a first for the Morrisseys
Today was "transportation day" at Shannon's preschool. Lots of different kinds of transportation (canoes, a motorcyle, etc.) were parked outside for the children to explore. Well, I think Christopher thought the offerings were a little short and decided to invite a fire engine into the mix.
That's right - Christopher handily activated a fire alarm in the lobby while I was talking to a friend. The noise was deafening. It was about 15 minutes after classes had started, so all of the students (maybe 140 or so?) and their teachers had to file out of the building. The big yellow fire engine came. Two of the girls in Shannon's class could not be found, so about 6 official church guys with walkie talkies and me (feeling quite guilty) scoured the buildings looking for them, calling their names, as everyone else stood outside. After about fifteen minutes, we found the girls and led them out.
Then Christopher was summoned to have an official private talking-to with the fire chief. When the fire chief took one look at Christopher's scared, puppy-dog eyes, he could hardly keep a stern look on his face. Needless to say, Christopher was quite spooked by the whole operation and hopefully will never do anything of the sort again. :)
posted by Douglas R. Morrissey, MD @ 4:16 PM
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Take heart Doug; it could have been worse. At age 4 Christopher's grandfather also brought out the fire department. However, it was no false alarm. The kitchen and part of the dining room suffered burns thanks to Grandfather's curiosity and carelessness with fire. The Fire Chief was not so forgiving with me; and understandable so. Count your blessings.
Holy cow! I can only immagine how that all played out. And I can only hope Christopher does not follow in his grandfather's footsteps regarding his MANY OTHER adventures growing up (liability insurance can get so expensive).
Aunt Margie
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