another damn tuesday.
this one was
especially fun ’cause we
survived an earthquake
&
a car accident.
(more on both later).
1.5 hours of sleep for daddy
and madeline was ready
to party.
we hung out together
on the couch until
awesome auntie deb woke
up and joined us.
suddenly it was time
for my second favorite
part about tuesdays…
parent’s group in the park
at the end of the 2.
we arrived a few minutes
late but still
found a spot on one
of the blankets in the shade.
everyone talking,
we felt the earth shake
and then move
back and forth
underneath us.
the wrought iron fence
shook and made
and awful sound.
nothing to worry about.
we were in pretty
safe spot,
sitting on our asses,
in the park,
under some pine trees.
none of us even
go hit by a pine cone.
the movement did
make me feel a little queasy.
this was the biggest earthquake
i’ve ever felt,
and this the first earthquake
madeline has experienced.
tons of fun,
until i started to worry
about our house.
nothing we can do
about it now,
so we continued to
hang out with
to the moms and kids.
lasted about an hour
before my worrying
got to me.
we have to go and
see just how many photos
fell off the walls.
said our goodbyes
and headed home.
nerve-wracking drive
in near silence.
made it home and walked through
the house,
checking each and every
room for damage.
nothing.
so awesome.
a huge sense of relief,
a stroke of good luck
from a situation
that could have been devastating.
i suppose i could
use this natural disaster to
explain the current state
of my house…
(a total mess)
spent a few hours
hanging out with awesome auntie deb
and madeline then drove
to the pasadena to
pick up a battery
for my light meter.
found what i needed
and we drove toward the
atwater village
on the 134.
then it happened.
i looked to my right
and saw a car coming
at us from the 2.
it jumped the median
hitting my car,
spinning us about 90 degrees
and knocking us into
the next lane.
somehow i avoided getting
hit by anyone else
on the freeway.
i made eye contact
with the woman,
and pulled over to the
shoulder.
she kept driving.
yeah.
she fucking fled the scene.
multiple cars on the
134 at the time,
yet
no one else stopped
to check on us.
no one stopped to act
as a witness.
not awesome.
sitting on the shoulder,
deb unbuckled her seat belt
and checked on madeline
without getting out
of the car.
she was smiling away.
she had no idea
what just happened.
(thankfully).
deb called 911.
they were too busy to
take our call
(earthquake calls were keeping them busy).
rather than sit on the
freeway and wait
for help while
risking another accident,
i drove to the next exit,
pulling over at a gas station.
got out of the car,
checked on madeline.
still okay.
then i looked at the damage.
fuck.
front end is not looking
so hot.
called 911 again.
this time deb got through.
they were on the way.
i sat there in disbelief.
madeline just sat and
smiled at me.
my car is sort of fucked
but really,
i don’t care.
all that matters is
that we are safe.
madeline didn’t make a sound
during or after the accident.
awesome auntie deb
was fine.
so was i.
just shaking a little bit,
thinking about what
could have been.
we waited for at least 20 mins
before anyone arrived.
first, three chp officers,
two of whom took our
statements
(for some reason no one asked madeline what happened).
the officer that talked
to me asked me why
i didn’t follow the lady
who hit us.
seriously?
um…’cause i had a baby
in the back seat
and ’cause i didn’t
think it would be a good
idea to chase
down a driver that
had already decided to
flee the scene of an accident.
no need to be a hero
in a situation like this.
then we heard
the sirens…some firemen arrived,
talking to us
and checking out madeline.
she smiled almost the entire time.
they said that
we were great,
but they did send out another
vehicle with two more
firemen to check
on madeline.
again, they said she
was fine.
best news i’ve had all day.
we drove home,
happy to be safe.
we sat on the couch
trying to not think
about what happened,
but made plans
to pick up a new
car seat for madeline
as soon as possible.
(i understand it’s necessary to replace them after an accident).
7:00pm arrived
and we headed to the
eagle rock for dinner
with laura.
shared with her
the story of what
happened.
she couldn’t believe it either.
we talked about lots
of other stuff,
taking my mind off
of my awful luck
for nearly 2 hours.
time to head home.
walked out to the car,
saw the damage,
and was reminded that,
yes, we did indeed
get in a hit-and-run
accident today.
sweet.
got home and spent the
evening hanging out with
awesome auntie deb and madeline,
listening to some not free-jazz.
enough though.
seriously.
i thought 2008 pt. 2 was
supposed to be better?
i guess today wasn’t
as bad as it could
have been.
and for that i’m
truly fucking thankful.
272 Comments
(i understand it’s necessary to replace them after an accident).
Yes that is absolutely true. If you knew that automatically, huge kudos. Most people do not realize it and it could put their kiddoes at a huge disadvantage. I was going to mention this about replacing the car seat until I saw that you had written it.
Get a photo of the robot sitting in the driver’s seat of the car and caption “friends don’t let robots drive their car.” or something like that.
Fuck tuesdays and fuck people who flee accident scenes!
Glad you all are ok!
So glad you, Maddy and Awesome Aunt Deb are ok.
And that the house (and robot) survived the shakes.
That sucks that the crazy driver didn’t stop… but karma is a b*tch, so I’m sure she’ll get hers.
Hope the rest of your week was uneventful and safe.
-jen in bangalore
Wow. What a day! I didn’t know you had to replace car seats after an accident. I hope I never have to. I can’t understand why people just flee the scene like that. So very irresponsible. I am really glad you and Madeline are alright.
God Bless.
Steph
Wow! SCARY DAY! I thought of you guys right away when I heard about the earthquake. Glad to hear all are alright despite the car wreck and earthquake. Liz, your guardian angel, was working overtime that day….
My gosh, what an eventful day! So glad you, Madeline, and awesome auntie Deb got through everything okay! Fucking thankful indeed!!!
Greetings from the east coast! Sorry to hear about the accident, but so relieved to hear that you, Madeline and Awesome Auntie Deb are fine. Not an awesome moment, but you are right… it could have been much worse. Madeline is getting so big and so darn cute!
a car accident AND an earthquake!
I’m glad your all okay. Madeline is so cute smiling through it all!
Matt, I know it’s shitty luck, but yes, you are lucky that it wasn’t worse. I’m so glad you all were okay! And sorry that this happened to you. I can’t believe that lady didn’t stop! Don’t give up on 2008 pt. 2!
And the pics of Madeline sitting and smiling when you were waiting for the police were adorable. She knows how to make everything better!
i heard about that earth quake, and immediately thought of you and madeline.. is that weird?
Whoa. Glad to see that you are totally safe and sound, and still going strong with that adorable child of yours.
A hit-and-run?!? Seriously. WTF?!?
That really sucks! I received my first (hopefully only) hit & run a month ago, totally share your disappointment. Anyway, that photo where Madeline is smiling up at you while you are sitting outside the car MELTED me. There’s already been a million songs written about that smile. My god she’s awesome.
Matt,
So glad you’re okay after a rough Tuesday. Too bad about the car, but you’re right: it’s more important that you all are safe.
Happy Thursday!
Liz
HOLA Mattt!!!
Glad you “survive” the earthquake and the car accident….what a Tuesday!
Hope everyhting is OK
Wishing you a good day
Besos y abrazos
Sol
Matt, so sorry to hear that, that sucks. How can someone just flee the scene? What might be even worse, how can no one stop and act as a witness?
I’ve been in a couple of accidents in the past month, a week apart. The first one was minor, not much to worry about; some guy tried to overtake a bus to my right, with a car already in front of me. The car in front of me slammed the brakes and didn’t hit that dumb guy, but I tried to do the same as I was right behind but my car isn’t that good with speeding and braking. Just bumped the car in front, the woman was really cool about it (she barely had damage).
The other one, I was in a friends car, only two of us; a huge trailer almost rammed us in completely. We’re both fine, but it was a miracle. Two people stopped to act as witnesses, so that was great.
The good thing is that you, Deb, and of course Madeline are perfect (phew!!); so glad it was nothing major and that she didn’t even realize something like that had gone on.
And seriously, don’t worry, 2nd part of 2008 is still gonna be awesome
Sending lots of positive thoughts your way!
Oh, Matt! I’m so sorry. But so glad that none of you were seriously hurt. Yes, replace the car seat immediately.
Earthquakes and hit and run car accidents, good grief. All right, that’s enough of this. The universe needs to start turning your Tuesday luck around.
I’m glad that everyone was alright…it sucks about the car tho.
Can’t you just have a normal “I was in an earthquake day?” No, you also have to get into an hit-and run for effect. hee hee!
I know how angry you can get from a hit-and-run. My husband, myself and my 70 year old mother-in-law were stopping for a draw bridge and a van load of assholes decided not to stop (or even use their damn brakes) and hit us in the rear at 50 mph according to a witness. It was hard enough to propel us 2 car lengths into another car – air bags and the full shit. By the time we got out of the car, I was so confused because there was no van, the fuckers had turned around (because the bridge was up) and left. Luckily for us, someone at the boatramp saw what happened, put his daughter in his car and followed the van for 7 miles while calling the police getting tag & description. We were able to sue his insurance, but he got off scott free – bastard!
Thank goodness you all are okay physically. You should still get checked out by a dr. I continue to have back/hip problems a year and a half later. It’s a good safeguard and will help you if you have to claim later.
Oh yea, love that you got a pic of the gas prices. Here in FL we are much lower – $3.91.
I think you need a nice uneventful Tuesday for a change, maybe next week.
Maybe that driver was The Louise.
Matt,
Glad to hear Madeline, yourself and Aunt Deb are fine. It really shakes (no pun intended) you up.
Madeline is getting so cute!
Take Care from NJ
Wow Matt, I really don’t know what to say. I’m happy to hear that you, Madeline and Deb are fine. I hope that the woman is caught, it’s awful that people feel they can do these things and then just leave as if nothing happened.
