Family: It’s The Little Things

Family Celebrations: It’s The Little Things
by Sandy Riggs

Our family loves any reason to celebrate. If there’s not an official reason for celebration, our seven year old daughter, Tiffany, is a pro at inventing one. Come share our “It’s Raining Today!” celebration.

Living on the southwestern tip of Arizona, we get very little rainfall. When it does rain, it’s cause for celebration.

It’s Raining Today! Here are some of the activities we have been known to do at our house on a rainy day.

Put a container outside when the rain starts. When it stops raining, bring in the container and, by pouring the rain into a measuring cup, measure how much rain your container caught. This is a good way to help your children learn math concepts while having fun. I haven’t met a child yet who doesn’t like playing with water! When you’ve finished with this activity, let your child help you water your house plants with the rain water.

Another activity we enjoy when it rains is “dancing in the rain”. We go outside in the pouring rain (IF it’s NOT thundering and lightning!) and just whirl and twirl among the raindrops. We get soaking wet and a little bit muddy, but it sure is fun! What’s really rewarding for me is when Tiffany asks: “Mommy, remember the time we danced in the rain? That was so much fun.” We’re making priceless memories which don’t cost a penny.

Indoor Activities For It’s Raining Today

Make a “mud pie”: This is an activity that your children and other family members can help with (measuring, pouring mixing, etc.)
For this activity you will need:
1 ready made oreo cookie pie crust
1 large package instant chocolate pudding/pie filling
Make pudding according to package directions on box for pie filling. Pour into cookie pie crust and let set in refridgerator for about an hour. When set, serve as a delicious snack or dessert.

Draw a picture of what you see outside when it’s raining.

Even a very young child can scribble/doodle and then tell you about his/her picture. Write a description about the picture on the paper for your child (for example: “This is a rainbow”) and be sure to put the date on the picture and save it for your child’s memory book.

Have a rainy day picnic. Spread out a big blanket on your family room floor and have a picnic. Have each family member bring a food item to the picnic for an interesting meal.

Most of all, make some wonderful family memories and traditions. They will help you feel closer as a family and you will be teaching your children to celebrate life. In a world where things seem to be constantly changing, cherished memories will endure forever. And forever is a very long time!

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