  Gotta Get Me Some Kids Friends, yesterday I had the opportunity to do a Public Education-type thing with the fire department. We went to a school out in Woodbury and got to talk with little kindergarteners about firefighters, trucks, etc.
I probably looked like a smiling buffoon because I really, in all seriousness, think little kids are the funniest creatures walking the planet. They sat 'on their pockets' (a new term for indian-style sitting) and looked up at the other guys and I like we were superheroes. That alone, has been worth all the work and stuff I've done to become a legit fireman. Some highlights: - When asked if they had any questions, 10-12 little hands shot up.
'How hot does in get in those fires? ' 'My grandma had surgery on her knee last month. ' 'One time my dad was driving and he saw smoke coming from his car. ' 'Do you catch bad guys? ' - When brought outside to have a look inside our fire truck: 'I've never been in a fire truck before! ' Yeah? I said. What do you think? 'It's good. ' 'Aren't we going to drive around and put out fires?
' 'I want to climb the ladder. ' (note: the ladder is 75 feet straight up in the air) As I helped the kids down from the truck, I told them to be careful because it was slippery. As I led the group of 5 kids back toward the school, I noticed a little hand had grabbed mine. I looked down and this little girl was holding my hand.
Awww.... I could go on, but I'm sure you get the idea: I can't wait to have kids. Side note: I should be getting some pictures of the event soon. I'll be sure to share them, yo. 