Hopefully something good will come out of this, I’m not sure what but you are certainly entitled to some good luck in this second half of 2008.
Take care,
Amy
On a more serious note, thank goodness you guys are ok. That is a real worry. Maybe you are sharing Abigail’s lucky star!!!
Madeline, you look after your Papa now, ok?? He needs a bit of counselling!
First?
Holy friggin’ cow Matt…SO glad you, Madeline, and Deb are OK. Will your insurance cover the damage?
WTH is wrong with people? I can’t believe that lady fled the scene. I hope she’s riddled with guilt. I guess it all happened to quick to get her plate number…
Are you going to get her the same carseat that she had? ‘Cause if you’re looking for recommendations…we love the Chicco Key Fit 30. It’s big and very “safe” feeling, if that makes sense.
Thank God that today wasn’t as bad as it could have been. Seriously though…Tuesdays really do suck. I hope yesterday was mucho mejor!
Hugs from THE GA.
So glad you and Madeline and Deb are ok after the accident. CHP wanted you to give chase? Wow I am amazed, perplexed and otherwise bumfuzzled! Personally, I think you did the right thing, but I live in Texas and only have to dodge tornadic winds, not earthquakes and deal with rednecks! Take care of yourself, get some sleep (you see, I never give up on that piece of advice), and keep on being thankful. Blessings to you.
First comment, first time I’ve EVER commented on here but I can’t stay silent anymore….try not to think about the lady too much Matt, karma will get her. that’s happened to me before and someone caught up with her miles down the road. you never know what might happen. You and Maddy are safe, that’s all that matters
Wow, Matt. What a day for you. Full of shit yet so many blessings. I am so very relieved that you are all okay! Tuesday is really getting a bad rap…
Here’s to a better Wednesday!
Glad to hear you are safe and well, both of you
Keep smiling Madeline
Cars can be fixed and car seats can be replaced. Those things that matter came out just fine and that’s ALL that matters. Curses on the bitch who hit you and then went on her merry way. How can people DO THAT????? My hope is that somebody got her license number and she’ll get caught.
Your photos of a smiling Madeline melt my heart. You’re the center of her world, her entire world. Keep on doing what you’re donig because it seems to be working.
Susan
Car crashes and earthquakes, oh my! And the CHP expecting you to give chase? Whoa. Glad you and Maddie and Deb are ok. Personally, I think you did exactly the right thing by getting off the highway, but I am just a granny from Texas! By all means get that car seat replaced…so happy it did what it was designed to do and thankful with you that there were no more consequences. Blessings to you all.
Wow, what an eventful day! I’m so glad to hear that you, Madeline and Deb were not injured in the car accident. I believe your guardian angel (Liz) was watching over all of you and protected you and will continue to do so.
Sharon
I love your perspective. Wouldn’t it be great if the woman who hit you reads your blog? Maybe not great, but, well, poetic justice of some sort.
My husband was in an accident where no witnesses stopped and it sucked because they couldn’t ticket the other lady. So when I witnessed an accident last week I stop to give my statement and was the only person that even stopped!! I couldn’t believe it. I guess it’s just society today not wanting to get involved with other people’s business. Kind of sad.
I really enjoy reading your blog it makes me both laugh and cry at times, but always smile at how adorable Madeline is and what a great father you are to her.
I had my two kids in the minivan with me yesterday when I was going to the FedEx office in St Paul from Golden Valley at 3 o’clock. I don’t think anybody drives normally in the Twin Cities anymore. I can’t believe how much I cuss when I’m on 94, 394, and 169. Lane-changing is eye-popping. No one has any concern whatsoever for other cars and drivers.
Glad you are all okay.
(Is he measuring Madeline with the accordian thingy?)
Fuckin’ tuesdays. Glad you’re OK.
I am so sorry about your accident! I am thankful that everyone was OK. There is a special place in Hell for people like that woman! Here’s hoping for a better day today!
So glad you, Maddy, and awesome Auntie Deb aren’t hurt!
So sorry that had to happen to you. Some people really suck. Hopefully it’ll come back and bite her in the ass one day. I can’t believe how shitty that is for you. Thank God that all of you are ok. Best of luck and I hope 2008 pt. 2 is a whole lot better than this.
YIKES…Glad everyone is OK!
wow..the forst to comment? what an honor…maybe because my darling daughter DOESN”T sleep through the night.
What a day you had…I can only imagine the anxiety…I’d still be shaking (and not from the earthquake)…Your angel was definitely watching her family from up there….
Glad to hear you are safe and home and happy (baby anyway).maybe a witness will come from this? What an idiot to leave the scene….pisses me off…
Hope next Tuesday birthday is better!
WOW. I am glad you all are ok. I am glad Maddie was not phased by it. I hope that lady that ran gets what she deserves.
I love the way you look for the good in situations. You said “i guess today wasn’t as bad as it couldhave been and for that i’m truly fucking thankful.
I am glad that you were hurt by the earthquake. I am on east coast and we get the tornando/hurricanes, but atleast those give some what of a warning.
Have a great day and give Maddie hugs and kisses from NC,……
Hi,
I haven’t written before but have read your blog for quite awhile. I’m a new parent myself – my son was born 2/4/08 (still can’t believe I’m writing that) so I enjoy reading your fears, concerns and loves of being a new parent b/c I seem to feel quite the same way – guess it shows doesn’t matter if you’re male, female, old, young, it all feels the same. Thank you for sharing with us.
What pushed me to write this time is that you experienced my single worst fear – being in a car accident with my son. And as I was reading your blog, I kept saying “get a new car seat, get a new car seat” and then you said it yourself – once again showing that you really are a great dad and don’t need any advice from us – in fact, I’ve sometimes taken your “suggestions”, i.e., you say something about taking care of Madeline (great name btw!) and I say to myself “I have to remember that for Isaac!”
Amazing how resiliant kids are, with nothing being wrong with Madeline – my husband fell down the stairs on Easter when Isaac was only 1 1/2 months – I had to bring both to the ER and boy was I scared! Not a scratch on him and hubby was beat up pretty good – showed (a) my hubby was awesome for covering the joy of my life – and saved him I believe; and (b) my lil’ boy is a lot more resiliant than I gave him credit for.
Thanks again for your blog and I’m glad you guys are all okay!
Hello, I think I am the first one to post today. I am glad that you guys are o.k. after the car accident and the earthquake. I think your Liz is watching over you. On the 4th of July I came out to my car and found that someone had smashed into it and just took off. Not cool. Matt I think you are a great Dad and some of the other dad’s could learn alot from you. Maddy is very lucky to have you and vice versa. Hope the rest of your week is better.
LeAnn from the MN
crap :S
glad you all were okay – especially madeline.
I’m so glad that you are all okay. I know Tuesdays always suck, but this sounds like an especially awful one. I’m particularly disturbed that no one stopped to help or offer witness statements. Not showing the best side of humanity, there.
You had an “angel” watching out for you. But you already knew that Matt.
Prayers are with you. You are doing great.
I am so glad you are all safe! how scary…and to be asked why you did not follow the other woman, the f**#ker, who hit you? I would do what you did….your child is most important. and why wasn’t madaline asked what happened?…I am so sorry about your car but in the end, you and your loved ones are what is most important. i will be thinking of you all today…glad you are well.
Glad to read that you all are ok…you were rocked literally and figuratively yesterday! Love the picture of you surveying the damage and Madeline giving you a big beautiful smile. A photographic reminder of what truly matters!
Hope the rest of your week was a bit more relaxing.
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Matt, you have people intrigued on a daily basis always wanting to make sure you and Maddy are doing alright. The good days, the bad days, and everything that comes between. I am glad you are both physically not hurt. And I know Liz is ALWAYS watching over you. With prayers.
oh geez. i’ve had thew same thing happen to me. i was on rt 22 (which was also nicknamed deadliest road in NJ years back) some asshole cut me off and hit the front of my car in the process, i went in a circle and then tried to pull off onto a side street and ended up hitting a stop sign. the guy GOT OUT OF HIS CAR, LOOKED AT HIS DAMAGE AND DROVE OFF! i thought he went back into his car to wait for the police, i didnt even think to get his plate number. the police yelled at me for hitting the stop sign and for not remembering the guy’s plate number. stupid ass selfish people. their judgement day will come.
sorry, i’m cranky today, i didn’t sleep well…
hugs from NJ,
erica and Landon (who of course woke up early)
Thank God you are all ok!! My heart almost stopped reading about the accident. Seriously, you guys have a wildly exciting life without even trying, an earthquake AND a car accident in the same 2 hour period??
I think Madeline is the calmest baby ever!
I hope that “lady” gets what she deserves, what a bitch.
Gas is 4.29 a gallon for regular there?!?! Good God.
Sorry you had so much drama going on. Glad you all are safe. Of course, your guardian angel wouldn’t have it any other way!
um WOW! *Someone* was looking out for you that is for sure!! What a fucking asshole – hitting you and taking off…with a BABY IN THE CAR! Not that it’s ok without a baby in the car…but come on already! (So glad you were smart to not chase after them too! The world is a scary place these days!)
So so glad you guys are ok…And again, Maddy is proving to us that she puts more in a single average day than some of us do in a year!
Hugs to you Matt and Maddy and AADeb too!
Maybe it’s time to move back to the MN…no earthquakes and $3.49 gas
So sorry to hear you had such a crappy Tuesday. But Madeline’s smile could brighten any day!
So on my earlier post (apparently I have a lot to say today…:)) I forgot to write my 2 takes on the driver.
Scenario #1: She is usually a really kind, caring person, but that day, right before the accident, she had received some really awful news, maybe something having to do with the quake, and she was distracted and upset and that’s why she fled the scene.
Scenario #2: She is really a cold bitch who was late for her date at a cheap motel with her best friend’s husband.
I would like to think she fits the first description, it makes the world seem a little less harsh. (but my guess is she really is just a crazy bitch).
