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Sunday, December 18, 2005
You’ve got to love boys. The curiosity that drives them to better their lives and to add spice for their parents. Take for example, Joshua and his space heater.
We got each child their own heater as the weather has made their rooms very cold in the evening when they sleep and the folks at PG&E has made our natural gas very expensive. So I purchased the heater to keep their two rooms warm while the rest of the house freezes through the night. They’ve worked wonderfully and our utility bill has been pretty decent for this time of year.
Last night when I put Joshua down, I turned on his heater. As I was about to pray, Liz asked what the horrible smell in his room was. I didn’t smell anything but the lights quickly revealed smoke rising from Joshua’s heater. Liz turned it off and upon a quick glance, she found the source of the smoke. Crayons on top of the heater. Yup, they melted on down the heater and dripped onto the carpet. Joy. So needless to say, Joshua slept without a heater last night and by 4:00 a.m. plopped himself into our warm bed due to his cold one evicting him out from it.
Today I took it apart and got off the wax. While doing so, I just had to chuckle and think, “Boys.” Notice Katelyn had no interest of “testing” out her heater and even told Joshua last night that it wasn’t ‘smart’ to do what he did. hehehe. Boys.
Originally posted on The Dad’s Group
December 19th, 2005 at 10:47
Boys can be trouble makers indeed. I’ve got two little guys: 3 1/2 & almost 2 year old. They get into trouble every chance they can. I’ve been thinking of getting space heaters as well, before last month. A friend & coworkers 3 year old son started a fire in his room with a lighter that he shouldn’t have gotten a hold of. Sadly, this tragedy ended his life as he died from smoke inhalation. He was suppose to be taking a nap, but as I’m sure you’re aware, toddlers can be a handful. Especially after reading your fortunately more harmless experience, I’ve changed my perspective on space heaters. I’ll stick with my higher gas bill, although in Southern California it isn’t as much of a problem.
Be safe, and hug your kids, and test out those smoke detectors in your childrens rooms.
And Merry Christmas.
December 19th, 2005 at 17:48
Wow, what a sad and unfortunate sorry. My heart goes out to that boys parents. How hard that must be.
Yes, safety was a top priority and I spend hours reading and reviewing. This is a very safe heater and nothing did catch on fire…just melted.
When I was cleaning it, I noticed that when I tipped it, the heater immediately turned off. Nice feature. It also is well protected from curious fingers. Over all, I’d say this is a very safe heater but I hear what you’re saying. Your advice is good and welcomed. Thank you.
You have a Merry Christmas, too, TOS!