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There is rain, and then there is RAIN. The kind of rain that puts on a show. The kind that commands attention with suspense and excitement. The kind that engages all your senses on a panoramic stage and boasts bigger! louder! more!
Act 1: You can feel the weight of something about to happen… You wonder. Then it is suddenly dark and you look up as the sun departs and a massive dark cloud rolls in.
Act 2: You feel a drop, you smell dirt, and before there is time to react, dixie-cup size rain drops are awkwardly plopping down all around you. You are drawn into the craziness!
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Intermission: Then it is eerily quiet as the sun makes a brief reappearance. You talk amongst yourselves.
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Act 3: Then, you regroup under an awning just in time for the dark cloud’s grand return. The sky lights up and cracks in half! The rumble, crackle, and thud surrounds you! You are startled! Again, then again, louder and closer! You’re hooked! You don’t want it to end, but it does just as quickly as it started… And the sun takes a colorful bow.
Applause!
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Did you enjoy the show?
Want to learn a little bit about lightning? Watch this National Geographic video!
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Love it. Reminded me of the rainstorms in the midwest when I was young. And I LOVE NatGeo! =)
Molly Jo recently posted..Being a Crier Does Not Make Me Weak
Thank Molly Jo! I love a good storm!
So fun! I love a good rainstorm, especially when I get to stay indoors!
maryanne @ mama smiles recently posted..Tegu Building Fun
We were in the car which was fun! I guess a little dangerous though…
Love the angry cloud with lightening!! Thunderstorms are cool.
Elisa | blissfulE recently posted..row row your bucket boat
Thanks! So exciting, as long as everyone is safe : )
I always love your graphics, Ann!
Thanks!!!
I pushed Simon’s stroller home from the playground in a rainstorm the other day. It was wet, but actually quite enjoyable,
Krista recently posted..Toddler Activity: Fine Motor Skill Practice With Straws
Oh no! I guess it’s not s bad if you can get right home and change.
You should write and illustrate a board book for babies and toddlers. I love your illustration style.
PragmaticMom recently posted..First Week of Camp Mom or Why I Can’t Keep a Routine
Thanks! Maybe I will make a eboardbook (I hope I just made that up)!
Do one on the weather by continuing this idea!
PragmaticMom recently posted..First Week of Camp Mom or Why I Can’t Keep a Routine
Love the encouragement!
so much fun! We have had a LOT of rain recently!
Thanks for linking to Science Sparks. x
Emma @sciencesparks recently posted..How can you make a lemon sink?
Thanks! We had a couple great storms and a great double rainbow – awesome!
Thanks for the link-up!
YES I ENJOYED IT. GOOD WRITING. ARE YOUR TALENTS WASTED ON THIS BLOG ? I GUESS NOT ENTIRELY IF ONE COUNTS ALL THE ENJOYMENT YOU CREATE AND THE BUILDING OF YOUR SKILLS WITH EVERY POST.
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Thanks! I don’t think so, none of my content would exist without this blog. It gives me incentive and a place to create : )