Well, April's over, but it turns out the old saying's wrong. Sure, we've got May flowers, but the showers keep on coming. And for kids who have spent all winter looking forward to finally having free rein in the backyard, rainy days are nothing but a drag. 

Which is nothing on the outright "yank my hair out" feelings of their parents. Come on! We've been cooped up with these kids all winter, and now the rain's trying to keep us down? They don't call it raining on your parade for nothing, Mom.

But it's Mother's Day week, and we feel for you Mom. When all your tried and true tricks for a rainy day are exhausted, here are some honest-to-goodness sanity savers to trot out:

Taking your child to his or her first major league baseball game is one of those rites of passage that you'll both always remember. Unfortunately, those memories aren't guaranteed to be good ones.

We lived in Seattle when we took my son to his first game at Safeco field. I was so excited to watch his awe at the experience. He was young -- 3 -- but I knew the game would draw him in and begin his lifelong enjoyment of baseball. Only the whole experience was anything but enjoyable. He squirmed, fussed, and didn't want anything to do with staying his seat. He was much more interested in what the vendors were selling than anything happening on the field. I could only bribe him with so much ice cream and so many hot dogs to sit still, so we ended up not seeing much of the game ... at all.

Maybe you're expecting a baby this spring or you just love the idea of giving your wee one a spring-inspired name! Springtime evokes so many pleasant words and feelings -- so what name is it going to be?

We've put together a list of 30 lovely spring-inspired names to get you thinking. While the spring names for boys were a little harder to come by, I think you'll love the ones we included.

Admit it: This is your favorite time of year. The time when the produce section at the grocery store and your local farmers' market is bursting at the seams with fresh, juicy, just-picked strawberries. The time when you have to figure out what to do with all these beautiful berries before they get too ripe.

We've got plenty of ideas for using strawberries. Here are 11 recipes that will have you eating strawberries for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert -- doesn't that sound like the best day ever?

Running is hard enough when you aren't pushing 60 pounds of children, their gear, and a stroller that weighs at least 12 pounds uphill over those miles. Yes, running with a jogger can be a major pain in the butt. And it can also be the greatest way in the world to get that butt into shape. It all depends on how you look at it.

As a runner, I will often do just about anything to avoid pushing my kids in the jogger. I get up at 5 if I have to, pushing my tired self out the door often under cover of darkness. I will wait until my husband gets home, stressed and in a bad mood, and I will shout "see ya!" as I race out the door to get the most of the fading sunlight.

But as someone who is gearing up to start training for a third marathon and has two children under 5 and a full-time job, running with a jogger is a reality. So here is an 8-step guide to actually enjoying runs with the kids in tow.

The following is a guest post from our sponsor, Energizer.

CafeMom gave 15 moms a flip camcorder and asked them to visit their neighborhood park and share their favorite park activities and tips on keeping the park clean. This week we bring you the Best of the CafeMom Energizer now that’s positivenergy™ Explorers.

Springtime can be wet and drippy and drizzly -- and say it isn't so, it's pouring rain outside again! Moms with stir-crazy kids are wishing the old man would stop snoring already. Their children need to get outside and burn off some energy.

Here's an idea to save your sanity -- why not waterproof your kids the best you can and then lovingly shuffle them out into the backyard for playtime in the rain. After all, walking and dancing in the rain and stomping in puddles is darn good fun, especially because it's generally forbidden. Our kids just aren't typically dressed appropriately for serious rainy day play, right?

We've put together 4 Steps to Creating a Waterproof Kid. Your kids be so well geared up that they can romp in the mud too if they want (don't worry, moms; hoses were made precisely for this reason).

Spring has sprung, and, in short, that means: Get your kids outside. No longer will the frigid winter temperatures provide an excuse for them to hibernate indoors and underfoot. The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and even if there are a few random snowflakes still coming down in your area, it doesn't matter -- it's spring.

Now that you're outside, the question becomes: What to do? Family sports are a great way to get everyone outside and excited about being out there, with some exercise thrown in as an extra bonus. From tots to teens, there are plenty to be enjoyed by everyone. Here are 11 great outdoor sports your entire family can enjoy.