My brother Jim flung open the window, and we all scrambled out in our pajamas, laughing hysterically. We danced and threw snowballs at each other until Mom's silhouette appeared in the window frame. We quickly gathered up clumps of snow and crawled back inside, not even considering that the snow would melt immediately.
Weather can have a memorable impact on children.
Big storms that knock out the electricity can take children by surprise. Many are afraid at first but soon enjoy the novelty of candlelight. Rain, to a child, is much more than an annoyance. To them, it's a chance to run outside, splash in puddles, and face the sky with an eager mouth ready to catch raindrops. As children get older, they begin to wonder about the mechanics behind thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and other weather phenomena.