Rachel's Fieldtrip to the Fire Station

Who would have known that going to the fire station could end up being a traumatic experience? Sheesh! I will explain more in a minute....

The fieldtrip was set up in groups, in which we rotated...first we watched a fire safety video:Then...here comes the TRAUMATIC part, we went for a tour around the fire station. First we went into the area where the firemen sleep...Rachel was so freaked out like someone or something was going to jump out of the bedrooms and get her...wow! he he. Then they gave the kids an opportunity to climb inside the Fire Truck and sit in the seat...picture time! (Notice: I am in the picture because Rachel DID NOT want to get in the truck and she was death gripped onto my hip!)

Then there was a Fire Man that was showing his clothing and letting some of the kids try them on, but Rachel wouldn't let me get within 15 feet of the coat or the hat...they were apparantly SCARY too...ummmm, okay. So we just took a picture by the ambulance (on the other side of the room).

After all the drama was somewhat over, the kids did a couple of art projects:

When all the projects were completed we were SUPPOSED to go and do games and play on a blow-up slide...but Rachel threw a fit and broke my watch bracelet, bit me and scratched me....oh, and she wouldn't quit crying. I am not too sure if Rachel had a good time and I think some of her attitude may have been a reflection of her not feeling very good...she IS somewhat battling the cold flu....*sigh*.