Earthquakes!

We had a couple earthquakes today in Alamo, CA. I usually only notice them at night when I am either in bed or when things have quieted down a little. Well, these earthquakes definitely caught my attention, and the kids too! I don't think Gracyn or Michael have ever really noticed one before. They are usually asleep! Michael was napping during the first one but Gracyn felt it and heard t. She looked a little frightened when I explained what was going on but was quickly ever it and was full of questions. Both Gracyn and Michael had just been put to bed when the second one hit. They were both in Gracyn's bed playing(they do this every night before they fall asleep) and then Michael started calling for me. I went into their room and he said, "Mommy something is scaring us." I explained what it was and he told me, "someone is stomping." Poor little guy was scared. He sat on my lap for a while and we snuggled and talked more about what had happened. He kept telling us that he wanted to "see it." Dave and I tried our best to explain what an earthquake is and that sometimes you can see the shaking but often you can only feel or hear it. I'm sure any science teacher would be very disappointed with our description but Michael seemed happy with it! Let's hope that was our last one of the night!