Puddle Hopping

This is something that I really enjoyed as a child (and still as an adult) and so when the rain came on yesterday I let the girls run in the rain and spash in the puddles. There is nothing more theraputic than spashing in puddles and getting all muddy.

They both thoroughly enjoyed it.

After splashing in the rain for 15 mintues, it was off to a warm bubble bath for both the girls where they had a good soak, scrubbed their filthy toes and made bubble beards.

A lot of giggling came from the bathroom.

And off they went...

Then they both got nekkid for the event
Splashing is so much fun

The end result...dirty tootsies

Running and Dancing in the Rain

On Sunday the girls were bored and we were sitting outside on the veranda watching the rain. Kaylin (as you know) is terrified of storms and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity for her to get over her fear of storms and the rain.

I asked Megan if she wanted to run in the rain - well what child does not want to run in the rain and get wet? So I took Megan's hand and we ran around the garden getting soaked. Kaylin was watching from the veranda with a hesitant look at first.

I then asked her if she wanted to run in the rain. The answer: "Nuh uh" shaking her head from side to side. I asked Riaan to come and join us and he look Megan for another run. Kaylin's hesitant look turned into a little smile and she eventually took her dad's hand and ran around the garden in the rain, getting her feet wet on the grass and the rain drops soaking her tiny little t-shirt.

Lets hope this gets her over her phobia of the rain and storms...just a pity I didn't take photos...I guess I was enjoying the moment too much.