Comments on: The worst day of her life. Let’s blame the cats.

By: MzEllen

MzEllen — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:14:53 +0000

I can relate…a few weeks ago I had swine flu and ran out of food, so decided to drive 3 blocks to McD’s for enough coffee, salads and snack wraps to get me through a day.

The dog was on his leash so he’d go along. I put my purse on the car seat and turned around to unhook the leash from the tie-out, the dog jumped in the car, the leash caught on the door and pulled it shut and I heard the “Click”.

My keys, my purse and my dog were all locked in the car. Thankfully I had forgotten my cell phone and (thankfully I think) my son had forgotten to lock the front window of the house…so it all worked out, but for 45 minutes Toby was wiping puppy snot on the inside of my car windows.

By: Kelly K.

Kelly K. — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:59:08 +0000

Oh My Goodness…I had my hands covering my mouth the whole time I was reading this!! I was on the edge of my seat! She amazes me at how funny/smart she is, but what a scarey thing for a 7 year old. And I cannot even imagine the terror going through your mind when you heard her voice on the other end of the phone. I’m so glad all is well…but WOW! LOL. And BTW…Ted and I sleep with a fan on to block the noise too. It’s the only way we can sleep with teenagers staying up late, etc. We’re old too .

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:08:18 +0000

Poor little thing. I can understand that kind of thinking though: risk the cat or brave the freezing cold outside? I’m sure she’ll just stay out of their room from now on.

By: michaelsownmom

michaelsownmom — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:00:05 +0000

Poor Grace! That is a funny story and brought back a memory of getting locked out of a house where I was house sitting. I too was in my pajamas. She is a very smart girl and will be a great memory for her.

By: judy

judy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:26:14 +0000

Poor Grace!

In our family, this would be the type of story filed under “Remember this. Your therapist will find it interesting some day.”

By: Vivian

Vivian — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:44:07 +0000

great story! that could be in a book…hint!

By: Paige

Paige — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:44:02 +0000

Holy snow! That is smart, having checked her options a solution was found.
Wonder if Santa will bring walkie talkies?

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:25:12 +0000

I love this story, and your re-telling of it is brilliant.

Unfortunately, almost the same thing happened to me when I was young. Except I was in only my underwear (I have no idea why) and my mom wasn’t home at all. My sister and I went next door and called her. I’ll have to ask her what she remembers about the story. All I remember is being mortified that I was running around the house in my undies and the neighbor girl, who I loathed, found out.

By: MissKris

MissKris — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:57:21 +0000

Grace is 4 years older than Dylan but once he reached door knob-height we installed a chain lock high up the door he’ll have to be 16 to reach, ha! Once he could open a door at age 2 he’d be out of here faster than you could say boo. With Cooper’s adventurous spirit he’s also, at 20 months, jiggling the door knob around all the time too. Our street isn’t necessarily busy by any means but even so…I’d die if one of them got injured or killed on my watch! But good for Grace…very savvy little lady!

By: Esther

Esther — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:50:50 +0000

Panic time! “Worst day of her entire life…” posting just after Grandma comes to stay with her…….scared me there for a minute! But, at least I am not barefoot, outside, in freezing cold weather.

Nice neighbor man needs a plate of cookies!

And kudos to Grace for knowing her home phone number and having enough calmness to call home. Glad all is well.