I have been hearing A LOT of complaining about the weather lately. The last 5 days of rain have sparked serious looks and sarcastic comments everywhere I go. I’ve lost count how many times I have had to act as Mother Nature’s spokesperson and explain this damp and dreary scenario.

This morning was the last straw……

I walked into my 3 year old’s bedroom to wake her up for preschool. I opened up the window blinds and heard a loud gasp of  shock coming from her bed. She said ” Mommy! It’s not raining! Look! It’s not raining!” With the sun glaring through a break in the clouds, I said “I’m sure the rest of the city is as excited as you right now.” As my daughter proceeded the cheer and jump around her room, I rolled my eyes. I thought, “Come on!….It hasn’t been THAT bad!”

So I decided to check the stats…..

May 2009 Rainfall So Far: 1.60″     Normal: 0.75″

2009 Rainfall: 11.95″     Normal: 16.68″ 

Conclusion…..We need the rainfall because we are 4.73″ below average for the year and our reservoirs levels are 4% below normal.

We are expecting a few more days of rain, but don’t worry. You will have reason to jump and cheer by the 2nd half of the weekend. See you at 10pm!