We were on our way to a fun family night. We got some smoothies for dinner (FREE with super sweet coupons) and were going to a water park so Brent and Jacob could cool off (it was 102 today) and all seemed well until...
... we heard some really loud tires screaching and then we totally got rear ended. We were stopped at a light and a lady - on a stupid cell phone - totally rammed us causing us to ram the truck in front of us and we were sandwiched. My smoothie I was holding went all over the place and down my leg and puddled in my sandals. Jacob started screaming and Daniel threw up all down the front of himself and it got between the buckles of his seat. I immediately ran out and got Jacob out of his seat and held him. Brent got out and started talking to a witness, the cops got there in what seamed like a super fast minute. The lady was all apologizing and saying she was lost (as if that is a good excuse), I told her she should have pulled over and figured it out. I started shaking and sat down. Daniel was just staring straight ahead and surprisingly not crying. A firetruck came in a few minutes and they had to physically separate my car from the truck in front, we were totally stuck together, it was crazy. No one was seriously hurt so they eventually stopped traffic in the lane next to us and we all pulled into a nearby parking lot. Good thing my car still ran because the babies were in the car and it was 100 degrees out and we needed the AC to keep them cool. After a long while we were able to go and with Brent already feeling achy we decided to go home and rest and to feed the kids dinner. So much for our super-fun water park adventure.
Now, I have to get my car fixed and the inconvenience of having to replace the boys' carseats and seek medical treatment (Brent and I will need chiropractic care), all of which we will pay for and then have to wait to be reimbursed later. Did I need all this now? I think not. But, I'll try to stay positive; because, if I don't, the evil depression bug will bite me. I'm not getting enough sleep at night to handle all of this well.
3 comments:
I am so sorry !!! That sounds horrible. I hope you guys will be ok. That is the pits! Hopefully the ladies insurance will take care of you!
Sorry to hear about the accident. I hope you and Brent feel better and the lady takes care of all the bills. It makes me feel good about the hands free driving law that we have in California. Did you know about that? No one can drive holding a cell phone, they have to have a earpeice.
Things have been crazy for us too. As if it is not enough having three kids, we have been compeletely remodeling our kitchen for the past week. We have been living out of our car and in and out of grandparents house. It is hard. It is hard to feel welcome when you have three young kids...
Your baby is so adorable. I am sorry that he has to wear a cast and I want this whole thing to be over too. He sure looks like a trooper to me. Can't wait to meet him someday. Good luck with everything and hang in there.
I am so sorry! I hope that all works out for you! I am just glad that everyone is ok!
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