I was so excited to write after reading about everything checking out ok at the house after the earthquake and I wanted to say yeah for the 2nd part of 2008 then I read about your car accident.
Like you said it could have been a lot worse especially on the highway so 2nd part of 2008 doesn’t seem so bad.
Glad everybody is safe!
Matt, what a day! To come out of the earthquake ok and then get hit by a crazy driver. I never even thought about the fact that 911 would be too busy to respond. That’s kind of f-ed up, especially since Tuesday’s quake didn’t cause any major damage or injuries. I’m glad the three of you are ok. Make sure your insurance company reimburses you for the new car seat for Madeline.
Also glad your beautiful picture wall was unharmed. I was at home when the quake hit and man did my house shake. Yet I, too, didn’t so much as have a book fall off the shelf. I’ll chalk mine up to good luck, but yours to a guardian angel watching over you.
Just reboot 2008 part 2 and start fresh. Consider it 2008 part 2.1.
Sucks about your car and the earthquake, but obviously you had an angel and Liz watching over you and making sure that nothing extremely awful would happen and that baby and everyone else would be safe.
Better days to come for you, you deserve them!
I’m so glad you guys were OK! I’ve never been in an accident with one of my kids in the car, and I’m dreading the day it happens. Glad to hear Madeline was none the wiser!
First, and most importantly, I am so glad that you, Deb, and Madeline are okay. Second, that bitch that hit you is a horrible person and she will get hers. Karma is a bitch too.
I hope that the car damages don’t end up costing you too much.
So glad everyone is safe. I too kept repeating to myself, “get a new carseat”. I see you’re all over that. Good call.
Liz was definitely watching over you Tuesday. Although it was a crappy day, and a lot of crappy things happened it could have been worse, but it wasn’t. Hang in there!
That pisses me off about the hit and run and I am kind of surprised the CHP thought you should have chased after her!!
Glad you are all safe. Hang in there.
How eerie. Just Sunday we were driving to Cabelas and on our way there this car drifted into our lane. My husband yelled, I yelled, he locked up the breaks and at the last moment the car swerved. We narrowly missed the guard rail and the car. I welled up with tears. The only things I could think of were my husband and my two babies in the back seat, one 3 1/3 the other 4 months. Reading this made me well up again. I am so glad that you all are okay. What a crazy week. I take comfort in the fact that these people will reap what they sow one day.
Fucking Tuesdays and Fucking Car accidents. That means all of the rest of the days this week have to be THAT much better
V. glad no one was hurt in the tremor or in the accident (whew!). Stupid driver who fled. What a moron. Robot Karma will get that driver for sure!
Ufdah!! One hell of a day. So glad that everyone is fine. Part 2 is good – everyone is safe, car is still driveable, house is fine, a new excuse for the mess . . . Have a great Thursday!
Not sure if my last comment made it up there, but I hope you had fun at The Hold Steady concert. Hope The Bravery were good, too.
Hugs!
Oh man, Matt. I’m starting to think that Tuesdays are out to get you! I’m so glad you guys survived the earthquake and the car accident okay. I hate fucking stupid people. I can’t believe she had the audacity to look right at you and drive away! Maddie is adorable as usual. Maybe it’s time to upgrade her to a convertible car seat. We have a Britax Marathon for Charlotte. It is in cow print ;-D. We don’t use it in the car just yet but she loves sitting around in it in the house. Good luck shopping! I hear Target is having a big baby sale.
I’m also glad you know to replace the carseat! My husband got rear-ended at a red light, and while the woman didn’t just drive away, she gave the police officer false insurance info. She didn’t get a ticket, or anything else! Plus we still haven’t gotten our deductible back since the police cant track them back down!!
some people are jerks.
Hi Matt,
This is the first time I’ve posted, but i just wanted to say that i am so glad that you and Maddy are ok. I can’t believe that someone would flee the scene. That is f***ed up. I will continue to keep both you and Maddy in our prayers for a better part of 2008.
I just wanted to say that I really think you are awesome and such a wonderful daddy. I was given your site about two weeks ago and it has taken me that long to catch up on all of your posts. Each day you write so eloquently and honest, I just love reading, to the point that an hour goes by while I’m at work and I don’t even realize it. I also love your pictures, you should really try selling some of your photo’s they are beautiful. Maddy is Gorgeous, just like her mom. I’m sorry that you have to go through all of this, but I think its wonderful how many good people you have in your life to help you through it all.
My husband and I have two girls, one is 2.5 yrs old (Chloe) and the other is 5 months (Bailey). Girls are so precious. Thank you for sharing your story, I love reading each day. Take care of yourselves and if you ever need anything just let us know. Take care!!
It figures that stuff would all happen on a Tuesday. I’m glad you all are ok from both the earthquake and the accident. As I was reading I was planning to comment that you will need a new car seat, but I should have known you would be all over that! I hope your week has improved.
I’m glad they double checked on Madeline. I can’t imagine how scary that was for you. I hope they find the bitch that hit you. Did you get her license plate number?
SO glad to hear that the three of you are all ok. What a shitty day!
Gosh, Matt….so sorry about your car. I can’t believe that woman just sped off like that. So glad that you are all ok. Please do look into getting a new seat ASAP. The car insurance should cover the cost for you.
Also happy to hear that you got through the earthquake without damage to your house.
Madeline is cute as ever. She is getting so freaking big!
So glad u guys are ok! Ppl. can be such asses! Leave the scene…wtf?!!
Its funny when I heard about the earthquake I hoped you guys were ok!
What the fuck is UP with Tuesdays? They seriously need to cancel them from now on. But we’ll look at it as, “Even though it was bad stuff, it could have been worse and so we’re thankful”. But come on??? Ok, universe-I guess you didn’t hear me the first time, but please give Matt a fucking break already!
I cannot believe that lady didn’t stop. And worse yet, I can’t believe the cops thought you should have chased her…to do…WHAT? Citizens Arrest? Seriously….isn’t it THEIR job to catch the criminals?
What a day! I am so glad that Madeline took it all with a grain of salt and smiled her way through it. Just goes to show how much she trusts you and your ability to keep her safe.
Hopefully everyone is still ok and no one had any “next day” soreness. (Happens quite often). Glad A.A.D. was with you (Ok, that didnt come out right,,,not glad she was in the accident, but glad you had someone with you to calm you down)
Never a dull moment with you, Matt….
first off, so glad everyone made it through that day without getting hurt.
second, what the fuck? lady driver fled the scene?! nobody stopped to help?! then the cops expected you to chase down the woman?! assholes!
third, nobody & nothing can bring you down matt, not even on a tuesday. this is part 2.
hope the concert was fun
Matt, sorry to hear of the accident! Holy shit. So so happy you and smiley girl are safe!
I witnessed one 11 years ago with my baby and mother in the car. I was not as smart as you, I chased the bastard down. Cell phone in the backseat in the diaper bag, no communication. So I cought up to the guy alongside him and mom(she my deputy sidekick LOL) got the plate number. Had to get it from the front, the back had snow.
Thinking back, really stupid thing. He could have shot us! It all turned out good but can tell you I don’t fuck around chasing cars myself anymore.
Glad you chose not too. It was a smart move.
So glad you guys are ok, Love that babies smiles!
Maybe now you can get that new Hydrogen car you always wanted, right?
Thank goodness you’re all safe!
Glad you’re all okay….Madeline is a trouper!!!
What a douche to leave the scene of an accident; no excuse for that. P.S. I think that they kept checking out Madeline after the accident because she’s so damned cute!
so now we are supposed to chase assholes after an accident?
so so glad you are all ok
fuck tuesdays
Thankful to hear everyone is okay! Gee whiz, what a day.
Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but check with your insurance company about getting the carseat replaced. Most likely they won’t cover it, but you never know and it doesn’t hurt to ask.
Oh, and, the cuss o meter seems to be working now – *grin*
I’m really glad you are all ok, and the pictures of Madeline are just adorable. I think she’s going to have a lot of fun listening to you tell her all these stories when she’s older (not to mention seeing the photos and reading what you had written). As for the crazy hit and run lady, I definitely believe that what goes around comes around. If nothing else, I think it’s safe to say that there’s a whole world of people reading your blog who’d have a piece to say to her if they ever found out she was the one who hit you guys.
Wow, so glad you are all okay. Maybe you should look at it from a different view…that Liz intervened and made that car hit the front quarter panel intead of T-boning you and probably causing injuries to all.
Love Madeline’s little smiles, she was flirting with the firemen wasn’t she?
Some people are just completely fucked up. Stupid woman, I hope Karma bites her in the ass! so glad you all are ok.
I’m with kelly in Va: gas is $4.29? That sucks hardcore! Anyway, I’m glad everyone is okay after the accident. I can’t believe that the woman didn’t stop and that no one else stopped to make sure you were okay. That makes me sad. It also makes me sad that I am not sure it would have occurred to me as quickly as it did you to replace that car seat… I’m kind of dumb sometimes
Hugs from the NE!
Just want to second what someone else wrote that insurance should reimburse you for the new carseat. Of course the most important thing is everyone being safe.
So glad you knew about replacing Madeline’s seat! Very important!!! I’m a car seat technician and find that a lot of folks don’t know that you should. Praise God for your safety!!!!
Shit. That would scare the hell out of me. I’m really glad everyone is ok.
What an awesome day?!!? Seriously, who does that?
As a side note $4.29 for gas, holy shit. The station just outside my office is at $3.43 today, and on Tuesday I believe they were at $3.46. Insanity!!!
Okay, let’s try this again… I think my post got lost somewhere in cyberspace. I’m with kelly in VA: gas is $4.29? That sucks hardcore! Anyway, I’m glad that you are all okay! What a scary thing. I can’t believe that lady didn’t stop or that no one stopped to check on you. That makes me sad for our society. People suck so bad sometimes! Hope the rest of your week is going better
Hugs from the NE!
