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The Red Raincoat hangs by the door, sighing under bright Monday sunlight. Umbrella sways nearby, while Gumboots tap rubber toes, all longing for puddles.
The Red Raincoat hung by the door, hoping for rain. Monday was bright and sunny! "Not today," sighed Raincoat. Umbrella swayed nearby and said, "Cheer up! Maybe tomorrow." Gumboots tapped their rubber toes. "I want to splash in puddles," said Gumboots. The sun shone through the window, warm and golden. Raincoat watched birds fly across the clear sky, wishing for just one cloud to appear.
On a cloudless Tuesday, Raincoat droops on its hook. Umbrella remains cheerful, and Gumboots wiggle with excitement, still believing rain will come.
Tuesday's sky was perfectly blue, without a single cloud. Wednesday grew hot, and the sun blazed high above. "Still no rain," grumbled Raincoat, drooping on its hook. Umbrella tried to stay cheerful. "Good things come to those who wait," Umbrella said kindly. Gumboots wiggled with excitement anyway. "I believe rain is coming soon!" Gumboots cheered. Raincoat wasn't so sure, but smiled a little at its hopeful friends.
Thursday's high clouds give way to Friday's gray sky. Raincoat looks out, heart lifting, as Umbrella and Gumboots sense the approaching rain.
On Thursday, clouds floated high in the sky, too far away to bring rain. Raincoat sighed loudly. "Those clouds won't help me today." Umbrella looked up and said, "They're getting closer, I think!" Gumboots hopped in place. "I can feel it! Rain is near!" On Friday, the sky turned gray and cloudy. Raincoat's heart lifted. "Finally," whispered Raincoat, "maybe tomorrow is the day."
On a rainy Saturday morning, Raincoat wiggles off the hook, Umbrella pops open, and Gumboots splash through puddles, all grinning joyfully in the drizzle.
On Saturday morning, raindrops tapped the window! "It's raining!" cheered Raincoat, wiggling off its hook. Umbrella popped open with a happy snap. Gumboots hopped onto two waiting feet. Together, they went outside, splashing through puddles and twirling in the drizzle. "We waited all week for this," said Raincoat, grinning wide. Umbrella spun happily overhead. Gumboots stomped joyfully. The rainy day was finally here, and it was wonderful.