Emmett had finished his OT session, so we got in the elevator and Corbin pushed the button for the first floor. (We were only on the second floor) The doors closed and I felt the elevator move, but the doors didn't open. I waited for a minute, then I tried pushing the open door button and the other floors...nothing! Then, I pushed the alarm button a few times and finally decided to call the front desk.
The nice lady on the other end said she would call maintenance right away. About ten minutes later, I heard a voice ask how many were in the elevator and she said that emergency personnel was on it's way.
I couldn't help, but laugh! I had seen this happen on sitcoms, but had never experienced it myself. Corbin and Emmett didn't mind at all. Corbin was taking videos on my phone and Emmett had the giggles. They were having fun. I had snacks and drinks in the diaper bag and there was a mirror on one wall, so that alone could entertain Corbin for hours!
On a side note, just before we got on the elevator I asked Corbin if he wanted to use the restroom on the 2nd floor or downstairs. He opted for downstairs. He was a bit concerned when I told him that the elevator was stuck, but he managed to wait and I had diapers in the bag if he couldn't!
Seth always thinks I overpack for short trips, but this is a prime example of: "it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!"
They managed to get the doors open about 40 minutes later, which was perfect timing because Emmett couldn't wait like Corbin did and that tiny space was becoming quite fragrant! We made a pit stop on our way out and told the receptionist that the next time we have an appointment, we will definitely use the restroom BEFORE we get on the elevator!
Having fun on our little adventure!
