Under Lock & Key

It's official... I have had my first super scary moment as a mother.  Charlotte and I were having a fantastic morning, and were about to head out for our weekly playgroup at Willow Bend.  Due to her nap schedule, I usually feel rushed getting out of the house, but she woke up early today, and we were actually leaving early!  I felt so proud!  We walked out the door into the garage, I put the door up, started the car (putting her diaper bag and my phone into the passenger seat), and put her carseat in.  I closed both doors and walked around to my side of the car to jump in and head off to playgroup.  Small problem: my door was locked!!!  All of the doors were locked, my daughter is in the car (that was turned on THANK GOODNESS), and my phone is in the car. 

I am FREAKING OUT!  We don't have a house phone line, and I don't have a spare set of keys (long story...).  I run into the house looking for anything that might possibly open my car.  I unwind a wire hanger, shove it in between the window and the door (I've seen too many movies).  I consider running to a neighbors house, but can't bring myself to leave my daughter in a running car alone.  I check to see if she is okay, and she is crying hysterically in her little seat.  I would be too if I heard lots of scratching and screaming outside the door. 

Just as I am about to break open a car window using a hammer, I remember that my car was broken into several months ago using a screwdriver.  I run over to Michael's tool box, select my screwdriver of choice, and run back to my door.  I had no idea what I was doing... I'm not at all experienced at breaking into vehicles.  I shove the screwdriver in, wiggle it around for a while, and hear the sweetest click imaginable!!!  The door unlocked!!!  I still can't believe it! 

I ran around to open Charlotte's door, and couldn't stop kissing her!  I realize the car was turned on, but it was still so scary!  We were a little late to playgroup today...

Sweet girl... home safe and sound!