Here comes that rainy day feeling again!

It's a rainy day today. The weather report says that this will continue over the next 48 hours. It's dark and dreary,and wet and blustery and I love it!
I have always found the proverbial silver lining on days like today. It's easy to be in a god mood when the Sun is shining and the weather is perfect. Still I find real comfort in stormy days. I appreciate coming in from the cold on a day like today. When there's a chill in the air, I simply grab a sweater or a hoodie and wrap myself in it. When rain is falling,it's just a reminder to put on a jacket or coat and to make sure I cover my head.I know it sounds crazy but inclement weather makes me feel good.When I come in contact with others on a rainy or stormy day, I am extra vigilant in making sure I smile and greet people. It's amazing how much that seems to brighten up their moods. When I get a smile in return it's just awesome!
The down side is that on rainy days,we tend to track in the dirt and wet from outdoors with us Each time I let the dogs out, I know they will be tracking mud and leaves and whatever else back in with them. It requires me to make sure I have a towel in hand when I let them back in and to stop them before they go traipsing through the house leaving a swath of grime behind them.Armed with any number of towels I wipe them down,first their torsos,then their feet and eventually I still must wipe the floor. All the while being careful not to get this crud all over myself in the interim.
Maintaining on a rainy day takes work.I have to be proactive. I think that's why I appreciate this type of weather so much. On a bright sunny carefree day,I find that I take a lot for granted.That's not quite as easy when the weather turns foul.
Susan has done a marvelous job training the dogs . On days like today,they know to wait by the door when they come back in to get wiped don. I think they enjoy being wrapped in a warm dry towel and having us massage them as we dry them off.
When I let our big guy out I leave the door just slightly ajar. He knows he can push it open and let himself in which he does on a regular basis. He heads straight for his favorite resting spot under the dining room table. Except on days like today,when he bursts through the door and stops and looks at you as if to say,"I'm here.....lets cuddle!".
Yep.....I love rainy day!

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