rainy day fun

today we had rain. william cried and cried until i took him outside. i tried to explain in "baby talk" that it was too cold and way too wet to play outside. for some strange reason he didn't understand me. so, i took him outside to see and feel how cold it was. he still kicked and screamed and wiggled in my arms. so, i relented and put on his socks and shoes, sweatshirt and his big winter coat. he could barely move. as soon as we were outside he broke in to immediate smiles and laughter. he didn't care that the rain was coming down harder or the wind was blowing stronger he just wanted to experience rain for real!! he toddled around trying to convince mom that it was okay to sit in the puddles and crawl around on the wet ground. eventually, i did allow him to put his hands in the water to feel how cold it was but it didn't seem to bother him at all. he kept splashing away!! finally, when i was frozen and wet i scooped him up and took him inside. when he realized we were no longer going to be playing outside, he began screaming and crying and pointing out the window. it was so sad, but tonz warmer. luckily, it was storytime and naptime and he is easily distracted!!