I’ve always wondered what I would do in a crisis with a house full of kids. Who would I grab first? How many kids could I carry at once? Would they sense the urgency if I told them to HURRY? Would the daycare kids’ parents reward me for my bravery and for saving their kids’ lives?
Yesterday was a test.
I was minding my own business.
The children were sleeping peacefully on their mats.
And then it happened.
Rudy and I jumped to our feet. We perked our ears. The house rattled and I ran to the back door to see if a car had crashed through my fence. Was there an accident? Did the mountain blow? WERE WE AT WAR!?!
As I stood in the backyard looking to the sky for clues I heard it again.
And I did what any protective daycare lady would do with a gaggle of sleeping children in her home…I left.
I’m writing this from a Starbucks in Kansas right now…
…too ashamed to admit that what turned out to be a Sonic Boom caused by fighter jets flying across my state faster than the speed of sound to accost a floater plane in the “no fly zone” during a visit from President Obama,
resulted in me fleeing said state with my dog. And my computer.
I didn’t rescue any children from the blast.
Had that been anything more than a false alarm I would have disappointed everyone.
But at least I’d be safe. At Starbucks. In Kansas.
To each his own.
Brittany Ciara says
Haha, it’s posts like these that make my love for you grow more, and more, and more, and MORE! ;)
xoxo
Erin says
My 1st thought was of Dorothy….I’ll get you my little pretty, and your little dog too! haha
Jeannette says
HAHAHA! LOVE THIS POST! I’m totally becoming your newest follower!
http://www.jatyourservice.blogspot.com
Honest to Christina says
I am in same said state (oooh alliteration..), and all I thought was,
“damn. we need to ask the landlord for double paned windows.”
I didn’t even bother to investigate until people all over FB started asking….
So, good. If there is a bomb, my dog won’t bark and I will be nothing but annoyed.
Nicole says
You have me rolling over here in Hawaii……your posts always put a smile on my face so it’s a good thing you brought your laptop. Kids are resilient….they’ll be resourceful and figure something out…..Glad your safe in Kansas where you can get a Latte as needed. :-D
dysfunctional mom says
You got the dog and the computer, I think your priorities are right in line.
Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry" says
You crack me up! Love your pictures too–you are so good at this! Everyone can’t be a heroin, but you rock at blogging!
Lindsay @ Just My Blog says
You should be pretty safe in Kansas. What is there in Kansas that someone could possible want to bomb? Maybe next time grab the power cord to your laptop though. Priorities, woman.
Nickie@Typecast says
ROFL!!
You could always escape over here to the UK. Pick me up on your way past ;)
small burst says
at least you had your wits about you and saved your dog and gathered your computer. LOL.
Jennifer says
It will be Lord of the Flies at the daycare, but you’ll be alright because you’ll be in Kansas. And why Kansas?
Stephanie S says
HAHAHA… Loving those images!
Cascia @ Healthy Moms says
That was hilarious! I’m sure you really fled the state! lol I love your images too. Very colorful.
Audreya says
A few months ago when the space shuttle was coming back, the flight plan took it over Arkansas. The news had been telling us for a few days that we might hear a sonic boom when it passed over, so when it did, I knew what it was. David was already on duty when the boom happened. I called him later and said “It was pretty cool to hear that boom from the space shuttle, huh?” He said “Is THAT what that was? I thought there was an explosion or something. But I didn’t see any smoke and I didn’t get dispatched anywhere, so I eventually figured it was nothing…” So to answer your question for David, apparently if he thought the world was ending, he would just continue to drive around in his squad car and be-bop to the radio… until he saw smoke.
Jeanette says
I just freakin love you! I’m sure you hear that a lot, but I’m totally serious. I so think we would should be best friends.
I’ll call you later! And then I’ll send you some chocolate.
T says
but when the tornado hits are you going to abandon the laptop or Rudy? and you KNOW a tornado is imminent, trust me… I lived in Kansas for two miserable years of my life.
Bethany says
Hilarious post! And amazing. My son is going through a “fighter jet” phase right now, right down to the concept of the sonic boom, which my husband explained to him recently. He woulda been fascinated!
Danielle Decker says
I also heard the sonic booms yesterday. It was a strange sound and it shook the ground. I didn’t bother to see what it was because I assumed it was the base that we hear bombing and practicing all of the time. But it was a different sound than usual. Love your graphics!
Lourie says
Gees, I knew my hearing was going bad, but this is just sad! I have a friend in Kansas, I’ll hook you up. :P
SaucyB says
It cracks me up when you do these. It’s rare to find something truly unique and original in blog land, but these types of posts are IT.
