Hi all! Just a quick diddy about Fireplace dangers too! I have a 3 sided fireplace (yes, it IS blonde proof - but not ferret proof). All of my kids know about the fireplace. They realize it is a HOT place to go - and it is generally not a great idea to go there EVER. For the most part, they are smart about it. Of course, there is ALWAYS one exception to the rule, and generally that exception is Artemus (my beautiful smashingly retarded albino boy). He is the exception to EVERY rule in this house, lol. I never really worried about the kids and the fireplace until the other day when we had lit the fire, and turned to grab some wood to toss in on top of the already lit fire. Artemus, saw that the "chain fence" was open, and decided he would go investigate what all the "pretty colors" were. He climbed to the top of the sofa - and literally made a 'HUGE LEAP' towards the open grate. After a nanosecond of "pooing" in my pants, I actually turned just in time to "snatch" his furry little butt right out of the air. Had I not been right there, at that second, we would have had a french fried Arte. God works in mysterious ways - and thankfully he placed me right where I needed to be - so that Artemus is still with us today. We no longer EVER light the fireplace, add wood, whatever - whenever Arte is out and about. You know - you would THINK that if it is "hot" - it SHOULD be an indicator that he should NOT dive for it. But again, we're talking about Artemus here. Need I say more? Other than: Thank you God, for letting me catch him, before he got seriously hurt. My husband has also installed a "outter" cast iron grate to put in front of the fireplace, that he couldn't not dive, sneak, slink, or smoosh himself under. We'll see if he tries to get past that one....... Kim and Her Army of Idiots...+ a almost seriously toasted Artemus!! Lord, help me to be grateful for what I have, and not greedy for what I want..... [Posted in FML 5581]