Earthquakes.

Dear Butterbean,

Today we had a 5.8 magnitude earthquake near our house. It was totally unexpected - who would guess an earthquake would hit DC?! Your great-aunt felt it all the way up in Massachusetts. I lived in California for three years and felt several small earthquakes while I was there, but this was the strongest. The cats all bolted to hide under furniture while I headed for the nearest doorway.

Everyone was fine, there was no damage. It wasn't a big deal in retrospect. But at the time it was scary and I am a little shaky now from the adrenaline let down.

Your dad thinks the adrenaline rush will give you super powers. If it does, you can look back at this and know the reason why.

Love you,
Shaken-not-stirred Mama