Fire Safety Day

On October 10th we went to the Saukville Fire Department since they were having an open house. It was so neat. They cleared out their huge garage and had it indoors (it was really cold, rainy/snowy, and windy). They had an older fire engine inside so people could climb in it and touch it. Nicholas and Celia were being sort of shy when we got there, so we had to urge them to sit on the fire engine for a picture.
They had coloring contests, rescue dogs to pet, free play fire hats, coloring books/crayons, stickers, treats and door prizes. They had a play phone to practice dialing 9-1-1. The absolute best part was they were giving fire truck rides! Jason sort of noticed it before other people did and we quick got in line. That fire truck had to take a lot of runs cause it only had 5 guest seats total. Jason held N&C and I had Aaron in the ergo carrier. The firefighter asked us if we were buckled, but it wasn't possible with all the kids on our laps. And really. . . if we got in an accident the fire truck isn't the one thats moving. It was fun! Sirens and everything.


We need to choose a safe meeting place outside and practice a fire drill in our house with Nicholas and Celia. Sometimes our kitchen fire drill goes off due to cooking issues and we just wave a towel to turn it off. Thats not teaching them anything other than 'mommy burned dinner'. I did tell N&C that if they see a fire "Go outside, do not hide" (slogan picked up at fire safety day). Daylight savings is coming up soon too, so remember to change those smoke detector batteries!