Christian in the Rain

We had a great family day today.  Nick got home early from work and headed outside to finish the rock-work around our fire pit.  Christian was down for a nap so Tes and I joined Nick outside.  Tessie took the job of smoothing the sand in the cracks between the stones very seriously.  Once we had all the sand in place we poured dirt around the pit and smoothed it up to the edges of the stones.  Tessie marched around the fire pit singing and laughing. 

When Christian woke up Nick carried him out and set him in a chair as we finished the clean up.  Just then a soft rain started to fall.  Christian blinked as raindrops fell on his eyelids and cheeks.  At first I thought he was going to start crying, but then he slowly began to smile.  “What do you think Bubs?” I asked and he softly whispered “Good.”  We sat there for a while in the rain together, Christian in his chair and me on the ground at his feet.  Tessie danced around us and Nick stood close by, watching. 

When the rain started to fall a bit heavier we made a run for the back porch, laughing and wet.  The rest of the afternoon and evening was wonderful.  Nick played with the kids while I made dinner.  I made Antelope Gyros with Tzatziki sauce and a Caesar salad, which turned out to be one of the best meals I have ever made.  We ate outside under the trees, talking and enjoying the sounds of the river.  After dinner Tes helped me feed the chickens by getting in the coop with them and basically chasing them around with the tupperware of table scraps.  I don’t think the chickens were that pleased but Tessie and Christian were thoroughly entertained.  We broke in the new fire pit and the kids both agreed that Daddy had done a great job.  After a bath and books we tucked the kids in and kissed them goodnight.

I had so many beautiful moments today but the one I can’t get out of my head was Christian in the rain.  There is something about rain on your face, tiny points of cold hitting your eyelids.  As I watched Christian enjoying the sensation I knew he was completely happy, and that he was having his own beautiful moment.