Worst Mother of the Year

So tonight, I did...the most stupid I have ever done...and I've done STUPID. We were returning home from taking Chris and his co-workers dinner. They are working late switching the network blah blah lots of hours of work. Chris had loaded up Ava and we waved goodbye and she and I headed home. When I pulled into the driveway and turned off the car, Ava said "KEYS PLEASE", and laughed...so I handed her my keys, stepped out of my door, and without even a thought, locked my door. I then walked to her door to open it, and it was LOCKED. Chris had locked the door after putting Ava in her car seat. And there she sat, shaking the keys. I was horrified. I ran inside (thankfully I hadn't locked the house) and grabbed the phone...to find it was DEAD! Chrissy and her hubby saved my life tonight. They let me use their phone then came over with me to entertain Ava. I called a locksmith--who never showed. After waiting the given 20 minutes (which, HELLO MY KID IS LOCKED IN THE CAR...AND IT'S SUMMER) I called the police. Two sets came to my home and rescued Ava from the very hot car. Even though the sun had set, and prior to turning off the engine, we'd been blasting AC, the car was still VERY hot, and little Ava was all red after almost 40 minutes of being in the car. She was a real champ. She only cried a little, and kept up her spirits, while comforting her baby doll. She was calm and courageous. I am proud of her. She came in and we gave her a bath...and hopefully she will have no lasting effects from this nightmare. Please pass the horrible mention award this way...