Post Rain Energy Burn

It has been raining in Southern California. Whaaaaa? The last 3 days have had on and off rain storms all day long. I don't mind it since we have had nothing but sun for the past 4 months. Not that I want this rain thing to become a habit. Being a one car family means the kids and I are confined to the apartment with this weather. (Once again this is why I love the consistent sun) Yesterday Ted was bouncing off the walls stir crazy. He was not being naughty. He was just literally running laps around our little 2 bedroom apartment. He would not even nap. The only physical activity we had available was Just Dance on the Xbox.

This morning Ted woke up with all his energy ready to go and asked if we could trek it to the park. He pulled out the stroller and grabbed his shoes before I could answer. I guess we are going to the park then.... Waiting for a break in the rain I strapped on the baby, saddled up the pug, and we were on our way.

Imagine my lack of surprise when I saw the normally bustling park was completely void of anyone silly enough to brave this weather. The rain began the moment we arrived. Ted played for a while in it (a true pacific northwest kid) and then we took cover in the rec center building until it stopped.

Then it was back outside for us. I did not even care that Ted found the largest puddle and began wading through it. My entire goal for this excursion was to tire the boy out. Success! He is currently taking a nap along with Tidus the mightiest (who still resists his naps and wakes up 3-5 times per night... another rant for another post).