@rosered55, just wanted to say that I’m sorry you had a tough time this weekend. Hope you find an easy solution to the key issue (lots of options to choose from) so, should you ever be locked out again, you have an easy way back in.
The fake sprinkler head is sold at Home Depot for about $3
Our front door locks behind you unless remember to push a little button on the inside of the door before you walk out of the house.
Bury it along the outside foundation wall.
Still looking for a great spot for the “key hide”. I don’t want to leave it with neighbors because they have kids and while i trust the adults I’m not opening my house to their kids (or friends).
Under the propane bottle if you have a grill in you backyard.