Is It Normal To Get This Excited Over Rain?

As you may have read, we have been receiving rain lately. Much needed rain, lacking since last July, that put us in the most severe category of drought possible...we watched Jordan Lake disappear last summer into early fall. They've lifted our watering bans just this week. I have become quite educated in how many gallons of water are used to run a load of dishes in the dishwasher, wash a load of clothes or even flush a toilet. It is good to be aware and conserve. We've trained the kids to keep their showers much shorter, different than the days when Kendall used to carry on conversations with herself while standing under the shower head for way too long. We will carry on with our new habits, however, I am THRILLED that we have in store for us a real good soaking rain this weekend. It is going to pour (100% chance) all night and all day tomorrow! I love to look out our huge, undressed windows, especially out back into the woods and see a good downpour where the grass and trees seem to be smiling in appreciation! It's something I've missed over the past several months. Don't get me wrong, I love the bright Carolina blue skies, but I'm going to enjoy the change of scenery tomorrow and might even treat myself to an extra cup of coffee, maybe even a nap? Now, that sounds contradictory, doesn't it? Caffeine and a nap? I bet I can pull it off!