Jumping in Puddles

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Dribble, dribble, sploosh!
Grab your boots, your coat, and hat,
Jump in a puddle and go kersplat!
Rain, Rain, Rain

I love fresh, light rainfalls. They make me want to jump right into a puddle and SPLASH!

Oddly enough that was not always the case. As a child I hated the rain. Rain meant worms, horrible, wiggly worms. We lived in a new subdivision and when it rained, I remember hundreds of worms crawling out of the grass, sliming their way across the sidewalks. You couldn't move a foot without stepping on one. It was just that one house. When we moved the mass of worms was thankfully left behind!

The smell of worms still haunts me, but I no longer hate the rain. I actually love to walk the dogs in a light rain. There is something refreshing about fresh, spring rain washing away your worries.

I love my daughters bright Hunter Wellie boots! So playful and just meant to jump into a puddle with!

18 comments:

Carolyn Ford said...

Such a great composition...I LOVE the pink boots! Really cute!

DawnTreader said...

A photo to make one smile :)

Francisca said...

Sweet shot of joy in the rain. Looks like your daughter learned to enjoy the rain from you.

Jim said...

Cool shot.

Rajlakshmi said...

woww thats a lovely capture :D
nive timing.

Kathy said...

Wow! I need me some boots like that!

stardust said...

I'm glad to know your young family friend is safe in Japan. Though safe and sound for my family, many people in that region are suffering losses. This is a great catastrophe and I feel helpless in front of huge energy of nature.

I love your photo. Metallic purplish pink rain boots against metallic grey puddle. Splashing is fun? Yes, when I'm wearing waterproof.

joo said...

I love it! It makes me smile and feel like running out and jumping in puddles:)
Happy weekend to you!

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Of course I was immediately taken with the hot-pink boots... The sidewalk takes on the appearance of a river with little eddies and ripples. The reflection is wonderful as you can actually see the underside of her boots! Great shot... I love the rain

Bises,
Genie

jennyfreckles said...

I really like this post - your picture and words tell a lovely story. I laughed at the worms bit too!

Penelope Notes said...

How could I NOT love this photo? I, too, love rain AND puddles. :)

Laura said...

great shot!!!

Meri said...

Fabulous boots in one of my favorite colors! These feet would make anyone happy.

James said...

Very cool shot! I like it a lot!

Karen said...

she's wearing my favorite color! how DID you get that shot?

Oakland Daily Photo said...

Cute and joyful.

Beyond the Dog Dish said...

@Karen It was a complete shot in the dark lol literally. 6pm, loosing light, dark sky - it was pure luck, just got it! I pumped up the exposure to show the reflection best.

Roxy Ann LaRue said...

Love those pink boots!

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