Rainy Day

Sesame Street – Rainy Day

It’s a rainy day;
It’s a rainy day.
It’s raining outside,
And I can’t go out and play.
Why do we need the rain anyway?

Rain falls everywhere,
Fills the rivers and streams,
Flows into the reservoirs
Purified and clean.
Water to do the wash,
Water to drink,
Water is flowing Through the pipes into our sink.

It’s a rainy day;
It’s a rainy day.
It’s raining outside,
And I can’t go out and play.
I guess I’ll stay at home today.

Every living thing needs water;
Every living thing needs the rain.
Every living thing needs water;
I guess I really can’t complain.

It’s a rainy day;
It’s a rainy day.
It’s raining outside,
And I can’t go out and play.
Why do we need the rain anyway?

Water to do the dishes,
Water to brush your teeth,
Water to take a shower,
Water to wash the street.

Water for the forest,
Millions of thirsty roots;
Water for the garden,
Flowers, vegetables, and fruits.

It’s a rainy day;
It’s a rainy day.
It’s raining outside,
And I can’t go out and play.
Don’t you know I love the rain anyway?!

I fondly remember this song from when Frick and Frack (my two offspring) were little and we would sit in front of the television and watch Sesame Street.  They mostly liked the muppets but some of the tunes stuck in their heads.  I’m sure they have long since forgotten anything having to do with Sesame Street (particularly my son who learned how to count to 10 like The Count) but their mom still remembers snippets of the show.  The other day when it was raining and I was in a bit of a huff about not being able to go hunt down this new family of geese I’ve been trying to get good shots of for days now – this song sprung into my mind while I was leaning against the door frame watching the drops fall.

Humming it to myself I smiled at the sweet memory and went about other duties for the day.  I love a gentle rain especially when I don’t have anywhere to go and at night when the pitter patter of the drops make for some of the best sleeping.  The rain paused for a bit and I went out to the still not planted yet micro farmy to take this picture of my little miniature rose bush.  It has lasted since Valentine’s Day but stay tuned; I am notorious for killing mini roses.