Yes, yes, yes, replace the seat. Good for you!
I have been in 2 small fender-bender accidents, and still got a new seat each time. (Your insurance company should pay for it, so save your receipt!) Damn, that really sucks that it happened to you. Glad you guys are ok! Your luck is starting to sound kinda like mine. 
Don’t worry. Life is still pretty rad sometimes.
I’m sorry that it happened, but I do have to say … you have a mighty fine guardian angel looking out for you.
And, look at all those big strapping first responders completely and totally FALLING over themselves to check out your baby. Yea, I’d say you’ll be able to talk yourself out of anything with her around.
2 things.
1. I love the picture of your little girl just staring at you and smiling. How precious. You are her hero!
2. 4.29 a gallon?? JFC! Come back to MN where it is actually going down. 3.49 this morning! Whooyoo!
Thank goodness you are all safe from that hit and run bitch. It’s hard to believe how some people can be such assholes and feel okay with themselves for it. Had the same thing happen to me right after I turned 16. Luckily, it taught me right away that the first thing to do in an accident is get the offenders lic plate #. And also luckily I was driving a p.o.s. Ford Tempo. So no big loss on that part!
Hope the rest of the week is better for you and Maddy.
Take care as always!
You have just blown me away. I cannot believe this happened to you guys! WTF, Man?!?!? Knock it off, Universe!!! I’m just so glad y’all are physically OK, altho you must be feeling seriously mind-fuct right about now…
The car was clearly driven by Louise McJillenstein.
I’m a first time commenter, but just wanted to say that I’m so glad you and Madeline are okay, what a scary day!
Thank God you guys are all ok! How terrifying…and stressful. An earthquake AND a hit & run accident in one day?! Holy cow! I wish we lived nearby, I’d give you Emma Claire’s Britax Companion that she’s done with. Will your insurance cover the damage to your car and a new seat for Madeline? Anyway….so relieved you guys are ok. What a day!
Glad you guys were OK! I can’t believe she didn’t even stop. It is truly scary getting in an accident with your infant in the car.
Wow, I am sooo thankful nothing happened to you and sweet Madeline. The picture of her smiling up at you is priceless–keeps it all in perspective. Also, you get a gold star for getting a new car seat right away–doubt that everyone does. Here’s to a better day.
Holy shit, Matt. My heart stopped while reading this. So relieved you’re all OK. And I have faith that the karma beast will be raining down on that woman sooner rather than later.
Wow. Now THAT’S one hell of a day. I’m very grateful that we’re in the NJ and I must agree with Erica that Route 22 is horrible. Absolutely horrible.
As one of the previous posters said, the car can be fixed, the car seat replaced, but the most important thing is that the three of you are healthy. (And take this from someone who’s on her 7th car…)
I didn’t get to comment on yesterday’s post, but I’d like to now. I am the wife of a widower and I completely understand about repainting the bedroom. That was one piece of advice given by the priest who married us. She told us to take that room and make it our own, to do something new for the two of us, and to enjoy the process of picking out the color and painting. It was great advice for us.
2008 pt. 2 will get better. There’s just too many of us out here wishing it for you to be otherwise.
so glad that you, awesome auntie deb and especially madeline are ok! now…if you were in the MN more than enough people would have stopped to help…damn LA people!
GAH!! Obviously everything is ok thank God. But it sucks now that you will have to deal with all the insurance shit.
All in all, I am glad that everybody is ok. Its just “stuff” right? (feeling like an ass saying that because it pisses me off when it happens to me and people say that). Yeah its stuff, but its MY stuff you asshole! lol.
As for giving chase, that shit doesnt always work either, I had that happen to me one time, and they CAUGHT the guy, because I chased him while calling the cops on my cell phone and giving the license plate number. MOFO’s finally caught both of us and they ticketed ME for driving while talking on my cell. But he did get leaving the scene, but since it was his work truck and only minor damage (I didnt know, I was fucking pissed and on pure adrenaline) nothing really happened to him other than the fine. NJ is a no -fault state, so my insurance would have had to pay anyway so I just had a friend fix it and replaced my taillight. I dont like the insurance people knowing I was in an accident my fault or not.
That said, that hit and run lady is a CRUNT! She actually looked at you so it isnt like she didnt realize that she hit you.
It really must make you wonder “what the hell is wrong with people.” It’s pretty simple:
You hit someone’s car – you stop.
People can suck. Glad everyone is a ok, and that you survived the quake.
Your blog is going to be featured tomorrow on my blog: Thank GOD It’s Friday. Check it out.
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you won an honorary award on my blog! check it out. i made it honorary because otherwise it involves you dedicating a whole post to it, and well i don’t think you want to do that, nor do i think you should. i just want more Madeline videos in you next post in return. k??
hugs from NJ,
erica (still cranky but better) and Landon (now cranky because he woke up early)
fucking tuesdays.
Sorry about the day…cruddy. Thought I would let you know that some car seat companies will replace the seat at no charge to you after it has been an an accident. Worth checking into. Hoping today is drama free!
How someone can just flee after hitting someone with their car is beyond me. Thank God the 3 of you are all ok. What an unbelievable day…on a Tuesday no less.
SO glad you are all ok!! Crazy F-in lady that hit you hopefully has more car damage than you! At least one can hope she does.
Also glad you are safe from the Earthquake….too much stuff happening all in one Tuesday.
Chase the car down? Are you serious? None of them have heard of road rage? That’s all you need is to be accused of that! I was hit in the mall parking lot by a 20 year old on her birthday. She fled the scene but a nice person took down her plates info for me and WAITED by my car until I came out. She had a description of the car and everything! She stayed and gave the report to the police who promptly went to the home of the driver. Sorry you didn’t have a happy justice story but glad you are all okay.
Super glad to hear that you 3 are safe–also glad your house is OK. Maybe the chick IS your blog reader–she knew her picture would be posted and a bunch of creeps would be on her ass. Can anybody enlighten me as to what the firemen are doing with that accordion-like paper thingy they have held up by Madeline? Just curious.
Glad you’re all ok! Loved the pics of the firefighters and Maddy!!!
omg, my blood pressure is through the roof at that terrible woman that left the scene (and everyone around that did NOTHING!)
Thank goodness everyone is okay. I pray that someone actually saw things go down, comes forward and has all her information for you. Not likely, but here’s to hoping!
Man people are so fucked up. There’s a baby in the back seat and no one stops to help? Makes me feel lucky to live in the South. My husband was in a hit & run and we just had a carseat in the back, no kids were involved, but a witness called the police and then chased the driver down and got the license plate # because he saw the carseat and couldn’t believe someone would take off after hitting a car with a child in it. I am so glad everyone is ok. Cars can be replaced, right? I hope your next few days are much less eventful!
I cannot believe the lady just left!!! Some people. But I am glad you guys are okay! I hope wednesday was better!
I’m so glad all of you are okay. What a messed up world we live in today, but I do think that you guys are lucky in a sense that it could have been worse. *sigh* And while reading the story, I had a sense that Liz was watching over you guys. A beautiful guardian angel.
Hugs from Va
I am *so* glad you are okay. That is the scariest feeling in the world.
I live in Michigan and we had an ice storm when my son was 6 months old. We were going over a bridge and my car spun like a top. We were 3 inches from going over the railing. I peed my pants. Literally! I gained my composure and got us off the road. I cried for 20 minutes before I could drive again. I was shaken so bad. He didn’t even flinch. Didn’t even wake up. It took me two years to go over that bridge in winter again.
I am so glad you two are okay. I am glad the earthquake didn’t cause any damage.
WTF!?!?!?! So glad you all are ok. That bitch will get hers!!! And to think that the CHP thought you should chase her……..SERIOUSLY!!!!
I’m so glad you guys are okay!
I love the picture of her smiling up at you after the accident, totally oblivious and cheerful. What a beautiful, happy baby!
I’m so thankful that you are all okay. It could have been so much worse. I can’t believe the woman fled the accident… what a bitch!
fucking tuesdays! ponch and jon would have chased that fucker down for you – not asked if you had. i watched waaaay too much CHiP’s in my day.
i am glad you are all doing OK. hope none of you are experiencing any soreness now. usually takes a couple of days to sneak up on you.
also pleased to hear that house and all the contents are in one piece. one less thing to worry about.
(((hugs)))
i’m still having trouble wrapping my brain around the fact that people do that — hit someone and then LEAVE THE SCENE!!! ugh.
glad you guys are okay, but sorry that it even happened in the first place.
OH MAN! I cannot believe some idiot hit you that hard and fled the scene! I am so glad you are all okay.
That is CRAZY!
I’m so happy you guys are all okay. And seriously, who flees an accident like that? What an asshole lady.=0(
Thank goodness you guys weren’t hurt. It’s amazing how babies are oblivious to bad stuff that can sometimes go wrong around them.
Were you able to the get the license plate of the bitch that hit you and took off? Maybe she panicked when she saw you had a baby in the car?
un-freaking-believable that the woman fled the scene AND that the cops wanted you to have chased her down. Ummm, the first thing you think about as a parent, is whether your baby is okay…not chasing down some lunatic!
I’m so sorry it was a shitty Tuesday. The earthquake…well, I’m so glad nothing in the house was disturbed. I hope that someday soon, tuesdays won’t suck anymore.
what a fucking doucher!!!! can’t believe that lady just plowed into you guys and didn’t bother to stop!! ever hear of karma lady??? glad you guys are ok. tuesdays sure do suck.
I am glad that you and Madeline are ok. I can’t believe that some people actually hit a car and drive away. It sucks even more that no one else stopped.
So glad to hear you are all alright!
Your perseverance is astounding.
So so so glad that you, maddy and auntie deb are all okay and huge huge kudos for you knowing you need to get a new carseat after an accident… I don’t even think my husband knows that. Oh and part 2 will be better.
