When rain set in, David went on the front porch to enjoy it from his hammock/swing. Sadie was anxious to be out there with us, so David improvised a barrier at the top of the stairs. Even though there was other activity on the street that Sadie barked at, she made no attempt to jump over the two chairs and a table.
There was no containing Sadie’s excitement when she saw Logan (10) at our driveway. The boy was barefooted but wearing a sweatshirt in the heavy rain. He patiently moved gravel to channel the water down the street. We guessed he wanted the rainwater to float a large black shoe, although we could have been wrong. He was on the left side of a small evergreen tree in this photo.
He worked down the street and to the right of the evergreen tree, still moving gravel in place. His focus and diligence were amazing. I texted Shawn this photo, saying it was the best entertainment for neighbors.
She replied, “And for parents.” She then responded with a photo from her porch.
Their view was better than ours. Unfortunately, the rain stopped and so did Logan’s work on the water project. It was getting late and time to go in.
Mehrling Muse 
Playing in the rain is fun when you are a kid!
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We were amazed that Logan enjoyed playing in the rain for such a long time. He is resourceful.
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Imagination, creativity, problem-solving and cognitive development. Fun for them, fun for those watching. I think it is exciting to see kids learn to figure out things for themselves. Thanks for sharing; made me smile thinking how exciting and interesting life was at his age. 🙂
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How we loved to learn and explore at age 10!! You hit the nail on the head.
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Oh, I got sidetracked–I was also going to say David was pretty creative with his problem-solving, too. Sounds like a lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon!
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David loves Sadie and is always looking for ways to be kind to her. I was surprised at the simplicity of his improvised gate.
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He has a good work ethic. Head down, get on with it. I wonder if he succeeded with the shoe.
Hugs
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I’m sure the shoe didn’t float. The water was much too shallow. I think Logan may have picked up a few small sticks to sail down the street.
If-the-shoe-fits hugs
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Love how the rain becomes the backdrop for a lovely moment shared by lovely people.
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It was a socially distanced neighborhood event!
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Logan is always there to provide the entertainment, thank goodness 😅
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Logan’s inquiring mind keeps us all on our toes.
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🤗
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As long as there is no thunder and a light show. Oh..I am hearing thunder right now. More rain and we really need to dry out a little.
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We dodged the rain we were supposed to get today. Hope you dry out soon.
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He looks like he’s having fun, though I would never play in the water. I hate getting wet.
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You would look bedraggled, and we wouldn’t want that.
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No, I want to look regal!
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Beautiful place.
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We all like rain, too.
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Omg the rain!
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So fun to read this and see Logan at work. The focus of a 10 year old is amazing to behold.
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Porches are wonderful
And so is the way a child thinks and uses the environment without preconceived ideas
Fun and entertaining (and a learning experience to those long at heart?)
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Oh to be that young and enjoy being in the rain, instead of grumbling about it (me) or scurrying to get out of it (me). I also admire how he haunches down as some of us would never get back up from that position (me).
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It’s amazing how flexible youngsters are. I would break!
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I’d break or need a helping hand for sure!
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