Oh No!

Something I can no longer say has never happened to me, has happened. There was a "first" that occurred today for myself and the pugs. Yes, the pugs were present for this monumental "event" too. It was a "first" for them too. The three of us got stuck in the elevator. Living in a mid-rise apartment complex like we do I have often wondered if we could get by without ever getting stuck in the elevator. Well never mind, it's happened.

There I was getting on the elevator with both boys in tow. I pushed the button to go down to the first floor. I estimate we were between floor 3 and 2 when the power went out and a sudden drop occurred. There I stood in a pitch black elevator. Couldn't see my hand in front of my face and I certainly could not see the pugs. I heard them make noises, I quickly sat down on the floor of the elevator then took each little pug face in my hands as I tried to determine which pug was which. Thank goodness for Cody's long tongue. It wasn't long before Cody was hitting the panic button. He was loudly hitting the panic button, might I add. The power came back briefly then cut out again. Once the power came back on and stayed on the elevator didn't start up, I had to use the emergency call button on the elevator door panel. We were soon freed from the elevator, being greeted by numerous people and emergency workers that had apparently gathered around the elevator on the first floor. It was slightly embarrassing as I walked out of the elevator with a panic stricken Cody. Oh good times!

Trust me folks, it was anything but a delight being stuck in the elevator with Cody. The poor thing! He doesn't handle emergencies well! Simon seemed quite calm. I certainly would have preferred for that "first" to have happened when I was alone and not with the boys. Getting Cody back on the elevator late tonight for the last walk of the day will be a true trick! I might have to lure him with peanut butter.