Wherein I hike in the rain and hide from severe weather.

Yesterday began with rain, which carried on to the late evening. And since yesterday was Saturday, I had the six year old all day (the middle children were at football/cheer leading practice and the oldest slept in). We had fun in the rain, certainly, jumping on the trampoline and hopping in puddles, but I managed to get him to go hiking in the rain with me, which I assured him would be funner. (I had help from Mother. Otherwise he would never have gone.) And I think we had fun! I know I had fun. We saw three bullfrogs and one turtle. Hiking trails are amazing when the world is wet. The smells are enhanced. It's cooler. You actually get to see frogs. Every day should be rainy. Rainy and thundery. Yes.

On the way home, though, it was super windy. And later that afternoon we got a tornado warning. Then it switched to a watch. But still.... >_< The Family went to see a movie, so I was alone. With strong winds and greenish-grey skies. For a brief moment I freaked out. (For those who don't know, I am, in general, both terrified of tornados and fascinated by them.) Then, I moved my important stuff to the basement and carted Lucy down to the living room to watch the weather channel with me. And I basically remained glued to the TV till everyone got home and I could go to bed.

The End.