First of all, it was the first day of school! Here are the kids with their new backpacks, etc . . .we went yesterday to meet their new teachers and so far I really like them! Mrs. Elder for Cynthia in 1st grade, and Mrs. Snodgrass for Marcus in 3rd. Terrace Heights Elementary has been an amazing school for my kids.
Lillian got to spend most of the school day playing with her friend Cadence (thanks Robin!), so she wouldn't be lonely on the first day Marcus and Cynthia were gone. It was WONDERFUL to run a bunch of errands and go grocery shopping without any kids.
So- to the crazy story. Since it was the first day of school, the kids wanted me to pick them up instead of them riding the bus (which they will do every day starting tomorrow). After finding a parking spot, I quickly hopped out of the van, leaving it running to wave the kids over (who were waiting at the pick up site at the school). Usually they, and the teacher see me and just run over (the parking is RIGHT by the pick up point)- that is why I leave the van running and don't bother to get Lillian out. Anyway, with our newer van, the locks automatically lock when you drive, then the driver's side unlocks when you pull the handle to open the door. Well, I accidentally leaned on the door with my elbow (you know, being pregnant and all) and bumped the driver's door lock down without realizing it, then shut the door so I could fit between my car and the next one. Woops!! I quickly realized as the door was swinging shut that my door was locked- and now all the locks in the van are down. Ahhhh- Lillian is still inside, and the van is still running! After trying to pry some windows open (no luck), calling Jon with a borrowed cell phone (no luck- he was out at some camp by Boulder Cave doing a service project with the Residency- more about that later), and even getting the sherriff which was by the school (no luck- they don't carry equipment to break into cars anymore) I knew a quick fix wasn't possible. Thank goodness for some nice parents who made sure we were OK and lent a cell phone to call AAA to send a locksmith- - but I still had to wait about 45 minutes for the locksmith to come. Poor Lillian, she was so upset- being strapped into her car seat- luckily she had a busy day and fell asleep after about 10 minutes. Lucky for us too, the car with running with the air conditioning ON, so she wasn't going to get overheated either. Jeesh- I still feel stupid for something like this happening. I want to Hide-a-key under the van, like we used to- - but keys for these newer vans are like $100!! The teacher at the pick up point and several parents won't be forgetting who I am- - the crazy pregnant lady who locked her kid in the car. How embarrassing.
The other story has to do with Jon at his "Day of Caring". Every year the residents do a service project at a camp by Boulder cave. Today they were demolishing a derelict building. The person in charge had Jon go on the roof to start dismantling, but made the mistake of having people INSIDE the building knocking out walls at the same time. Well, a couple of walls that shouldn't have been taken out while someone is on the roof were destroyed, and down came the whole structure injuring the four or so people inside and Jon got a nice ride on the roof to the ground. Luckily, it fell sideways so he just had to "ride it out"- and only ended up with a large tear in his jeans and a scratch. The people inside weren't so lucky- some sprained or broken wrists/ankles/legs, lots of bruises and bad scratches- - thank goodness nothing really serious or life threatening. They did have to send several to the hospital though! Nuts. I am so glad Jon is fine, though he is feeling pretty tired after all the physical labor from earlier in the day (Jon is pretty intense with a pick axe!) and the excitement of the fall.
What a day. I am proud of myself for keeping everyone on our new routine so homework, reading, and bedtime happen when they are supposed to. The kids are still adjusting - - but I think things will go well! Just for my own records- this is our new schedule:
Morning:
7:20-7:30
wake up
get dressed
eat breakfast
brush teeth
say prayers
7:50 get backpack and go to bus (7:58 when bus comes)
Afternoon:
4:03 bus comes and walk to our house
snack or treat and free time or TV time for a few minutes (not outside)
4:30 start homework and reading for school
Marcus- practice piano 10 minutes
AFTER finished with homework and music, can play until dinner
(if at friends house for a playdate, or for other activities- do homework directly after dinner instead of free time)
6:00 Dinner and do dishes
(Wednesday- dinner at 5:15)
Evening activities- Monday Family Home evening, Wednesday cub scouts 6pm
if no evening activities- can play until 7:30
7:30 last chance to have a snack or dessert
read scriptures same time and say family prayer
pajamas and brush teeth
Whatever time is left until 8:00 can look at books/ do for fun reading
8:00 lights out
2 comments:
Wow, what a day! I would be bawling hysterically if I was pregnant and locked one of my kids in the car. Good job on keeping it together:) I'm glad that Jon is okay, scarey, so much for service:) Is your 2nd year any better than last year? Ours is so much nicer, I love it. Hope everything is going well.
OMGoodness Becky, what a day you had & so embarrassing! I am SO feeling for you! Did I ever tell you about the time i locked my boys in the car at the gas station? I also had to call a locksmith. Our car has a door lock in addition to the electronic key. So we made copies of the door lock for a keyhider. the only thing is, the panic horn will go off as soon as you unlock the door, so better find that electronic key quick!
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