Comments on: Add Another Letter to the Dossier!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:31:32 +0000

If I had been with Matt, we’d have been right there with you. I think it was only the prospect of having to leave Simon alone in the back that forced our hand. And we’re glad you made it home safely that night, too!

By: christine

christine — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:03:51 +0000

We’re law breakers! Back in November when we bought the Subaru from a chain-smoker, we had it detailed in an attempt to get rid of nearly 7 years of stench. Alise was about 8 months old. Well, it was raining and we were late to pick up from the shop. A guy was waiting in his car with our keys. He drove off as soon as he handed them to us. Only then did we discover that they forgot to put the car seat back in! Everyone was gone, it was raining and I could hear the phone ringing inside when I called. We were stuck. That’s when we made the decision to belt Alise in the center with Ian riding in the back with her. I drove as carefully as I could in traffic. Alise must have been comfortable because she fell asleep. We got 2 free Ultimate washes and 1 1/2 hours of oxygenation out of it (the smell is gone), but most of all I am grateful we got home safely that night.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:20:55 +0000

I just read part of a book (I catalog medical books for an academic library) on respite care for carers of Alzheimer’s and other dementia patients, and the respite workers say the same thing–that while Grandma is in the middle of calling her son or daughter to “get me out of this place, I hate it here!” she’s also having a ball playing bingo, or cards, or socializing with the other kids. I’m with Simon’s teachers–don’t believe it! It’s just a guilt trip! Lol. Poor Matt–I probably would have strapped him in with the seat belt and hope I didn’t get caught. Good move on the 2nd car seat.