Safe Place to Call Home

What seriously became of these 4am fire drills? Anthony and I sat on the stairs in the main lobby of our apartment this early morning talking about fire men. He thought it was pretty cool that for one he was up, and two that real police officers and fire men were talking to him. I told him to take notes since he will "become" a fire man for Halloween. He said "yup, mommy I will" I repeated myself about 15 times saying "you know your going back to bed when this is all done" his reply "nooooo no bed no" Mommy replied "there are no choices in this discussion, you will go back to bed you have school soon". After about a good 20 Min's of a wonderful early morning learning experience I put Tony back in his bed. I too crawled back, loving my bed more than ever, and having the gratitude that I would get at least 2 more hours of sleep. I heard a few times "MOMMY!!" come from the other room, with a quick reply back to him "GO TO SLEEP!!" not another peep was made.
I can't be upset for the fire drill...if it was an actual drill..none the less it still took place. I am grateful for the men and women who come and reassure the minds of parents and individuals that our home is still a safe place.