Don't Let the Rain Stop You

I thought about taking a scenic drive or walk through the woods, collecting leaves with my kids-they're growing so fast, and it's kind of time that is perfect for spending time with them outdoors before they realize that it's not cool to hang out with their parents. But now you sip coffee and look out the window, disappointed. It was gray and wet, a forecast calling for more of the same, until Monday.

Oh, well, maybe next year ... It looks like today, you'll catch up on some of these projects are an indoor putting off, like a painting in the basement, or organization that "all the drawers in the kitchen. The children still can have fun with video games.

But before you break out a paint-brushes, look out, again. What do you see? These are the raindrops falling, not an asteroid. Who is above the rule that weekend plans must be scrapped if the water drops down from the sky? Of course, it can be a great day of badminton and kite-flying and touch football could get ugly and muddy, but that does not mean you have to lock doors and close family inside, as if suddenly the neighborhood occupied by packs of wolves. It's raining!

such as this day is perfect for a family outing to a museum or art gallery. This is the day to visit the indoor exhibits at the zoo, and learn about all the animals you never see them in summer.

When was the last time when your children to play? Many regional theaters have Saturday matinees, which are the least attended performances each week you can probably pick up tickets at the last minute.

If you live in or near the State Capitol, it might be the perfect day to take your tour of the Capitol Building. Children can learn about the history of their area, and about their government at the same time.

Many libraries routinely offer Saturday activities for families as well.

There are dozens of ways for families to meet a rainy day, together. But you do not have to stay inside all day, and you do not have to travel anywhere. Why not unexpected, and walk in the rain with your family? This may be a new kind of adventure. This trip requires a little preparation, you want to make sure your children are dressed warm, water-repellant outer garment, with her ​​head covered in a waterproof hat or hood.

It can really be an opportunity for observing nature, otherwise than on a sunny day trip. the air feels and smells different, the rain, the sound carries on, in a drizzle, but in the sunny air. Birds and squirrels to move around more deliberate, like dodge raindrops, preparing for winter. And at the end of the rainy day walk is the perfect excuse to treat a hot chocolate.

gray, wet autumn day is not a sentence. With a little creative planning, you can turn this into one day your family will remember for years.