And the day was going SO good

*sigh* I give up. My life can't possibly be drama free.
Yesterday I went to Office Max to get our new chore charts printed and laminated. These charts were the kids idea and they LOVE them. They love the fact I didn't make kid charts, they look like big kid charts with no pictures. They have me read them right now but I hope Adella will be able to read hers in a month or two. At least be able to sound out the words. She is getting much better at that as we work with her. ANYWAY, we get all our chores done last night. The kids sweep and wash dishes, vacuum and clean their room. Not completely but really to the best of their ability at their age. So, I am thinking "wow, what a perfect day." Then Adella starts to have her melt down where she tests who is in charge in the house. She lost. She was sent to her room and unable to go over to Aunt Merry's house to help take care of Angel. So, she was mad but Jer had her calmed down. THEN the drama began. I get this phone call from Jer.
Me: "Hi. Whatcha need?"
Jer: "We are being kicked out. There is a fire in the apartment building."
Me: "Where?"
Jer: "In the apartment"
Me: "OUR APARTMENT?"
Jer: "Yes, our apartment. Fire department is on their way. Rick told us to get out. Johnny is going nuts" (mind you, took Johnny, no birds)
Me: "Actually in our apartment or our building."
Jer: "Our building, how many times do I have to repeat myself."
Me: "Oh, well, okay. I am preparing to leave Aunt Merry's anyway."
Jer: "Good, see you in a few."

Now, my mind races the whole way back. Did I turn off the stove? How is my cross-stitch? (dumb I know but think Christmas being only 3 months away!) Where exactly is the fire? What about water damage?
Turns out it was OUR water heater smouldering in the basement. Great eh? So we are without hot water until Rick comes today and gives us a new one. *sigh* Why couldn't I just have ONE perfect day?
*pictures of cleaning kids will be up shortly*