MapQuests Got Nothing on Me!

On the way home from a playdate the other day, we were diverted off of the road by some police officers. "Dudes" were cutting each other off and zooming through the parking lots. They seemed very angry. I could tell that Mama was getting a little tense.

Of course, being the ever-curious toddler, I wanted to know what was going on. "What is it, Mama?! What happened, Mama?! Dude bang car, Mama?!" Despite Mama's reassurances that the police officer was asking us off the road to help someone, I wanted to know more. "Why?"

At this point, Mama was figuring how to get home. Of course, that didn't stop me from asking all of my questions. Finally Mama said, "Honey, Mama needs to pay attention so I need you to be quiet for a minute, okay?" Of course, it didn't work. So Mama was a little more firm that she needed me to be patient so she could concentrate.

I finally listened.

Then, out of the blue, I exclaimed, "I thinking!" And then "I have idea!!!"

Mama asked me what my idea was. I told her to go "That way." and pointed to a road up ahead. Apparently, it was a good idea because Mama started laughing and reached behind to give me a high five. I guess she didn't expect a toddler to be thinking, tapping her hand on her mouth, and then giving directions.

We did make it home safely, but not before seeing a bunch of police cars and fire trucks in the road. Again I asked Mama my new favorite question: "Why?"

Mama told me that "They're cleaning the road to make it safe for everyone. And the best way to be safe is to listen to Mama when she says to be quiet. Mama needs to focus on driving."

"Okay, Mama," I said. "I listen."

And I did!