Things I learned about Rain are...well it's wet.

-I also learned that leather boots are not waterproof, unless the leather is still on the cow. And the stitching does not act like a waterproof seal.


-No matter how high the heel on my boots are, my pants will always be too long, therefore ending up wet for approximately 2 inches above the hemline.


-The teeny, tiny umbrella I brought with me from California...doesn't work so much in "real" rain.


-"Real" rain happens way too often here and it has made me realize that flip-flops year round may not be entirely possible. They only make me look like a silly tourist.


-Also, a sweatshirt in said "real" rain isn't very functional in protecting you and your child from the wetness. But it will help dry the grocery cart that the tiny umbrella didn't keep dry.


-It is possible I may need to invest in rain gear. WTH is rain gear and where am I supposed to get it?! If it's considered seasonal-wear, then I am screwed since clothes for spring are already out. Okay, maybe not spring, but it's like buying for Christmas in July.


-The dog also needs to invest in his own rain gear. Preferably, rain boots. Cleaning mud from in between talon nails is really stating his case for being an outside dog. Although, if it ever stopped raining, we could have the backyard landscaped and mud would be something I put on my face at the spa.


-The one big thing I learned about the rain is...well that I'm just a spoiled Southern California girl who thought she would enjoy the change in seasons. The only good thing to come out of this is that when someone says "OMG, it's not like you're gonna melt!" I can reply in kind "Sugar melts in water!"