Vacation day 4, the lake comes to us

We woke up after a good nights sleep in our own beds. The clouds set in early and the rain began. The downpour was heavy and we concluded that today our staycation would be just that. We were going to close off the outside world and watch some movies. Lunch time rolled around and I decided to get things going. My kitchen window faces the the drainage ditch behind the house and every few minutes it seemed to be getting fuller.

Me: Honey?????? Have you looked out back yet?

Him: No, why?

Me: That drainage ditch is looking really full. We aren't in a flood zone right?

Him: No, we just got that notice saying we were all clear.

We continued to stare out the back door. The water got higher and higher and soon began overtaking the road it would normally run under. We started taking bets on weather the cars were going to do the speed boat approach, or the turtle approach. Scenario's as to what we should do if the water spills over the ditch towards the house began to fill our conversation. Being the calm sorts we decided to instead eat our lunch and watch the show for awhile.

Lunch was delicious. The kids asked to be excused and we began to do the dishes. My son came running into the kitchen talking about the lake.

Me: Yes, yes dear, we were at the lake yesterday

Him: No momma, we have a lake!

I quickly followed him towards the front of the house. How did we neglect to look out there? It was true. The lake had come to us. We WERE going to stay in the house for the day considering we didn't have a boat. The best part about it? The rain stopped about a foot short of the house taking on water. Turns out we are not in a flood plain but the golf course behind our home has improperly drained the ditch. The city has been notified by the neighborhood association. I guess fate has decided to allow us to keep our green carpet yet another day.....sigh....maybe next time.

The picture is from our upstairs window.