Weather

That rain that I wrote about earlier this morning is actually part of a tropical storm called Ernesto. We, being north and inland, are safe, but the winds and rain are pretty fierce. Ok, ok, I know I can handle it, but I'm actually starting to get nervous about the weather in my future. Living in California my whole life and Southern California my whole adult life, I don't know what to do about "weather." The weather doesn't actually bother me as much as the fear of not knowing what to do about the weather.

Let me explain some of my fears. What if the electricity goes out for an extended amount of time? What if I send my dear son, Danny to school dressed inappropriately (and the mothers and teachers talk about me behind my back)? When should I buy boots, gloves, snow pants, etc? What kinds of clothes do you dress an infant in? Is she cold? Do I overdress her, or dress her in just a bit heavier clothes than I am wearing? Do my breastfeeding hormones affect the temperature that I feel (rendering me helpless in determining if Annelise is hot or cold)? What if I can't drive in the snow? How much extra time should I plan for when I have to drive in rain or snow... traffic is bad enough in this area without the rain or snow! Some of these things I'll figure out over time. I have decided to talk to one of the moms that I met at the preschool and to Danny's teacher and just ask them to help me with the kids' clothes. That may save embarrassment later. Those of you have lived in "weather" can laugh all you want, but I will figure it out!