The Water Cure
That’s what Mom called it.
It was her go to for all things grumpy
& it worked like a charm.
Anytime one of her children, grandchildren or great grandchildren had a case of the whimper whines Mom would put them in water
& although a pool was her ideal choice, whatever happened to be available would usually do just fine.
A sink, bathtub, hose or bucket.
Didn’t matter.
Once that child came in contact with water, their crabbiness would fly right out the window.
Poof !
Like magic.
Every time.
As I was walking my trail walk yesterday, I came across many a puddle.
It has been raining on and off, pretty steadily for a whole lotta days now.
There were quite a few raindrop gatherings to maneuver
& each time I dodged, I wondered if children still stomp through puddles.
As if on cue, along came a mom and her two daughters.
Mom and older daughter were walking ever so slowly so that younger daughter could enjoy those puddles.
Seriously enjoy those puddles.
Stomp Stomp Stomp.
Giggle Giggle Giggle.
& I thought …
How awesome is that ?!?
weeeeeee
Before I finished my yesterday’s walk, the sky opened up, once again.
A steady, misty rain came a tumbling down on all who had ventured to the park.
Everyone adult began to scramble, grab their things and run for cover.
The children ?
They preferred slow motion.
No hurry, no worry.
Those little bodies were enjoying that warm, wonderful feeling of gentle rain.
awwwww.
The water cure.
That thrilling, delightfully mystical water cure.
Works every time.
🙂