Jiminy Christmas!!!!! What a day you guys had!!!! Glad everything is ok. The first thing I thought of when I saw the pic of Madeline smiling was “she thinks she’s back at Disneyland!”
It must take a special kind of asshole to flee the scene – especially after making eye contact with you and probably noticing that you have a baby in the backseat. I’m sure the karma payback for her is gonna be brutal but it still sucks that you had a crappy Tuesday and I’m glad you are all okay.
Liz was watching over you 3! What a day. So glad to hear you are all fine!
Take care,
Debbie
Karma is a bitch!
Cars can be replaced. Madeline, Dad and Awesome Auntie Deb, however, cannot. If the hit and run was the worst thing that happened to you on Tuesday…then I think you’re in fantastic shape.
It’s all about perspective hun, all about perspective. Okay, perspective and maybe a little bit of karma, too…because that bitch has several thosand strangers, er…I mean friends, cursing her. She’ll get what’s coming to her.
Glad everyone is safe. I can’t believe the nerve of some people. I’ve only been in a few accidents and in one (didn’t call police as minor damage/bad area) a second person ended up in the car when insurance was filed. Couldn’t prove they weren’t there since I hadn’t called the police.
Now I know better. Seconding the keeping the receipt for the new car seat. My husband’s best friend is an insurance agent and I had asked him about this since I bought a very expensive Britax. He said personal property will cover its replacement. I second the chicco keyfit as well but I doubt it will click into your stroller, it doesn’t work on most.
Just know there are good people out there. A month later, in my husband’s car as mine was being repaired from the accident, I witnessed an early morning accident on the highway due to something in the road. They almost hit me but luckily missed. One car blew a tire out and the other had front end damage. It was 5:30 am, foggy as hell, and probably in retrospect not safest place to stop. I waited as long as I could but gave them my contact info as I had to catch a flight.
I am so glad you guys are okay! I can’t believe she fled from the scene. It just floors me how people can be so selfish sometimes. I would have been so worried if I had hit someone else.
What’s more, is that no one even bothered to help or maybe look at her plate??? Maybe I’m too use to KC or something, but that seems just as selfish.
Take care! How did that carseat take it? Are you going to buy the same kind?
i don’t know what you believe or even really what i believe- and it doesn’t necessarily matter- but after i read this i couldn’t help but think that i bet liz had something to do with your safety in the accident and earthquake. i like to think she’s your guardian angel.
I’m stunned that the police asked why you didn’t chase the driver down. Stunned. That could have made the situation even worse. And anyway, you need to make sure that everyone is fine first! Honestly, what ridiculous advice from a cop. But anyway, you’re all OK and you can hear the collective sigh of relief from cyberland.
And Madeleine sure knows how to make the day better!
Oprah needs to give you guys a new car.
I’m on it.
maybe 2008 pt 2. means you will be dropped into shit ass situations and come shining on through without a bump or scratch?
Still the emotional affects from car accidents can leave a bigger impact than I think most give credit for.
The fact that the woman drove away makes me feel angry- i am trying to let it go- a choice like that- I can’t understand it- and perhaps I don’t want to involve myself in anything that would allow one to behave in this manner.
so deep breath.
I am grateful you and Madeline and Deb are all walking away without bodily injury..
FUCK, FUCK, FUCK!!! So happy that you guys weren’t hurt. Maybe it was the other Jill driving the car that hit you and that is why she didn’t stop.
Hey there Matt~
I would say 2008 pt 2 has been AWESOME so far – yes it sucks to get into a hit and run accident, but all of you are okay – the rest is just an inconvienence –
Earthquakes are scary, but how AWESOME that you were sitting in the park, on a blanket! Again, your okay, Maddy is ok, Awesome Auntie Deb is ok, and even the house escaped injury (to bad the car wasn’t so lucky
Yep – id say your batting 1,000 !!!
Love & Hugs from the stormin Minnesota
How amazing that you were able to take this day and be thankful for it. I think I would have been too full of rage about the whole thing to be appreciative that it wasn’t worse. What is wrong with people these days?
I’m happy to hear that you both came out unscathed after the earthquake and the car accident. What a day.
WTF, earth quake car crash? That bitch is goin’ down in time with Karma. I bet she never even noticed you had a baby in the car with you!
I’m glad everyone and your house is ok, that’s the most important thing ever.
DAMN FUCKING PEOPLE!!!
They don’t give a fuck anymore…….I remember like 10 years ago when i got in a semi-serious car accident and i was semi-unconscious, people told me they were like 3 people who stopped and one of them was a lawyer!!
how convenient huh??
Thank god you and Maddy and auntie Deb are ok!!
It was very strange when my desk was shaking from the quake; kind of freaky. I’m glad that you, Deb and Madeline are alright. My roommate is always complaining that Californians never stop to help on the road.
I think Miss Madeline was flirting with those firemen, that’s why you got a second truck, they couldn’t resist.
Matt,
So glad that you, Deb and Maddy were all fine in this situation. Keep huggin Maddy tight…enjoy her smiles and giggles…and keep doing what you’re doing. You’re doing great! I can’t believe this lady just kept on going…without a worry or a wonder if everyone in your car was okay…? Wow! I guess she doesn’t have a conscious! take care of YOU and Maddy! xo
Well fucking-A, Mateo! Like Tuesdays aren’t bad enough.
Can only echo everyone else – so glad you’re all okay, the woman is a complete assclown, and what you do comes back on you! There’s a special place in hell for people like that – bank on it.
Love the pic of the GG smiling at you – totally oblivious to what could have been horrible. Must have taken the sting out of the situation just a little………
Hang tough!
WOW that’s just an awful day! I, too, thought of you when I heard of the quake. Glad to hear you’re all ok after the quake and then the hit-n-run. Ya know….if you were in the MN every single person on the highway would have stopped. Just a thought.
Holy shit! Sometimes you think “if I didn’t have bad luck, I’d have no luck at all”. Glad to hear you and Maddy are sound as a pound though. I’d call the woman that hit you a fucking tool, but that would imply that she has a use.
Cowardly ass bitch.
I have wasted most of my day reading your blog. I cannot imagine all that you have gone through, but Madeline is perfect, and she has an amazing father!
This is why I could never truly be a city person. People seem in such a huge hurry and have their own things that they won’t take time to lend a hand. No thanks. So glad to hear you guys are ok.
omg, hit and run lady is so gonna get hers! Kharmas is a real fucking bitch. Ya heard?!
So glad you guys are safe and sound and sorry to hear about your car but glad to know you guys are safe.
Isn’t it amazing how our reactions change when we are in charge of our little ones. The whatif’s change so much. What months ago would be perceived as a fenderbender, becomes much more when our children are in the back. Glad you are safe and sound, and another Tuesday come and gone.
I’m glad everyone and everything is ok. Well, minus the car, it’s a little hurt.
Glad your okay! There are some truly sucky people out there. They’re gonna have some negitive karma headed their way. What a great dad you are, replacing her carseat right away! We had to replace our carseats after an accident last year. Accidents are a million times scarier when your little ones are in the car.
I spelled kharma wrong. Apparently all the $$ spent on college was a complete waste…..
No time on my lunch break to read all the comments so apologies if I’m repeating anyone . . . I’m so thankful to hear that AADeb, you and Maddie are fine and not to make light of the sucky Tuesday, but did the woman look at all like a Jill or a Louise? And I say you blame the mess in your house on the earthquake – no one will be the wiser.
Wow what a day ya’ll had!
I am glad to hear that everyone is safe both from the Earthquake and the Car wreck.
What a bitch that woman was for hitting and running..
Wow, Matt. Glad you are all safe. What an asshat that driver was to flee the scene.
@$4.29 shoot guys, it was like $4.70 here a couple weeks ago, $4.29 is a welcome change!
In case you didn’t know, talk to your insurance company before you replace her car seat. They should pay for it. I’m so glad everyone is OK!
I’m glad you, little Maddy and awesome Auntie Deb are all fine. I can’t believe that crazy lady did not stop. What the fuck is wrong with people these days.
Glad to hear you all are okay! …Thats scary—-especially after the quake we had. That fucken sucks—what wreckless biatch of a driver would do that? I hope her car is realy fucked up……
Iam sorry about your car….I had two Honda’s that were fucked up by wreckless little old people (no offense to the elderly).
Take care…Wishing you and Madeline the best always.
I wanted to comment on the gas prices as well here in Canada (my end anyways) We are now down to $5.04 a gallon from $5.40 a gallon. Thank God I live close enough to the states to fill up there at $4.15 a gallon.
Good thing you mentioned that you were going to get a new car seat or else you would’ve had a million comments telling you to do that!
Glad to hear everybody was okay. Car accidents suck big time… hit and run car accidents suck even more.
Sending evil vibes toward the biotch who didn’t stop … I’m so glad you all three are safe. It amazes me how much Maddy has been through in her short life, now an earthquake and car accident ON THE SAME DAY….but yet she keeps on smilin’.
That’s a lesson I need to learn myself.
3rd comment today…
i’m an idiot…
i’m re-reading your post and every single comment trying to figure out where the heck you said gas was $4.29 a gallon. I keep thinking to myself, what the fuck? where are they reading this. all the while i’m scrolling and checking out your picture and then duh.. the gas station sign said $4.29.. damn you commenters being all perceptive and junk.
i’m still cranky i guess. i also took the wrong road to my son’s gym class and was 30 mins later for a 45 min class… grrrr. stupid day.
anyway, again i’m glad you’re all ok. i love love love that picture of Madeline looking at you and smiling. she certainly loves her Daddy doesn’t she.
hugs from NJ (it’s grossly humid today)
erica and Landon
I am so glad all of you are safe. I cannot believe the day you had.
I can’t believe that person hit you and then f-ing left and I can’t believe the cops expected you to chase that person down. And I can’t believe no one stopped to help you!
