Fire Station Visit

On Friday, September 20th, one of my friends set up a tour at the fire station for our group.  We visited one back in March of this year and all of the kids had such a great time that we decided to check out the new fire station that was completed this past spring.  The kids had such a great time again.  This fire station had a real dalmatian, named Relay, that was definitely the highlight of the day!  The firefighters were great with the kids and Joseph just loved being able to look at the trucks and climb in them.

Since visiting the fire station we have been playing "firefighter" constantly at home.  He wears my boots and tells me to fall down and then he comes and helps me or he pretends that there is a fire and rides his horse (since his fire trucks aren't big enough to ride) to go and put out the fire.  He even uses a red bandana for a mask sometimes to stop the smoke.
 On Saturday, September 21st I had an all day class to be certified through AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) to begin teaching baby boot camp classes so Rich took the kids to the Children's Museum.  Rich said that Joseph played in the fire station exhibit for a VERY long time and was just SO excited.  He would run around saying "woo ooo woo ooo wooo oooo" and go from driving the fire station to sliding down the pole.

 This past week Rich was was getting ready to read "Good Night Baby Jesus" to Joseph before bed and Rich told me that their conversation went as follows:

Rich:" Joseph, who is baby Jesus?  

Joseph: "Umm, I don't know." 

Rich: "Well, Jesus died for our sins and lives in heaven and loves us and keep us safe." 

Joseph:"Oh, Firemen keep me safe."  

Rich said he couldn't argue with that one!