Wet & Wild

I have been glued to the Weather Channel the last 3 days. Just 72 hours ago Hurricane Ike was headed towards the Texas coast (well, it still is...) but the San Antonio area was in the direct line of fire. Now, the storm has shifted its path northward, but those of us here in South Texas will still, most likely, feel its dangerous effects.

Not usually one for over-reacting, I buckled and bought cases of bottled water. If our power goes out, our well water will not provide for us. We've secured our loose items on the porch...the kids had a great time carting patio furniture cushions and plant stands into the garage. They were a mixture of nervous excitement and fear...special sleeping arrangements are in order for the evening. Daddy gets the boys in our bed. Priya and I are hunkering down in her bed. And all of us should be exhausted come morning.

Animesh and I kept asking each other if we were doing all of this work for no reason.

We certainly hope so.

Please keep those on the Texas coast...just 4 hours away from us...in your thoughts and prayers. The strong winds and storms we might receive will pale in comparison to what they will undoubtedly experience.