Raindrops keep falling on my head!

Back home in Atlanta, rain altered your day, meaning if it rained, the kids did not go outside for recess and the walk around the neighborhood you planned with friends was canceled. You drove your car to the store instead of walking to it. I say that tongue-in-cheek as it was virtually impossible to walk to a store in our Atlanta suburban town, even if it was only a 15-minute walk away. Sidewalks along main roads were very rare and walking to a store along the side of the road could be hazardous to one's health.

It's a different story in Germany, no doubt because it rains so often at certain times of the year. You can't let a little rain keep you from doing the things you need to do. Kids go outside for recess, people ride their bikes to the store and a little rain does not clear the playground at our local park.

Here is Rebecca in her new rain gear for Kindergarten. You get what you pay for when it comes to rain pants. Rebecca ripped her first two inexpensive pairs the first time that she wore them, so a better set was in order. This is her insulated winter rain gear. Her new autumn set are at school and she has already worn them several times. Rain is no reason to keep children inside!

Today James had a soccer game after school. It didn't matter that is was 62 degrees out, it was a dirt field and that there was a steady rain the entire game. James came home muddy and freezing. He immediately jumped into a hot shower and had hot chocolate with his dinner.

These Germans are hearty types!