Kaleb loves to go to Chuck-E-Cheese and also to McD's and play in the tunnels.
Every time he goes in them, I try to be very casual as I track his location in the tunnel. I do my best to appear as relaxed as possible, as if I am enjoying a break while my son plays.
However, appearances are deceiving. Inside, my heart is pounding and my blood pressure is rising as I think of all the things that could happen to him.
For instance - what if a future Dateline "to Catch a Predator" is in there and tries to touch Kaleb? How would I be able to know it's even happening????
Or...what if a future Jeffrey Dahmer is lurking in the curve of the tunnel and catches Kaleb as he comes around the bend?
I'm being totally serious. These things actually cross my mind. If I lose track of him, I try my best to remain casual as I get up and walk around, eyes pointed upward towards all the shadows in the tunnel.
Of course, Kaleb is completely unaware of these goings-on as he crawls around and plays with his new "friends." When he finally emerges at the bottom of the slide, I give him a great big hug as I catch my breath and say a little 'thank you' to the Man upstairs.
