EARTHQUAKE

We experienced our first earthquake yesterday. Sure, there have been little rumblings here and there that have made us think, "Was that an earthquake?" But there was no question yesterday. The kids and I had been reading and the whole room started shaking for about 5-7 seconds. My thoughts were, "Do they usually get more intense than this?" "Is it going to get worse?" "How long do these last?" Of course, by the time I finished thinking these things it was over. We had a man here installing the dishwasher and I asked what exactly one was to do in an earthquake. I looked up and saw sweet Olivia in the "tuck and duck" position with her hands over her head under the kitchen table that she so dearly loves. It was so cute. Thanks for the lesson, Liv. I'll know for next time. And a big thanks to Grace Christian Preschool for teaching my child the appropriate thing to do in an earthquake. I guess they have earthquake drills??

Now, I am from Oklahoma. We do not have earthquakes in Oklahoma (which my dear dad called to remind me of as a possible incentive to get us to move back. . .). We have tornadoes. I have decided that while both cause a bit of a rush, if I had to choose, I would choose a tornado. Here is why. You know a tornado is coming. There are big sirens to let you know and it is all that is on the news when there is one anywhere in the state. You also have a pretty good idea of when and where it is going to be and how intense it will be. You have tornado shelters to hide in. Earthquakes have no warning, no place to hide, and you have no idea how intense it will be. This doesn't mean we're moving back. It just means if I HAD to choose. . .