Mishelle says
SNORT!
I used to wonder if I could carry them all out and down a flight of stairs too! Thankfully I never had a scare like that though there were the windstorm days when I would watch the trees across the street as they swayed with the wind wondering about how they’d fall.
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Lindy Leigh says
Fighter jets flew over us from Portland and sonic booms were heard in Seattle where the President was speaking. All over a poor guy who was confused bout where to land his tiny plane. Better safe than sorry!
You’re so funny :) Love your comics. You need to start your own comic strip…we could use some fresh ones in the Sunday paper! Seriously.
Missy @ Wonder, Friend says
Our dryer blew up and briefly caught fire during nap time one day. I was pregnant at the time and had just propped my swollen ankles on the sofa, while my toddler was crashed out in his room. When the I discovered the smoky mess in the laundry room, my first thought was, “Why did this happen during nap time?! Now I have to wake him up!”
On the upside, two firetrucks worth of handsome fire men showed up.
Jennie says
I live in the Seattle area and heard them too! The first thing I thought was oh crap, the president is in town and I just felt my house shake, better get my booty to Canada cause it’s war!
Rose says
Lol! Really?
shafeena says
Haha… Thats hilarious… But we live in a very delicate world now. We should all make emergency plans with our kids :)
Lindsey says
LOL! Too funny!
This post inspired me to reveal my own, latest, overreaction (though I didn’t run to another state or anything). http://www.tattietats.com/2010/08/resident-scaredy-cat.html
SeaD says
Oh that was priceless. I have been ready your blog for a few months now and love your humor so I just had to comment. Your state is my state. Funny thing is, I didn’t hear a thing in my office. I guess it was pretty loud at home, though.
Dawn M says
Hahahaha…too funny! I love reading your blog. Always puts a smile on my face!
Kelly says
HAHA!! That is too funny! LOVE the pictures
Jen says
I love that you left. Truly, a great woman you are.
A for real laugh out loud post.
Alana @ Domestically Challenged says
So funny. Love the priorities. I would’ve grabbed my computer first. Then my cell phone. LOL
And super heart the images.
natalee says
LOL!!!!!!! You are soooooooo funny!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!! I love love love that you chose a Starbucks!!!
liz says
i’m always impressed with your artwork. you could tell me just about anything, as long as these graphics are included.
alexis says
i’m right there with you. my macbook always comes first.
Katrine says
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Lucy @ lucille in the sky says
I heard it too! I had no idea you were my *neighbor.* It was kinda scary, especially when my parents (who were on a boat in Puget Sound) called me to ask if I’d heard it as well. Then I knew it was something serious.
Cecelia Winesap says
I hear ya on the sonic booms! Those things are no joke! They’re like transformer explosions, only worse! :)
Cheryl @ Mommypants says
Hysterical! SO glad you were safe somewhere in Kansas..
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation says
I wish you had instead grabbed your computer and headed down to CA for bloggy boot camp this weekend!
You are too funny with these cartoons. Thanks for the laugh- I really needed that this afternoon!!
Carol says
Hey! Those kids have legs, don’t they? And brains? So – shouldn’t they be able to figure out if they hear loud booms and you’re running out with the dog and the computer, they should run too? Follow you as quickly as they can? You know what? They need to be independent and responsible for their actions. The dog and the computer? Not so much.
Kimberly says
I’d do the same thing :)
Kate says
Eh. Kids are hardy little suckers, anyway.
Jennifer @ The Mommy Mambo says
Was the coffee fresh?
I do love a good caffeine jolt after a stressful event, and running all the way to Kansas must have really taken it out of you!? LOL
So, my plan for D day is to throw all the kids into the bathtub of the hall bath with no outside walls or windows, cover them all with a mattress from the top bunk and then hide myself under the vanity. Oh and pray that I remembered clean underwear for all.
This plan has not been test as of yet. Somehow I don’t think it will run as smoothly as I envision………..
Crystal says
haha, loved the animation :)
Lauren @ me&mine says
Didnt realize we live in the same state! Unless the same exact thing happened here as well.. lol very cool!
Moonwolf says
OMG! This cracked me up! What more could you need — you have puppy, computer, AND coffee!?
Angel says
LMbo the expensive dog and the expensive puter, yup I totally get it/ Pat can do the kids right lol.Well wait what if he had been injured and unable to get home. Ok so the parents will show up panicked anyway so you are good carry on
Mama's Viewfinder says
Hysterical!
I would probably have grabbed only the computer! ;-)
Emmy says
Those images are the best!! Kansas is pretty safe, except for the tornados :)
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