Ponchos.....

RAIN!!  We are finally getting some rain!  We didn't get very much snow, at least where I am, this year and we really need the rain.  The problem is we are also getting a lot of wind with the rain.  This can make getting outside, with "just" yourself, an interesting problem to fix.  Just one person can have a raincoat or, if it isn't TOO windy, an umbrella.

This does NOT work if you are trying to take care of your "person" - especially if said person is using a cane or a walker.  Or, as in the case of a toddler, in a stroller or being carried.  I learned early, while my son was a toddler, that diaper bag, knitting bag, purse AND toddler required some adjustments.  Then, when I was trying to keep Dad at least "only" damp, instead of soaking wet, I discovered the same idea would work.  

With the toddler, diaper bag, purse and (most of the time) knitting bag it worked best if I had on a poncho that would go over most - if not all - of what I was carrying.   With Dad it was a total accident.  We were on a cruise and the ship handed out ponchos, because of the rain, and it worked so well with the walker we just kept up the idea.  Dad, poncho, and walker could go at his pace and still be relatively dry when we got to the door.  If it was a short distance I would have the poncho and hold the umbrella for him - still keeping him dry.  (AND the poncho kept the purse and the knitting bag dry!) 

Of course........with how windy it is today.......... good luck!  I'm not sure anything will help......