I think back to one specific day in High School when I was riding down the road with a good friend Chelsa and came across a little boy maybe about the about the age 2 sitting on the curb of the street when I told my friend Chelsa to pull over that he was going to get hit by a car if he took one more step at the wrong time. I got out of the car, went over sat next to him so he would not be scared of me and kindly asked him what he was doing, he was looking down at his hands playing with something. I was not sure what he had in his hand until I asked him if he could show me where he lived. I could no believe this little boy who i’m sure had no idea what I was saying and who could not talk back or at least what I could understand. But when I took his hand I relized that he was sitting down playing with a dead bird. “gross right” He took me to his yard, I knocked on the door and when the mom answered she looked at me like “what are you doing with my son?” I told her the he was on the side of the road 3 or 4 houses down and I did not want him to get hit by a car. She had no idea that he was even out of the house or how he got out. I just looked at her and said have a good day, she shut the door in my face ” how rude right” I just went back to the car in amazement and I remember telling Chelsa how do you not know when your child was missing?
Anyway the first time he got out I thank God I was keeping a close eye on him because he just took of running, I did not even know he could open a door at that time. Then came the door locks, I never shut the door without those locks on the door. But, what if I find myself in this situation where my child is locked inside by mistake and I have no idea where the keys are, what would I do then? Maybe I could look for options like flatratelocknkey-atlanta.com or similar ones to find a professional locksmith so that they can arrive quickly and open the door. Trust me guys, in situations this critical, you do not have any time to spare. You never know what the mischievous kids can do, when on their own. Thus, rushing to the nearest local locksmith to get the door open remains the best solution, so that what you thought of as a safety precaution doesn’t end up harming your kid.
Hi Erica!!!
I'm visiting you back! 😉 I just read your story… how scary!!!! Something similar happened to me as well with one of my sons… I also don't know what I would do without any of my babies♥
So nice to meet you!
🙂
Luisa
Very scary! My son is not yet two and he's given me many heart-stopping moments already. How true that it only takes a second for something to happen–even when we do our best to keep our eyes and ears tuned on our minis.
So scary, I feel for you, my son ran out of a dept store and he was so fast I almost didn't catch him. Traumatizing, I know. Glad he is safe and hopefully he will learn from it.
My friend's son is the same way. The first time he escaped she was in the shower and although the many locks were locked, including the ones up high out of his reach, he was able to move a chair and unlock them. He was found a few yards down. I remember her calling me that day to tell me what happen and that poor girl was in a panic.
Oh my he does sound like an handful but I'm sure you wouldn't have him any other way and never fear I'm sure you will always be a good mom ^_^
Furita
Thanks for visiting ~followed back~
Hi Erica!
Thank-you for visiting my blog and leaving a nice comment!
I am now following you too.
So glad we found each other on "Mom's Monday Mingle!".
So happy that your little boy was okay.
I am a Grandma now…but I remember going through the same fears as a young Mother. It really overwhelmed me with anxiety at times.
I love my children so much and still worry now…even though they are all grown and most of them parents themselves!
Take Care!
Lisa
lisastuf.blogspot.com
I can relate. My oldest was an escape artist, too, and terrified me more than once. We even had to do a "Code Adam" at Lowe's when he was three because he bolted on us and disappeared. Thank goodness he outgrew that. Hang in there!
Ah, scary indeed!! You need the licks we got from Home Depot!!! Work wonders!!!
http://m.homedepot.com/s/Flip%20locks/
I meant locks:)
Oh my GOSH, my heart was racing w/anxiety reading it and I could totally feel your relief when you had him in your arms.
Their safety is so important and sometimes they just don't have a clue.
so scary! glad he is ok!!!
What a scary story and a true testimony of how important it is not to judge other moms.
SO scary! But this happens to all of us! My first son walked at 8 months we had locks like you and he would run any chance he got. It insane how fast they are.