All week we've been covering the deluge of rain, wind and snow across San Diego. What I haven't covered is the story that's unfolding around my own daughter, that's proven to be my toughest yet this week. She's developed a huge anixiety over the fear of flooding. And much like the rising waters, it's something neither my husband nor I, saw coming.
It's always tough when your child reacts unexpectedly to something you're not sure how to handle. Thus far, we just keep reassuring our 7 year old, everything is going to be fine and our house isn't going to flood. But, with each wave of rain, our progress gets pushed back. Her teacher is now thinking on it for us. But my fear is....anxiety is simply a part of her personality, which no parent wants for their child.
Hopefully, the fear will dry up alongside with this wet weather....and we'll be back to sunnier skies. If not, like every Mom, I'm more than willing to weather the storm. To borrow a line from pop star Rihanna...she "can stand under my umbrella" for as long as she needs to... stay tuned.
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