Sorry about the shitty day–hope all is better now.
Glad you survived the earthquake. You can blame the geologists for those (guilty as charged).
Jenny crashed my brand new car once, a month after I’d bought it. I was pretty cross with her, but the man at the garage smiled.
‘The main thing is you’re all OK,’ he said. ‘And as for the car – well, it’s only metal.’
My beautiful, brand new car? Only metal? WTF?
But you know what? He was exactly right.
Best wishes from London, and spirits up.
wow, I don’t know what’s worse: earthquake, hit-and-run, or officer with questionable advice. anyway, glad you’re all safe and sound.
That’s crazy that the lady fled the scene! People are stupid. Glad you, Madeline and awesome Aunt Deb are all okay.
oh my god! i’m just glad you guys are alright. and thanks for that note about the carseat — i’ll remember that.
i really hate people sometimes.
Matt, I am SO sorry. What a truly rotten and frightening day! I am in shock that someone would hit another person’s car and flee the scene. Absolutely shock…and anger. Seriously, I am really upset about that. What a fucking piece of shit coward she must be (and probably drunk, which would explain the scene-fleeing). I am just thankful you, A.A. Deb, and Madeline are OK. Thank god for that!
We had a quake the size of yours back in October of last year. I was very close to the epicenter too when it hit, and it scared the shit out of me. Again, glad you’re OK!
We all know you have an angel looking out for you. We know who she is…. Glad you’re okay.
glad to hear you are all okay. what a crazy day! and a hit and run with no witnesses? where is the good will these days? oh well, thankfully no one was hurt and that is the most important matter!
Oh, replacing the car seat is such a bummer, especially if it’s a travel system set. If it’s a Graco, you could contact them and see if they will sell you the car seat by itself so you can have the set still intact.
You could always restart 2008 pt. 2. Unofficially.
I just realized I had blogger instead of blogspot. D’oh. Disregard the website on that last one.
glad you guys are okay. i can’t believe the woman fled, seriously? it’s drivers like that that give la drivers a bad name.
Yikes! Quite the day Matt! Glad the three of you are ok! I can’t believe the cop would ask why you didn’t follow the other car?! I bet had you of followed her and caught her, the cop would have called you an idiot for following a dangerous driver with a child in the back seat!
I’m not sure if you’ve got crazy arm hair or if it was the adrenalin from the accident, but I got the chills seeing your hair on end in your photos! I can only imagine how scary that would have been!
Oh… And I can’t believe no one stopped! KARMA~
ah yes, life in the good old l.a… earthquakes and hit-and-run drivers aplenty!
i, too, have been the hapless victim of a hit-and-run… TWO of them, in fact, since we moved here in ‘01. both times with my little boy in the car (miraculously, neither of us were hurt either time). the last time it was on the freeway where this guy caused an unbelievable EIGHT-car chain reaction and then sped away, minus his own windshield. crazy, yes?? anyway, it was just after getting my mid-sized station wagon spontaneously converted to a sub-sub-compact in that incident that i decided to invest in an suv. hell, i would have bought a sherman tank if i could have found one with affordable financing. i’m all for the environment, honestly, but i want to live. i’ll donate to greenpeace, for pete’s sake.
i’m so glad you and maddie made it through a bumpy tuesday relatively unscathed! what a cute little trooper she is. oh, and kudos to you for replacing the child seat, incidentally– i’ve said it before, but you really are such the awesome dad.
One of the (many) things that sucks about car accidents is replaying what happened over and over in your mind and then also thinking about what could have happened. I’m glad you guys were safe. You may not feel anything for a couple of days but if you do take care of it (chiro, doctor, etc). You don’t want problems down the road.
Cause’ you needed one more thing to deal with. Oy. Fucking Tuesday indeed!
Happy to hear you guys are ok. Love seeing M’s beautiful smile.
I’m so sorry for today (err…Tuesday), Matt. Not only was it a Tuesday anyway, but then an earthquake AND a hit-and-run? What shitty luck…even though the three ironically have nothing to do with each other.
I’ve found that things like your car accident can really rattle me in widowhood…even more so at 4 months out like you are. I’m so much more aware of what COULD happen now, instead of just taking them happily, obliviously on the surface, like I did before Charley died. I don’t remember when exactly it was–probably somewhere in the first 6 months (or less) after he died–but I was driving down a highway behind a semi loaded with 2×4s, and all I could do was fixate on how, if the tie-downs broke, that there would be spears skewering into my car and killing me. I saw death–or the potential for it–everywhere, and I never did before he died. And I was shaking and scared and nauseaus…and almost wishing the damn thing would break, just to get it over with. I was never suicidal after Charley died, but the pain was so damn awful that really, I wouldn’t have been that fussed if it had happened. Except for Anna…she was probably the one thing that kept me tied to anything…well, her and a strong survival instinct….
Glad to hear you, Deb, Maddy, and your house (which, really, means all your stuff for Liz and your memories of a “perfect” house) are okay. So sorry about the car.
Hang in there….
Glad to hear you are all ok! I hope you or Awesome Aunt Debbie aren’t sore. How brutal the women just took off like that. well, now she has some bad karma on her!
I can’t believe the CHP officer asked if you tried to follow her. Is he that stupid?! My bro was hit on the freeway here in the SF Bay Area a couple of months ago and the guy took off. The cop actually made a comment to my bro that he was glad he didn’t try to follow the guy that had just hit him. My bro’s thoughts were exactly what you said- why would you follow someone that had enough balls to just leave the scene like that… Another thing the cop said was alot of times people don’t stop to act as a witness but they later call it in themselves even sometimes with a license plate # of the offender. Maybe that will happen in you case…
Also, I may totally be repeating this, but your insurance company should reimburse you for at least some of the cost of your carseat. I know that because I was involved in a minor car accident with my daughter. I guess it is is a law in the state of CA. That is what my insurance lady told me.
Hope you have a nice, quiet weekend
Being a police officer, it never ceases to amaze me the sheer fucking stupidity of people that leave the scene of accidents (among other things). So glad you, Madeline, and AAD are OK! Hope today is much better!
Like everyone else, I’m glad you’re all ok.
But I just have to say, man, that Madeline is so.stinking.cute.
Yes Matt you do need to replace the car seat after an accident. Your car seat was expired anyway so you already needed to replace it but now insurance will cover the replacement!
I would HIGHLY recommend the Graco Safe Seat 1. It will last the longest as it has a 30lb weight limit and has the highest harness slots of all the infant buckets.
And PS really sorry to read about the accident!
Ah, from the mouths of babes.. the smile while you are waiting for the police to arrive is awesome. Perfectly happy staring and smiling at daddy no matter what is going on! Glad you are all ok.
Sarah — You have keen eyes, his hair does look like its completely standing on end on both arms!! As anyone’s would be, in such a hair-raising situation, lol.
Matt, so sorry to hear about the car accident. I was in a much more minor accident a few years ago and felt fine the first couple days and then started to have a lot of back pain. The pain lasted for about six months (bad), but my car insurance paid for weekly massages for me that whole time (really, really good). I just had to get a referral from a chiropractor. Just wanted to let you know about that potential benefit if you do start to feel some aches and pains.
I’m sure you probably have already bought a new car seat, but in case you haven’t – I’ve heard rave reviews for the convertible car seats, more like a toddler car seat, but are rear facing for children 5lb-32lbs and then forward facing once they get bigger! Might be nice on your back as she starts getting bigger, just a nice transfer from the car to the carrier or stroller. Also, more comfortable as she gets bigger! Just a thought!
So glad you are all well after such a day! Thinking of you from the Mid-West!!
Hi Matt,
I found your blog on a local news website- I live in Bloomington, MN- and have been reading it non-stop (well unless the boss is near by) for the last two days.
I am so sorry for your tragic loss but want to thank you so much for sharing your story. You have competely changed my way of thinking. I don’t let the little things about life bother me, I let my dogs (who are my children) get away with a little more, and I don’t sigh and roll my eyes as much at my fiance. Life is just too short not to enjoy every split second of it with the people you care about. Thank you for teaching/reminding me of this.
You have a beautiful family- both wife and daughter. I competely agree that Madeline looks just like Liz- just gorgeous! Those blue eyes are just amazing.
I look forward to your next post and hope it will contain more pics and videos of little M. Makes me smile all day long!
Take care of yourself and your precious little girl.
Ellie
wow, what a day. SO SO SO glad you are all ok!
miss madelines smile makes me melt (reassures you i am sure that everything is going to be ok!) tuesdays suck!
@ the $4.29 a gallon -the HI is at $4.60 – ugh!
I was just going to start out this message as my traditional “FUCK TUESDAYS” and then I continued reading passed the first sentence!
UN-FUCKING-BELIEVABLE!!!!
How could someone just leave after hitting someone?????! WOW! I’m shocked. There sure are some dumbass’s in this screwed up world!
AND an EARTHQUAKE?!
Jeebus!!!!
There must has been this tiny little angel with her arms wrapped around you and Madeline today! =)
…… so to end this message……….
FUCK TUESDAYS………cubed! =)
Wow. What a day! You know what’s funny — well, not humorous, but interesting? A couple of years ago you’d likely be obsessing about the car, which, while a bit defaced, doesn’t look horrible. You’re safe, Madeline’s perfect, Auntie Deb’s OK, and you’ve just made another memory of survival. A car crash is rattling, but write down all the “facts” right now so you can deal with the insurance company smoothly. It’s weird how much you’ll forget in just a few hours. And get some rest tonight. You’ll feel better manyana …
What a fucking bitch!! She will get hers someday, trust that. And $4.29 for regular gas? Another reason I am glad I moved back home.
Earthquakes? Hit-and-run? Just another reason to wipe Tuesdays off the map. But with this being 2008 Part 2…time to celebrate that all is ok.
Glad to hear that you, Awesome Auntie Deb, and Madeline are safe and sound.
