Today there’s a rainstorm in California due to an atmospheric river. We tend to have pretty uniform weather in Southern California, so when we get a big rainy day it feels very novel. I know this probably seems silly to readers from places with more typical four seasons, but we really lean into hygge vibes at home particularly when it’s the first big rain storm of the year.
My six-year-old is particularly excited about the storm. While I was exercising yesterday, she and Joel made a rain gauge for the backyard, which she is regularly checking. Her enthusiasm reminds me of how I felt as an early career teacher in Boston rechecking the weather app in hopes of a snow day! She keeps asking to look at the weather forecast. Earlier today I told her, “you don’t need to look, it’s just going to rain.” She responded, “but Mom there are DETAILS.” Fair enough. I think fascination with weather changes might be universal.
I’m hoping that there are not any floods and landslides, particularly in LA where the fires hit hard this year, but in our little corner of the world, we’re looking forward to a cozy rainy day. I’m anticipating some squabbling siblings and frequent claims of boredom, but I’m also looking forward to decorating for the holidays, lots of cozy reading time, baking,hot cocoa and maybe taking a rain walk to the library or to visit some friends in the neighborhood.
Do you like rainy days? Is there any type of weather you eagerly anticipate, or at least, did as a kid? What are your ideal rainy day activities?
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