Escape Plan

I'm never sure of what is going through Madeline's head. What I wouldn't give to spend a few minutes in her thoughts. I'm sure it's fascinating. Lately, she's taken to asking one particular question over and over: "How are we going to get out of here?" The strangest thing is she isn't scared or concerned; there's no worry or anxiety behind the question. She just wants to know. When we went to Disney on Ice during the fair, the first thing she asked was, "Mommy, how are we all going to get out of here?" She didn't comment on the ice, the balloons and cotton candy. She didn't admire the enormous banner painted with the faces of Disney characters she loves and adores. Instead, she wanted to know our escape plan. The only thing I can figure is that they have recently talked about firemen in school. Maybe the talk of firemen led to a discussion of getting out of the house in case of fire? We were always taught in school that every family should have an escape plan in place in case of a house fire. And if Maddie does anything, she pays attention. It may not seem like she is, but I am telling you now, that girl hears everything! Every time she asks, I try and give her a calm and logical answer. So far, that seems to be good enough for her.