I’m glad you post every week about how many weeks old Madeline is; it’s the only way I remember how many weeks old Benjamin is, just two days later. (Happy four months to our little ones, by the way!)
Man oh man, that sucks. So glad you are all ok. Hopefully the lady will have a change of heart and turn herself in. Yeah, I might be crazy, but I’m hopeful. What did the car look like? This network of broads and creeps might know someone who knows someone who knows her.
Grace
Holy cow, I am so glad the three of you are okay. I can not believe that people do that sort of stuff.
I love how Madeline smiles at you, so beautiful. Hope the rest of the week is better.
unfuckingbelievable. so glad you’re all ok.
Tuesdays SUCK!!! When I heard about the quake–my first thought was about you and Maddie. I am glad you were safe. I just don’t know what to say about the car accident—i am flabbergasted about what some people do. I am glad that you all were okay.
Im sorry for such a sucky day. Im glad the three of you are ok. Cars are definitely fixable or replaced easy.
You have been on my mind for the past 24 hours. I just received word about a co worker. A MD that i work with just lost his wife after delivering twins. I can’t even begin to process and feel for this family.
My thoughts go out to the family and Im glad that I have had to opportunity to find your blog.
Erica
(Oops – I think I left my comment on the “bad” day, not the “baby” day. Sorry – that was insensitive.)
What a day. I’m glad that everyone is safe. But, as far as the person who hit you and took off….. karma doesn’t forget, payback is a bitch…. it’s still unbelievable. One question, were there any traffic cameras in the area. I know L.A. is pretty wired that way.
- Suzanne, the Farmer’s Wife
My bro and sis in law live in Tustin and felt the earthquake really badly, and she was home with their two small kids, ages 2 and 3 months. So Scary. that on top of a car accident. So glad you and that sweet baby are fine. The photo of her just in the car seat smiling up at you is adorable.
Wow, how scary – and freaking aggravating – to be involved in a hit and run! I’m sorry.
Glad everyone is okay, though.
Hello, not sure if anyone else mentioned (sorry couldn’t get through 200 comments), but your car insurance has to cover your new infant car seat and if I’m not mistaken you shouldn’t even have to pay the deductible because it was a hit and run (though I can be wrong on that one).
glad to hear you all are well!
Happy to hear you, Maddie and awesome auntie Deb are okay. Scary stuff.
Fuck Tuesdays!
…and think of it this way. Liz was your guardian angel watching over all of you to make sure you weren’t hurt.
OMG–what a scary day! I’m so glad all of you are ok!! I can’t belive the police wondered why you didn’t chase the lady–that would have been so crazy! Don’t worry 2008 pt. 2 will be better–this was just a little glitch!
Matt,
What a crazy Tuesday! Glad that you are all doing ok. I agree with several others about getting checked out in the next couple of days to make sure you are all doing fine. Sometimes it takes a few days for pain to show it self.
The photo of you and Maddy waiting for the police is just the best! Liz is so watiching over you all!
Gotta say, I was disappointed by the car crash pictures, I was expecting much worse. The best part is it looks like the headlight was missed, those things are costly let me tell you! I was rear ended by a car going about 60pm which totaled my car… then LESS than a week later with my brand new car I was in a second accident with much more damage to the front end than yours. Just reminding you that you are all O.K. and walking and DRIVING away from this (not trying to minimize the trauma that you feel at this point).
Been following your blog for about a month now, sorry to hear of your F-d up day, but glad you are both OK. That baby of yours is one lucky kid to have a Daddy like you….. I have noticed your writing is changing,, with all thats happened to you its good to see your smiles in writing…. Does that make sense? anyways have a good weekend, stay out of trouble!
Matt – I am usually a lurker, but had to speak up on this one. You are such a wonderful Dad! I laughed out loud with your thoughts about the officer. Of course you do not follow the other driver when you have a little one in the car. Silly question…
I am so glad that it was not any worse. Just think of the story that Madeline will have to tell – first earthquake and car accident.
My mother instilled a distaste for Tuesdays in me (she’s always told me Tuesdays were bad days to do business, even though I wasn’t doing any sort of business as a little kid…), so I am totally in agreement with you on how much those days suck.
The way I see it, this is 2008 part 2, it is gonna be better, it’s just the yuckiness of Tuesday tried to trip things up, but thank God, in the end everything was fine and Madeline looks as wonderful as ever.
Still sorry this happened, though.
Matt, are you and Madeline meeting up with Chrissy and JD from Storked this weekend? You’ve been talking about going somewhere and she has been…and now she says that JD has a date! Well, he’d be one lucky toddler if he has a date with your babe.
Given how stylish Madeline is, maybe she can be featured in the mag as a “Glamour Do”. They can do a spread on the latest in fashion for the chunky thigh babies…
Thank God you’re ok! May God continue to watch over you and Madeline.
Also, check with your insurance company to see if they will cover the replacement carseat. Just a thought!
Just write off the rest of the year as a loss and start over on New Years. This reminds of the Will Smith song: “You Saw My Blinker Bitch!”
Sorry to hear about your hit and run. So, so lame.
RE the quake — we were expecting at least one thing to be out of place when we got back to our place after the quake — nothing! We were relieved at our building’s earthquake fortitude! (Though our cat didn’t seem too relieved and cried all night…)
I had to comment,after the Glamour article.Matt&Liz are exactly as you read here,nothing is false,nothing is pretend ,to make Matt appear to be a better than average man.He is merely doing what “we” all knew he&Liz would do,Love Maddie & each other as they always have, no sexism involved,none of the if you do this,i’ll do that, tit for tat type stuff.They truly were the most beautiful couple i’ve ever known.I should know,Matt is my son,& Liz my daughter-in -law. All five of my sons are unique,with all thier own special qualities. This God-awful tragedy has changed us all forever,& hopfully made us all find our love,respect & caring nature, be more fullfilled. P.S. by “us” I mean all who have been touched by this blog. Love all people just a little bit more.”No Shit before this tragedy I coudn’t even turn on the computer. Love You Matt, Maddie. LOVE DAD
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Kile, you are missing the point. This year has sucked ass for Matt in a lot of ways, but its also the best year of his life.
He gained the love of his life and lost the love of his life in 27 hours.
You cant write off this year for anybody. Least of all who has gained so much AND lost so much.
Oh, sure. This week it’s earthquakes AND car accidents. What will you find to whine about next Tuesday, Matt? Locusts? Spontaneous combustion? Enough with the trauma already! I hate to be the one to say it, but really, you are turning into such a drama queen.
But of course, I jest. So, so glad you’re all unscathed (albeit shaken). I like to think of it as just more proof that 2008:2 is awesome, and bound for even awesomer. It’s a scary thing to have happen, but after what you’ve already weathered, any loss that’s covered by insurance is a walk in the fucking park. It’s the other kind that blows. Oh wait…that reminds me…
Can’t say I’m at all surprised you’re getting fellatio-grams and other propositions, but I do have to come clean as far as inappropriate crushes: I just want you to know Piper understands now why it was so wrong to grab your ass at the pool party. In her defense, she thought you’d be cool with it – you spent so much time hanging around that baby, she just naturally assumed you were a pedophile.
(Hmm…was that joke wrong on enough levels or should I try to work in an ethnic slur?)
As for the asswipe driver — and I may have said this before –- I think you just can’t have yinless yang. You’ve seen, to an extent very few people ever will (granted, or hope to), just how fucking mind-bogglingly kind total strangers can be. Makes an odd kind of sense that you’d be more likely to run into a few really shitty ones now and then (er, or have them run into you), if only just to reinforce how lucky you are, and to show that at the end of the day, yang is STILL kicking yin’s ass. (In fact, it sounds like a show of hands for us mere mortals in the peanut gallery would indicate that far more of us have been victims of hit-and-runs than have received onesies from complete strangers, so your stats are golden — Yay 2008:2!)
Anyway, just wanted to pop in to let you to know I’m still reading, still caring, even if I haven’t had time to write for a while. I hope I can find the time sometime soon – particularly about Glamour+Controversy thing. I have an insight or two that might be interesting. Okay, okay…more like fifty. And probably interesting only to me. But still.
Take care, you.
god, that just sucks!
hope you have taken some analgesics and gone to bed – you may be sore tomorrow.
also – just in case someone above didn’t say this – I don’t know how you plan on disposing of the car seat, but do cut up the straps so someone else doesn’t take it and use it for their own little baby. I see car seats at yard sales all the time, and I always think – “how would you know that seat wasn’t in an accident?”
tuesdays suck.
I am so glad you and madeline are ok- that is seriously one of my biggest fears- someone hitting us with the baby in the car. madeline is just so precious- the woman that endangered that little princess will get hers in the end.
Hey Matt,
Call your car insurance about the car seat being in an accident. Most insurances provide a replacement car seat for free. Here are tips I found when I was in an accident: If you own a car seat that is ever in a car accident please mark the plastic of the frame with a permanent marker “IN ACCIDENT – DESTROY” then break it down and put it in the garbage. Your own car insurance will almost always pay for a replacement car seat after a car accident. Call them to request this. Do not risk putting your child in a car seat that could have underlying damage that puts your child at risk.
I am so glad you, Deb & Madeline are alright! What a day, huh?
Holy cow!
Glad that you are ok and everything is fine..
except the car :[
Glad that you knew to get a new car seat!
Hopefully one day Tuesdays will get better!
Delurking here to agree with Erin in the L.A. and second that notion to just upgrade the remainder of the year to 2008, ver. 2.1.
Sincerely glad that all three of y’all escaped without serious injury, and truly grateful that you and Ms. Madeline have gotten the dreaded car accident experience out of the way… and on the same day you decided to get the First Earthquake experience out of the way too?
Geez, I’m in awe of you, you multitasker.
HOLA Matt!
BUEN DIA
Like FATHER, like SON!
