Unfortunately, our lawn has become a bit of a jungle as I didn't take advantage of our last sunny day to mow it. Worse, our dogs have taken to digging in the mud like they're looking for buried pirate treasure. We have a towel reserved just for them waiting in the mud room, but they seem to want to jump up in the chairs with us when they are the wettest and muddiest. This has led to a lot of scolding and some sad-faced puppies.
This pattern is supposed to come to an end tomorrow, with sunnier days and warmer temperatures on the way. Hopefully, the weather cooperates with everyone's weekend plans. In the meantime, I'm going to spend some more time listening to the soft patter of raindrops.