I know that doesn't seem alarming for most people, but for me it's kind of a big deal. Living across the street from her elementary school has meant walking to school, and I take comfort in the fact that I could run across the street within a moment's notice if she needed me or on the off-chance an apocalyptic attack should hit the town. (No, I don't worry much. Why do you ask? ;)
But today is different - today, she's on a school bus. Driving to a pumpkin patch in another state. Yup, that's right. Not only is my daughter on a school bus that may or may not have seatbelts (really trying not to dwell on this much) but she's in a whole different state than me. I tell you, school dismissal today cannot come fast enough.
On a lighter note, I'll tell you a cute Grace story. Last week she brought home a book from the school library having to do with the weather, explaining the different type of weather fronts, all about humidity and the different type of clouds, etc. Truth be told it seemed like it was a bit advanced for a kindergartener, but she really seemed to be getting into it so it was all good.
While we were reading about storm clouds, she asked me how lightening is made. So I tried to explain how water drops in the clouds rub and bump around each other, causing a charge (I'm sure there's a more involved explanation to be had but hey, she's only 5 and I haven't been in a science class for about 13 years).
She says "So it's sort of like when I get shocked when I'm on the carpet in my socks?" Which I thought was really super comparison for her to pick up on. "Yeah, it's sort of like that," I replied.
She ponders this for a moment or two, then her face brightens and she looks at me. "Oh, I get it!" she exclaimed, "So the thunder is when the clouds are saying 'Ouch'!" ROFL
