Auto accident

Okay so Matt was headed out to go play cards w/ Tommy in Columbus, so I thought the girls and I might run to Target @ Southport and then run by Nanni's house to see her new bedroom furniture. But, and it's a huge but - on the way to Southport we ran into a huge hold up...

We were on St. Rd. 44 headed SW when - thank goodness I wasn't speeding, I saw a a red truck who rocked like he was going to pull out but then didn't. I thought for sure he had to see me, but unfortunately he didn't and pulled out crossing my lane of traffic. I hit the horn, the brake and swerved all at the same time. I almost missed him, but luckily we didn't hit him head on, it makes me sick to think what might have happened if we had. The left front of my car was damaged, I called 911 to report the accident and called Matt & my dad - everyone arrived about the same time.

When the police officer got to my window Grace was in the backseat interrupting so much I could barely talk - especially being so shaken up. I finally had to tell the officer that she wasn't going to be quiet until she got to ask her question, Grace needed to know "is he a NICE police officer???" Not sure why this was such an urgent question, but I guess that is four year old logic. He politely responded, "I think so, but not everyone I've dealt with would say that." I thought that was a petty good response.

After filling out all of the paperwork I drove my car back to Nanni's house w/ Poppy following me - Matt offered to come home, but I said he could go back and enjoy playing cards. I didn't think my car drove quite right but the police officer said it was okay so I drove on. Matt drove my car later and said it was NOT drivable. Guess I was right. I was a little proud of my driving skills, both Matt and Dad went on and on saying what a good job I did avoiding the accident. I know it still occurred but it could have been so much worse, and I managed to avoid hitting the electric pole too.

I feel so grateful knowing what could have happened - looking in the backseat after the accident and seeing both girls shaken up but okay was all that mattered.