I'm just about to Jake's school this morning and the whole block is surrounded by police and fire trucks. Smoke is rolling from the roof of the apartment building next to his school. When I say 'next to' I mean the building is in essence the back wall of the school yard. So, it seems I have the day off from work.
I decided to go to today's client, pick up the work I can finish at home and then wait until the fire department sounds the all clear. Jake was in rare form at my client's office. For two months now, every time we go somewhere...his aunt's, school, my mother's house...he tells me "I will be shy!!" and proceeds to hide next to my leg for the first five minutes. Now, Jake is nowhere near shy usually, so it's been amusing to watch this appearance of shyness. Well, today, there was no sign of the shy boy. He was full of spunk and silliness, running across their offices, dancing, pounding on the hollow floor (these offices are in portables) and generally being an exuberant three year old. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. The only saving grace was that it is a high school business office, so they are used to children in some fashion.
On the way home, I called his school to get an update. Yes, the fire is now out and the children can come to school....but, oh by the way, we've had two cases of scabies! What on earth are scabies...sounds like something from WW11. Well, I found out it's not fun. Itching and scratching all night, clean everything, wash the bedsheets every morning....so, even though he can go back we're staying home. I don't need scabies for Christmas!
So, I'm home with two kids now. Jake's cousin Kyle also goes to the same school. I'm cleaning, they're pulling out every toy in the house. Oh yeah, this will be a fun day!
I decided to go to today's client, pick up the work I can finish at home and then wait until the fire department sounds the all clear. Jake was in rare form at my client's office. For two months now, every time we go somewhere...his aunt's, school, my mother's house...he tells me "I will be shy!!" and proceeds to hide next to my leg for the first five minutes. Now, Jake is nowhere near shy usually, so it's been amusing to watch this appearance of shyness. Well, today, there was no sign of the shy boy. He was full of spunk and silliness, running across their offices, dancing, pounding on the hollow floor (these offices are in portables) and generally being an exuberant three year old. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. The only saving grace was that it is a high school business office, so they are used to children in some fashion.
On the way home, I called his school to get an update. Yes, the fire is now out and the children can come to school....but, oh by the way, we've had two cases of scabies! What on earth are scabies...sounds like something from WW11. Well, I found out it's not fun. Itching and scratching all night, clean everything, wash the bedsheets every morning....so, even though he can go back we're staying home. I don't need scabies for Christmas!
So, I'm home with two kids now. Jake's cousin Kyle also goes to the same school. I'm cleaning, they're pulling out every toy in the house. Oh yeah, this will be a fun day!
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