Rescuing Elsie and being rewarded

Immediately upon arriving home from running an errand that included picking up Chick Fil A, we were introduced to our new neighbor that was in an absolute panic.  Her daughter, Elsie, who was barely 2 had shut the door on her mom locking herself inside the house.

We provided phones, reassurance and the boys attempted to entertain Elsie, which also helped relax her mom. We attempted to open the sealed windows, broke screens and helped her mom wait out the fire department.

Jackson and Connor helped give the fire department the 411 on what had happened before being asked to move out of the way.   The boys added that they were happy that they were there and confirmed their ability to help.  After they confirmed this, they told me that now Elsie could live happily ever after.

Jackson was so concerned for Elsie and excited at the same time that the fire truck was on our street.

The fire department gained entrance to the house and mom and daughter were reunited. The boys explained that the man who pried the door open was a gentlemen and had helping hands.

It was an exhilarating almost hour and we were happy to provide whatever help and reassurance we could.   There was definitely some relief on my part that any time that I had been locked out of our house, it was prior to the boys and I always got back in and didn't require help from the fire department...

The day after the "rescue,"we received a container full of cookies and a card expressing thanks.  The cookies were delicious and were eaten in a couple days despite the large amount of them.  Jackson and Connor are definitely ready for a play date with Elsie.