Saturday morning after my long, long run the boys had soccer. It was a beautiful sunny day and they had a great time playing. Afterwards Dad left to play ball and we decided to eat our lunch at a nice park nearby before heading home.
We enjoyed our lunch at the picnic table and watched some kids swimming in the lake. The boys thought that would be fun so they grabbed the keys and headed up to the van in the parking lot to change back into regular clothes.
Jaxon came back first and left the keys for Taye in the van. Taye though Jaxon had the keys so he just pressed the lock all doors button and then hopped out. Lock Out!!! We borrowed some one's cell to leave a message for Dad who was busy balling and then enjoyed picking flowers and getting wet at the lake. Jax is one fearless cookie!
We headed back to the van when we thought Dad would be close to finishing up with ball but he was having a banner day and playing late. Arrrghhh.... we waited for over an hour in the parking lot. We paced, we sat, we tried to squeeze Jaxon through the sun roof that was just open a few inches. And finally we just sat dejectedly leaning against the van - waiting. I should say they were all very patient. Including Scotia who had a dirty diaper - which I removed and wiped with a leftover lunch napkin and then she just went diaperless under her shorts.
By the time Dad arrived the boys were asking if this was what it felt like to be homeless. We've never been so glad to see Dad and get back into our van.
How frustrating!!! Sounds like you weathered it well, though. My hubby's car came w/a plastic key that is cut out of a credit card, so he always has a spare in his wallet. (When he's not using it it folds back in so it's just like a credit card again. Not really sure how to explain.) Too bad they don't give those with ALL cars, eh?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the weather was good an that you all are ok. Bummer!
ReplyDeleteYou make me laugh!!!
ReplyDeleteI hear it's a good idea to give someone a spare.
That is horrible! So glad the kids did so well.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do have a spare key in our house and we do have emergency road side service. I'd have used one or the other if Tyrone wasn't just a b-ball game away from coming to get us.
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