LOCKED OUT!!!

Before I took Kate to yet another Halloween party, I wanted to get some good pictures of her in her costume.  We took a few with Jack out back and then Kate and I walked to the front of the house for some by our other pumpkins and mum.   Luke was playing inside having just woken up from his nap.  Kurt went through the house and out of habit, locked the back door.  He then came out the front door and before he realized what he was doing he pulled the front door shut.  I ran to the back knowing I didn't have keys, only to find the door locked and Luke inside.  We had no keys, no phone and $30 in cash.  I cried a little bit in panic and then we went on a mission to find someone to help.  Thankfully our neighbors came with cell phones and let us make calls and send texts.  Luke was fine the first 10-15 minutes and then he started crying.  Thankfully we could see him and knew he was safe, just lonely and confused as to why we couldn't come get him.  We tried a few locksmith but no one could come quickly.  While we worked to track down our extra key from a friend, we also called 9-1-1.  They sent the fire department.  Fire department confirmed, it is not easy to break into our house.  Windows were locked  and there is no roof access so basically we had the option of breaking a window or waiting.  Since we knew the extra key was in route, the fire department stayed while we waited but given we could see him and he was safe, our best option was to wait.  At least 45 minutes later we were reunited with Luke.  His tear stained face quickly flashed a smile.  Firemen said I held up pretty well saying often the moms cry more than the kids.  Needless to say, we will be passing out more copies of our key to friends, just in case.  Knowing I was not going to leave Luke, Kurt took Kate to the Halloween party for a little while.  Both kids are napping now and I feel completely worn out from this minor trauma. 

Kurt took this picture before we got locked out- when we were taking pictures of Kate with the Jack O Lantern.  This is Luke's favorite spot these days- perched on the back step watching the action outside.  Thankfully he'll never remember the day he sat there reaching for me through the glass for 45 minutes.

Is Halloween over yet?