Of raincoats and puddle jumping

So we had a rainy afternoon today and had exhausted all possible diversions in the house (short of coloring on the walls!). We built a fort, colored pictures, read books, "re-organized" the silverware drawer, played in a sinkful of water, climbed on the furniture....what else were we to do to occupy ourselves before dinner? Finally out of desperation, even though it was rainy, wet and cold Mama decided we MUST go out and remembered the raincoat and boots Grandma M. had given to Abbie! Grandma saved the day! Out we went. Abbie was so confused when Mama was the first to splash in a big puddle...why is it suddenly not only allowed but ENCOURAGED to do this?!!! How fun! We made mudpies and splashed to our hearts' content. We went on a worm hunt and didn't find any - why were there no worms on this rainy day? Weird. Oh, and I still can't get all the dirt out from under her fingernails...looks like we'll have to do more sink-play tomorrow!