Today we went to visit our local fire station. The firefighters were very nice -- They showed us all their big trucks, ladders, hoses, etc. Becka & Zack even got to sit in the fire truck!
As we were about to leave, one of the firemen said to Becka: "Do you know how to call for help?" She took a deep breath and in her loudest voice screamed "HELP!!!" The firefighters all chuckled, but the lieutenant said to me, "Time to teach her about 9-1-1, Mom." Ouch - The truth hurts!
So, this afternoon we learned about 9-1-1. Becka [age 4] now knows that if she dials 9-1-1 Circle (our talk button) that a policeman will come to our house to help us. We even made up a little song to help her remember it. I was surprised how quickly & enthusiastically she learned it. Zack [age 2] was trying to sing along, too!
So here's my public service announcement for today: Teach your kids about 9-1-1, and pray that they never need to use it!
