Santa at the Fire House

Santa and firetrucks.  The stuff little boys dreams are made of.  On Saturday the fire department had an open house with Santa to collect toys for Toys for Tots.  The kids were pretty excited about going.  The line was crazy slow, but Santa was super sweet and Jack didn't even scream.  He just gave us a little 'help me' type look.  Progress compared to last week.

 

Santa was really sweet, especially with Max.  He listened intently to what Max had to say and gave him a bit of advice.  Write me a letter in case I don't remember.

Jack was a trooper.  I think a big part of his good attitude was the chocolate cookies they were passing out while we waited in line.

 Max and Will liked the cookies too :)

When we arrived there were several tables with coloring sheets and crayons.  I asked Max if he wanted to color a picture while we waited and he was quick to tell me no.  Then another boy told him it was a contest.  Whoever colors the best picture gets a ride to school on a fire truck.  Well you didn't have to tell Max twice.  He was all about it.  Today he even asked if they called yet.  I have to say this really is his best coloring ever.

The biggest hit of hte day for Will?  This fire hat.  He loves this thing.  He has been wearing it all over the house.  Last night before bed he put on a pair of my garden gloves - unused thank goodness - his hat, his snowboots, and a lunch bag.  He then informed us that we were safe becuase he was there to "do the hard work and fight the fire".  This morning when he came to our room he had all his gear on again and was ready to go.  Good to know we are so well protected.