My future fire fighters

 June 17, 2013

 fire fighter Quinn

Fire fighter Jack

 

 

The boys and I took a walk to the library this afternoon. I had Jack in his stroller and Quinn was pedaling his tricycle. He loved admiring the scenery, bending down (while he's still pedaling, mind you) to notice how fast the back wheels are turning, stopping with no warning whatsoever to check out a wispy, fuzzy dandelion.  I have to be on my toes to ensure I don't get side swiped by him!

 

It has become tradition that once we get to the parking lot of the fire station, Quinn will ride up to the big glass doors to look at the huge fire engines. Today a very kind fire fighter noticed my two boys and I doing just this, and was very nice to open up the doors and let us in (impromptu field trip!)

 

The boys were both in awe. (It was pretty cool!) Quinn was able to climb up into the engine, and we were also able to hold the equipment (I never realized how darn heavy it all is!). Before heading out, the fireman gave both boys an awesome fireman's hat, badge sticker and a bunch of other goodies. Talk about a jackpot for both of my little boys!  For months now, Quinn has been determined that when he grows up he WILL be a construction worker. On the way home, as he was pedaling his trike along the sidewalk, grabbing on to random lilac bush branches as he passed (I'm sure the homeowners would love to see that!), he informed me, 'Mom? I just decided I want to be a fireman when I am big.' 

 

 

What a fun day with my boys.