Well, it happened. The day I never thought would happen. At 10:52 am this morning I locked my kid in the car. After buckling Caden into his carseat and shutting his door, I placed my hand on the door handle fully expecting it to open like it always does but it didn't budge. Searching my diaper bag for my keys was pointless because I could see them inside the car on the my seat. After attempting to open all the other doors, including the trunk, I called 911. The 911 operator told me the more relaxed I stayed the better it would be for my 19 month old. Umm...I just locked my baby in the car! I was ready to bust the window open with my diaper bag if needed to get him out. But instead I said a quick prayer and begin to play peek-a-boo with him. Thank goodness for that sweet 911 operator reassuring me I was not a bad parent and that if I was ever going to lock my child in the car the weather today was ideal for such a dilemma. With the fire department in route to my location the call … [Read more...]