World's Worst Mother Award

I thought I'd take a little 45 minute snooze on the couch before meeting Sam at the bus stop. I set the kitchen timer before laying down. It either didn't go off or I didn't hear it. Just like I didn't wake to the house phone ringing. My cell phone wringing shortly after the house phone is what woke me. I jumped in the van and met the bus at the end of the road. I was met with his little face looking puzzled as he walked tentatively off the bus. "Mommy, that girl knocked on the door but it was locked." I can't remember the last time I've felt this awful.