Home Security Lessons I Learned As a New Mom
The Boy Scout Motto of, "Be Prepared" would have come in handy, if I had applied it as a new mom.
Three weeks after the birth of my first child, I had arranged to go into work to discuss my new work schedule and show off the new little cutie-pie.
I packed a bottle, diapers, change of clothes and put my baby in her car seat.
Baby carried in one hand, and the big old diaper bag in the other I confidently left my home, ready to conquer the world...
That is until I realized it was my cell phone in my pocket and all my keys were safely locked inside my house.
Ohhh, did my heart stop at that moment.
How could I be so prepared for every possible baby eventuality, but to unprepared for life basics, like having keys? Doubly unfortunately for me, I had not followed home security expert advice and given two extra sets of keys to close family or trusted neighbors.
So, I was stuck hanging out in the lobby of my condo for 4 hours, until my husband could come home at lunch to let me back in.
I was so defeated.
I realized that I had allowed the enormity of trying to get prepared for leaving the house with a newborn baby, while looking like a presentable adult to cloud my brain function.
I was so overwhelmed that I didn't remember to run the more basic checklist of "purse, cell phone, keys" before running out of the front door.
Two Valuable Lessons I Learned While Locked Out with a Three Week Old Baby: 1) Home Security Experts are right.
Having two sets of keys left with trusted neighbors or close family makes a lot of sense.
They can let you in when you go brain dead, and they can check on your home when you aren't around, if necessary.
Be Prepared, like the Boy Scouts, and you will not be stuck like I was.
2) Slow down.
If you are running around so busy and stressed that you can't remember your keys, you probably need to slow down and take a deep breath.
Now before I leave my house I always make sure I locate my keys before I close the door.
Just a quick couple seconds ensures that I'm not stranded.
Slowing down is the first important step in maintaining a mindset of security as you go about your daily life.
Making small adjustments to your behavior can pay big dividends in terms of increased security for yourself and your family.
Three weeks after the birth of my first child, I had arranged to go into work to discuss my new work schedule and show off the new little cutie-pie.
I packed a bottle, diapers, change of clothes and put my baby in her car seat.
Baby carried in one hand, and the big old diaper bag in the other I confidently left my home, ready to conquer the world...
That is until I realized it was my cell phone in my pocket and all my keys were safely locked inside my house.
Ohhh, did my heart stop at that moment.
How could I be so prepared for every possible baby eventuality, but to unprepared for life basics, like having keys? Doubly unfortunately for me, I had not followed home security expert advice and given two extra sets of keys to close family or trusted neighbors.
So, I was stuck hanging out in the lobby of my condo for 4 hours, until my husband could come home at lunch to let me back in.
I was so defeated.
I realized that I had allowed the enormity of trying to get prepared for leaving the house with a newborn baby, while looking like a presentable adult to cloud my brain function.
I was so overwhelmed that I didn't remember to run the more basic checklist of "purse, cell phone, keys" before running out of the front door.
Two Valuable Lessons I Learned While Locked Out with a Three Week Old Baby: 1) Home Security Experts are right.
Having two sets of keys left with trusted neighbors or close family makes a lot of sense.
They can let you in when you go brain dead, and they can check on your home when you aren't around, if necessary.
Be Prepared, like the Boy Scouts, and you will not be stuck like I was.
2) Slow down.
If you are running around so busy and stressed that you can't remember your keys, you probably need to slow down and take a deep breath.
Now before I leave my house I always make sure I locate my keys before I close the door.
Just a quick couple seconds ensures that I'm not stranded.
Slowing down is the first important step in maintaining a mindset of security as you go about your daily life.
Making small adjustments to your behavior can pay big dividends in terms of increased security for yourself and your family.
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