky 1/28/2009

    Love these!

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