OMG! I am such a bad daddy! Today we stopped at Taco Bell in Minooka Illinois on our way from Michigan to Utah. AnnMarie was already back in the RV and I accidentally left with the other kids while Gracie was still in the bathroom. About 30 miles down the freeway, 3 cops pull me over. You would have thought I robbed a bank!
"Sir are you missing any kids?" Quick head count..."GRACIE!"
So we headed back to Taco Bell, escorted by the police. In a sheer panic thinking the whole time how traumatized she must be.
When we got there we rush in to find Gracie with 2 police officers, some workers and a few concerned citizens. There was Gracie laughing and joking and telling stories. She had a Mountain Dew freeze (caffeine), cinnamon twists (sugar) and a bag of toys (a nice lady ran across the street and bought for her). She didn't seem the least bit affected. As we loaded back up in the RV, Jarod said, "I wish I could get forgotten..."
Needless to say, I will never forget exit 122 on the I-80 in Minooka, IL...
Awesome story!
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