Dancing in the Rain

I got to dance in the rain with my kids today...and it was even show week!
Tomorrow is double tech rehearsals for our two end-of-season productions. I had so many things weighing on me today: finishing the tech script, tweaking choreography, and so much more!

But as I ran a few errands with my family, I knew that this week was just going to get busier and busier. I decided to seize the moment and go run in the sprinkler with my kids. We all got on our bathing suits and sunscreen, then headed to the backyard wading pool. We laughed, we played, we ran and splashed and even talked about how hot it was!

My Sophia, age 6, commented about a black cloud heading our way. I saw it but thought nothing of it - the entire sky was clear except for that one cloud. Off we went spraying, splashing and having a great time.

Before I knew it, it started to rain! Out of nowhere comes a steady rain...harder and harder it came down until we finally all looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh. My 2yr old, Dominic, was dancing in the middle of the yard, soaking wet! We were all soaked, so we joined him!

I danced in the rain today with my kids and it was show week. So many years I would have ignored this moment of joy to focus on work, on choreography, on the show. So glad I didn't this time...reminded me of what's really important. Moments with my family.