Friday's Adventure

What an afternoon we had! Aunt Sarah and I went to lunch at the cheese shop - cousin Glynn also joined us, and after we dropped Glynn off at her house, we went to the UPS store, near Tulane's campus. I had to mail a package, and thinking I would be quick, which it was probably 5-7 minutes, I left the car running, most importantly the AC going, so Aunt Sarah and Lilly would be cool.

So it's a little after 1, and Lilly is nearing feeding time. But the trip to the UPS store is a detour, and we should be able to make it back to the house before Lilly has a hungry meltdown. So once I pay for the package and receive the tracking number, I head back to the car. I turn the key, to restart the engine, but no go. Lights come on the dashboard, I see the oil lamp, some red lights, some green lights, and a orange tool wrench and battery. So I try again. No go. And it's now getting hot in the car. And Lilly has started to cry. And the car is making no noise and no attempt to start. The engine is dead. And its hot. Sarah said Lilly has started to sweat, so after one more failed try, I get her out of the car seat and we head back to the UPS store, now with diaper bag, baby, and Sarah. But at least there's the AC.

Lilly's making the attacking/hunger sounds. She's rooting and going for the boobs. So thank goodness for the travel formula bottles. Pour into one of her bottles and she's good to eat (not part of the recall - so phew on that). She takes to the formula and is good. The UPS store's AC is really helping her, and she cools off.

We then call the dealership. They give me the number for a towing company. We call Uncle Clifford and he comes to get us. I leave the key under the floor mat and we take the car seat and base out of my car and put it into Clifford's. Lilly's doing great, still eating, and calm. She's not crying. She's content. I think she enjoyed being held - and no complaints there, if she's letting me problem solve and being a good girl, then will hold her until the cows come home. Or in this case Uncle Clifford or the tow truck.

So now the Jetta is in the shop - it won't be looked at until Monday, so I hope it's ok and doesn't need too much work.

She's been regular too - had her poops. Had her tummy time. Getting her head held high. Gone through one outfit and into another. Holding her hands together, interlacing her fingers. Cooing and smiling, especially after she pooped. All in all, a good Friday!