Here in Northern California, winter is the season of wonderful and much-needed rains. The grass is green. The air feels fresh and invigorating. It seems we've been off to a bit of a slow start as far as the rains are concerned this winter, but starting yesterday we are supposedly in for a real drenching over the next few weeks. Even though it means spending more time cooped up inside the house, in a climate as dry as this one, you can't help but feel grateful for every drop of water the winter brings.
We spent today's holiday mostly being cosy indoors, while the rain poured down outside. We made homemade bread and root veggie soup, and took turns playing with Cassidy while also trying to accomplish all the tasks that can really only get done when you have a day off. Cassidy displayed an amazing lack of cabin fever despite being stuck in the house and in the midst of her short nap days (the 2-hour leisurely naps that other mothers speak of are a thing of my dreams only). Between practicing standing on her own, and learning how to take the screw cap on and off an old breastmilk container, she had a lot to keep her busy...
Nonetheless, we took special notice when the rains broke in the late afternoon to reveal that glowing, late-in-the-day, winter light. A moment that might have passed us by if it hadn't been raining all day. We took the chance to step outside and enjoy it. Cassidy was especially excited that she might have the chance to spot a bird or the neighbor's cat.
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