I just tore the house apart trying to find it and no such luck. Then I remembered that we went to Subway after Coop’s haircut. Rookie Mom mistake #6,571: I let him bring the car into a public place (and out of the house for that matter). He was racing it around the chip shelf while I let him chose which bag of chips he wanted. I’m pretty sure he left it there.
I just called Subway and played the frantic Mom whose kid left his Hotwheel behind and had them look for it for me. The kid that I spoke with (9pm night shift) didn’t offer to look. I had to ask him to. Couldn’t he tell this was a HOTWHEEL EMERGENCY?!? The Hotwheel in question is probably old enough to be his Father!!!! I made the kid take down my number and call me if it happens to turn up. I imagined him holding the receiver on the counter while he pretended to look and then pretended to write down my number. Can you tell I’m a little pessimistic about it actually showing up? I hope Coop’s dear friend made its way into someone else’s loving care and that they appreciate Mr. Race Car as much as Coop does (did).
Now I must prepare myself for what I’m going to say when he asks for it tomorrow.
Option 1- Tell him Race Car is off at Talladega Raceway finally pursuing his dream of becoming a contender and making left hand turns forever.
Option 2-Search on eBay for a Marlboro Hotwheel from 1978. That should be a breeze to find (HA!). Piece of cake.
Option 3-Explain to him that we lost Mr. Race Car (don’t tell him where or we’ll never be able to walk into a Subway without searching for it) and take him to buy a replacement. Never mind that he has a plethora of cars already.
Answer: I’m pretty sure we’ll be going with Option 3. We’ll just have to see if he can find a suitable replacement.
Farewell Mr. Race Car…..We will miss you and you’ll forever be in our hearts.
And remember kids, just say no to smoking.
6 comments:
Oh no! I'm sorry for your loss. (And I'm rethinking my decision not to buy a duplicate back-up sleep buddy for Zoe...)
Completely unrelated but striking my pre-7am funny bone: the word verification is "dinglys." HA.
OH NOOOOOO!! This is not good. Not good at all. I'm currently searching Ebay for an identical car because I'm feeling the panic/urgency you must be feeling.
I too have ripped a house to shreds looking for the only thing in the world that will comfort my little dude at night. Since that horrible experience we purchased several lovies that are identical so that the nightmare won't repeat.
uggg. I'm searching, because OMG. It must be found!!!
I GOT IT!!!
Lancia Stratos Turbo 1977 red/white (Marlboro) 1978 Tomica F66 $15.00
http://www.breithaupts.com/mincar-l.htm
Oh shoot. Just realized this guy doesn't sell it. I'll keep looking.
that sucks. damn that gum-chomping teenager for not taking this seriously!!!
Maybe it won't be that bad. Maybe he'll forget about it. Maybe.
Thanks Girls for your condolences. Coop woke up this morning saying OH NO Racecar when he realized it wasn't in his bed. I told him we lost it so we'd have to get him a new one today after we went to the doc. So far, so good. I let him pick one out. He chose a Cars (as in the Disney Cars)Lightning McQueen Racecar. I'm hoping it will stick because it will be much easier to replace. And what's up with wanting to sleep with a car????? They certainly aren't very snuggly.
K~you're so sweet to look on ebay. Thanks.
Coop now refers to his new Race Car as "nother one racecar"
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