I have to write this down so years from now I will remember. Because I am forgetting things latley.
So Friday's M has early out day. They are released an hour earlier than normal. Well, I totally forgot. Which is weird because I don't forget things like that. He is let out at 2:10. I remembered this at 2:20. Not bad, only 15 minutes late. So when I remember I grab C and we leave. Half way there she asks me where Eli is. OH...............that kid. You mean the one I left home asleep in his crib? Nice.
So do I turn around? Just hurry and get Mason?
I decide to keep going. If Eli woke up he would be okay. The house was locked and he can't get out of his crib. He can only cry. (I rehearsed this so I would know what to say to Child protective services) I'll hurry and get M who will be patiently waiting for me outside the school.
I pull up to the curb and leave Camden in the car. I run in and don't see M. Mmmmmmm...........maybe he is in his classroom. Nope
Lunchroom maybe? Natta
I am starting to get worried. Where would he go?
Bathroom? NO
His teacher feels horrible and is looking everywhere. Meanwhile I am thinking about Eli at home. After realizing this is taking longer than I planned, I go out to the car to get C.
Then I hear someone yell "Mom!" I turn at it is M. He is in a van pulling up to the school.
When I asked him where he was he says,
"You weren't here so I started walking home."
You what?!
Okay, we don't live in walking distance from the school. A kid's mom from his class saw him walking and stopped.
When she asked him if he lived by the school he said "well, I live somewhere."
The whole way home I had a talk with him what to do if I'm ever late. (which probably won't be ever again. Notice I said probably. Just being honest)
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Oh my heck! I just laughed my guts out! Man are we getting old or what? I forget things all the time lately. I don't know what Austin would do If I forgot to get him on time, probably FREAK out!!! Mason is so funny!
This makes me laugh because it happened to MY mom a time or three!
Thank you for this Ames,
I am feeling so much better about the whole "Dylan swimming situation" now. Thank you for the extra confidence. It is great to know other great moms make mistakes too. Tip~ Maybe it would help to have Mason memorize his address and phone number...not that it will ever happen again.
Amy what are you doing girl? Ok I just had to ask cuz it's me. I wish i could laugh, but the whole time I'm like oh my gosh three kids just must be so much work. My sister tells me all the time how busy it is. So its no wonder you are forgetting things. Don't let it happen again!!! ha ha ha. No I loved the stroy,and it must be funny now. They are all loved and safe and sound. By the way I love the new background. I really need to work on mine. We just got to Az. Cody was here for a few weeks before us, but now we are here getting moved in and I will post soon about all the fun. Hope life is good. MIss you.
What?! oh, mason. I can totally see him saying that. But no worries, if he gets lost he has one of the basic survival tools... a pocket knife. Did I get that right daegan? The only other things he would need is a flashlight and slice of bread (to sustain him on his long journey)
That was a funny story well worth staying up to read (I have to work in the morning and really should be in bed!). I swear that women lose a little more of their brain with each kid! I used to think I was pretty smart, but now I seriously consider myself a dumb blonde! I guarantee that you're not the only mom who has done that. I walked home from softball practice in Thayne once when my parents forgot me!
I'm with Ginnie on the whole survival thing. But on the flip side have you double checked www.familywatchdog.com just to see what predators are located within the neighborhood? Ok j/k, I am sure it won't happen again, and I mean about being late, not about leaving Eli home alone.
You and Lindy should form a support group to remind yourselves what awesome moms you really are--even if your brain is taking a vacation.
Maybe D can teach Mason how to use a compass...or you can teach him how to hike up his shorts, show a little leg, and hitch a ride.
oh Amy! it is okay, after reading Lindy's blog and myself forgetting about Adlee's early release day, you are just fitting in with the rest of us old farts! miss you guys
That is a funny story, but I have to say for someone who hardly ever forgets things you have been forgetting things a lot lately....:) I want to know what Eli was doing when you did finally get home!? Ha! HA! Mason cracks me up!
P.S. Call me this week so Jack and Eli can "play" while we sit around lazily chatting the morning away!
Heather
Amy I laughed so hard reading this story! It made my day. We miss you guys. Hope all is going well
Oh my gosh, I cant believe that story!!!! Im glad Mason was okay. I bet it was so scary in the moment, but its good you can laugh about it now.
I am totally scared of the CPS! Being a good mom can still get you in trouble, it's just not enough these days. As with everyone else...good to know were all human and make little mistakes now and then. I am glad everything turned out ok. Let me know when you are in town.
Oh my, what a great story! Scary, but luckily everything turned out good, so now it's funny :)
Oh man I laughed so hard reading that story! I'm glad all of your kids were okay :) I am with the others on all the survival techniques and supplies.
Oh man I laughed so hard reading that story! I'm glad all of your kids were okay :) I am with the others on all the survival techniques and supplies.
The Gunn's and you forgetting kids, love it. I think the schools do stuff like that just to mess up the parents and make them feel bad. Gerat story though and I can totally see Mason just walking home, not really knowing where he was headed.
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