Doubtless you have good and strong “foundations”!…. Your father’s comment is so BEAUTIFUL and shows so clear the great family LOVE and SUPPORT that you & Maddy have!
Have a nice weekend
Enjoy!
besos y abrazos
Sol from Argentina
Oh my gosh Matt – I’m just so happy to see that all were safe and none of you were hurt in the accident! I can’t believe that b*tch drove off!!! I would never! I can’t believe people can be so irresponsible! I totally believe in karma – so that ones going to bite her in the ass in the end! I really hope that 2008 pt. 2 just keeps getting better – and yeah, it totally sucks that you’re got got smashed up- but it’s amazing that none of the three of you got hurt AND that you didn’t get hit by any other cars when you got push into the other lane!
Take care of yourself – and have an awesome weekend! HUGS!
Your Dad’s words are wonderful. You are lucky to have such a close family. Have a great weekend.
i love reading the comments from your dad… you can feel how proud he is of you and that is so so nice… i love that he is willing to share that with all of us…
I’m glad everyone is ok – geez – what kind of douchebag flees the scene of an accident?
I’ve been waiting for you to post since I heard about the earthquake. So glad you all are fine. Sorry about the accident. So not cool the lady fled. I’m thankful you, Madeline and awesome auntie Deb are safe.
This blog never makes me cry, because that’s just how numb I am, but DAD MADE ME CRY. I want him to be my dad.
Also, Matt, I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but you can’t put the baby in a car seat that’s been in an accident, and your insurance should pay for a new carseat. BWAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHA! I just wanted to be the kasquillionth person to say that.
wow, what a day. glad you all made it through tuesday safe and sound.
I’m glad you’re all ok. Once again, I couldn’t read all the comments, you have too many damn admirers! Not sure if anyone told you, but your insurance will pay for a new car seat, they’ll just add it to the collision coverage (been there, done that).
I’m so glad to hear that all y’all are okay. Yeah, that woman will get her’s definately… Glad everything’s okay after the quake as well…
My daughter’s dad was in a car accident the other day and it was a 3 car accident. The idiots in both of the other cars bailed and one of the cars was filled with drugs…nice. As they ran away they threw their guns and such in the trash cans along the street.
Glad you and Madeline are safe.
Man, I didnt see your Dad’s comments last night. That was awesome. I knew there wasnt any pretense. I think I love your whole family!
Though I am a bit irritated with your fellow Twin fans. WTF? Did they have hotdogs and beer from Boston at the Dome last night? Thats the only thing I can think of.
Your dads comment made me cry and laugh in a matter of seconds. I see where you get your humor.
What a great support system you have here of wonderful family and stranger/friends!
wonder if the insurance company also replaces pants, cuz i clearly would have crapped mine in that accident. probably would have crapped them during the earthquake as well.
LOVE your dad. straight up!
(((hugs)))
I’m so happy you guys are ok. That lady though… GRRRR!
Wow, Phoebe Rosenburg thinks she knows all, huh? Your car seat wasn’t expired. Most car seats (including the one for Madeline) expire after 6 years. I know that exact seat and pattern, as a CPS tech, and I can tell you it was NOT expired. Phoebe Rosenburg better do more research next time!
Anyway, great job Matt on mentioning getting Madeline a new seat after the accident. CA law requires the at-fault driver’s insurance co. replace any seat occupied in a crash. I know she won’t be found, though, so your insurance should cover it. You just helped educate many other readers, though.
Always thinking of you.
I’m with K8 in the N, love your Dad — and all the rest of your family, friends and support network! I have an awesome family of my own, but I’d be happy to be adopted by yours.
Glad you guys are okay. As to “what kind of douchebag flees the scene?” After living in the LA and getting hit several times, I’m guessing she didn’t have insurance. The ones who hit me never did. Ugh!
Hope you have a fun (and uneventful) weekend.
I thought of you guys when we heard about the earth shaker up here (I spent the afternoon updating my earthquake kit!) – glad to hear you are ok and there was no damage. As for the lady that hit your car – karma’s a bitch and she’ll get hers.
Matt –
Can we get an official ruling here, is it Maddy with a “y” or Maddie with an “ie”….or does she perfer Madeline??
hey matt. hope you don’t mind but i saved the picture of you two by the car. my mom and brother are bickering and madeline’s smile made me stop feeling worried, so it’s saved in case something else bad happens around here again, to look at and feel a little happier.
When I heard about the quake, I was at work and I told a coworker that I have a friend and his baby in LA, I wonder if they’re ok? And then I thought “wait a minute, shit, I don’t even know this guy-I’ve only read his blog. Not only that, but my friend doesn’t even know I exist because I’ve never even commented to him!”
I’ve been reading and getting to know you since the article in the StarTrib- in what April? And here we are, buddies!!! (little did you know)
Seriously, we’d get along great. My husband would totally take a trip to the Fetus with you-it’s his favorite place in the whole world.
I just wanted you to know that your friend here in MN is thinking and reading about you.
Glad ya’ll are ok after the wreck.
WHen getting your carfixed check w/ your insurance company regarding hit and run coverage.
My husband was a victim of hit and run (really it was more like a push and shove- an 18 wheeler decided he wanted to be where my husband was and shoved his car as he took over that lane .)
We put the claim into our insurance and my hubby told them it was hit and run and our rates didn’t get raised.
Good luck and I am glad ya’ll are o.k.
Matt,
Your dads words are beautiful. You can tell you come from a loving family… with a strong foundation… Keep smiling and doing what you’re doing! Enjoy Maddy’s smiles and giggles! Have a great wkend! xo
I cant believe no one stopped to see if you where ok….
what is this world coming to?
so glad you guys survived the drama. Please make sure LA is nice to Manny. We will miss him in Boston.
)
I had to chuckle about Kristie in MN’s comments above because my coworker and I were immediately worried about you and Maddy when we heard about the LA earthquake…
Another coworker overheard us talking and asked who our friend and his baby was who lives in LA but it was really tough for us to explain in such a way that we didn’t seem like freaks…”Um, yeah, we’re not really friends with them but we just feel as though we are.” Smooth….
So glad you’re all OK after the quake and accident and I understand how Awesome Auntie Deb earned her title – by been there when she’s needed most!
Wow, I’m so glad you guys are ok. Liz is watchin’ out for you guys up there, for sure. But you already know that, I think. Glad you, AAD and T.M. (The Madeline) are all ok. Anyway not that I’m stalking your blog but I need a good diversion for a few minutes and was hoping to see a Wednesday (or Thursday, LOL) update. I’ll check back later. And karma is a b*tch – that woman, whoever she is, will get what’s coming to her. How totally sucky to hit and run. Some people just aren’t right.
Not sure if it was mentioned but if you contact the carseat company and tell them how well the carseat held up in the accident, kept baby safe, etc, they might replace it for you! Glad you guys are alright!
I LOVE your blog. Your pictures are amazing and Madeline is so beautiful. I thought about you in Urban Outfitters yesterday- a robot lamp!!!
http://tinyurl.com/5obkty
Asalamalaykom,
Writing to you from the Roseville Panera…or rather on the bench down from the aforementioned restaurant (too cheap to buy). I’m no longer in the land of Mickey Mouse.
Alhumdulillah that we ever get to where we want to go. I’ve heard it said that God is the best choreographer. With all of the people navigating about on the planet, there truly are very few times when we bump into people.
For me, I’ve stopped saying anything about “luck” and just look at everything as blessings. You were indeed blessed with protection that prevented an incapable woman from hurting you. Alhumdulillah.
I always say this prayer when leaving the house, “May Allah protect me from hurting anyone and may Allah protect against anyone hurting me.”
May God also protect you and yours.
I read most of the comments and didn’t see this come up so I am sorry if this is redundant. You may want to keep the car seat and not dispose of it immediately. My mom was in an accident with the baby about a year ago and the car insurance company asked for the car seat about a week and half after the accident. They required us to turn in one to keep insurance so it would suck if you didn’t have the damaged one on hand just in case. I am happy everyone was alright.
I’m so thankful you and Madeline and awesome Auntie Deb weren’t hurt. As a previous poster said, Kharma will make it all right….
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/ChildRestraints/ReUse/RestraintReUse.htm
Not to be redundant. Actually I am not. I would rather be safe than sorry myself BUT insurance will not cover it because of these findings.
No airbags were deployed, the car was drivable etc. Chances are the carseat is just fine.
Can we STOP talking about the fucking car seat already? I am pretty sure that Matt has gotten a new one by now considering its Friday.
i’m so happy you, madeline and awesome auntie deb are all okay!! that can be pretty scary with your baby in the car and i love that the firemen were so attentive!
stay safe and i’m so proud of you that you knew about the car seat. just proves that as always, you rock as a dad! : )
Ummm… Where the hell did Matt go?!
WOW! Glad you, awesome Auntie Deb, and Madeline are okay! Who flee’s the scene of an accident like that? Must have not had insurance or something. Someone was looking over you guys!
Kristen from the Eagan MN
I am very glad everyone is okay. An earthquake and car accident in one day! That is certainly a lot to happen in one day.
WTF? I can’t believe that chick hit you and kept going. So glad you are all okay!
I’m so glad you all are ok. Scary and I can’t believe she left the scene. Some people… Ugh. Sorry it took me so long to post here, but I’m without a computer for a bit of time. Had to stop into a coffee shop and use their free internet just to read.
I am so happy that you and Madeline are safe and sound. I am a soon to be mother and read your blog coming from Storked. I am so sorry this happened but it seems you are an awesome dad in so many ways and you have a very cool sister, Auntie Deb there to help you out and be calm and supportive when she visits. I can’t believe the cop told you to follow her! NEVER NEVER NEVER is what we are told. He must have been a father with a temper or something. You did the right thing. Keep the stories of your day to day coming.
Love, Samantha and baby (Siena Harper)