Something happened today that has never happened in my life. I actually cried talked my way out of a speeding ticket. Pigs flew, hell froze over, and my faith was temporarily restored in humanity—at least for a day.
Was it my smooth powers of persuasion? Doubtful.
Was it the fact that Statey felt sorry for me, as I was on my way to the airport to pick up my mother-in-law? Possibly.
What it the fact that ONE and THREE were utterly charming in the back seat? Probably. Definitely.
When Statey asked THREE how old she was, THREE slyly held up three fingers and gave him the most subtle come-on-dude-you’re-really-not-going-to-bust-my-daddy-are-you look. Statey had no chance after that. And miraculously, I drove away with a written warning and a stern reprimand.
Oh, and my favorite moment of the incident: when Statey (boy I like writing Statey) was back in his cruiser writing up my warning, THREE said in a voice as put off by the whole ordeal as possible, “just go Daddy.” Hmmm….I mused….maybe if I was Burt Reynolds and this was 1981.
Posted by MammaLoves on February 24, 2007 at 12:19 am
Darn if those kiddlings don’t come in handy every once in a while, huh?
Way to go THREE!!!
Posted by yellojkt on February 24, 2007 at 5:32 am
The only ticket I talked my way out of was going back to the daycare center to pick up something my kid had left behind. It helps to have a cute toddler with you apparently.
Posted by Denver Dad on February 24, 2007 at 7:38 am
Hahahah! That’s awesome! With my luck, I’d get pulled over and Chunk would start screaming, “Where’s Daddy? Where’s Daddy?” and then I’d *really* have some ’splainin to do.
A Canonball Run remake with babies? Hmmmm. Better get an agent, Mitch, that kind of thing could make you some money!
Posted by Jeff on February 24, 2007 at 7:51 am
I was wondering what those flying pigs were all about. I assume you gave THREE a big high-five and told her that she rocked.
Posted by Mitch McDad on February 24, 2007 at 9:04 am
ML-So true. YJ-That’s seems to be the trend. DD-I think bail would be set pretty high for that one. And I already have all the key people in play, I’m just trying to lock down Dom DeLuise. Sure he’s got to be five bills by now, but we’ve got him in the gym three times a week. Jeff-I think she already knows she rocks. I’m screwed.
Posted by des on February 24, 2007 at 9:07 am
At least Statey didn’t hear THREE say that. He might have thought you were running a scam operation.
Posted by Genilimaa on February 24, 2007 at 10:36 am
Ha! I like it that the three-year old gave you the go-ahead, as if you were just waiting for her signal. A tight team, used to escaping the law?
My two 5+3 year olds were quite excited when I was pulled over and asked to do an alcohol exhaust test. “What does it say, mom, what does it say??!!” I played along, telling the kids that I had no idea how the test would come out. The policeman looked very amused.
I’m visiting after reading about you over at Kitten Down Under’s blog. I like getting tips of good things to read!
Posted by Hygiene Dad on February 24, 2007 at 12:53 pm
I hope THREE Got a trip to the ice cream store for her Oscar winning performance.
Posted by Mooselet on February 24, 2007 at 2:35 pm
I was pulled over once on the Mass Pike with my kids in the back – they were around 7 and 4 at the time, I think – and I still got the ticket!!! I also got one nearly two years ago – on MOTHER’S DAY – with an adorable 1 year old in the back. Apparently my kids are unable to charm law enforcement – can you get yours to give mine lessons?
Posted by L.A. Daddy on February 25, 2007 at 12:28 am
Lucky! I used to talk my way out of every ticket back when I lived in Ohio. Even got pulled over for going 130 (on the off-ramp) and the cop told me he’d have to ticket me as a “low flying aircraft.”
But out here, you never get out of tickets. They just start writing as they’re walking to your car. So… I have fun with it.
“Do you know why I pulled you over?”
“I’m thinking it’s the 12 pounds of marijuana in my trunk? No?”
“Can I see your driver’s license?”
“Sure, can I see your gun?”
Posted by (un)relaxeddad on February 25, 2007 at 12:02 pm
Almost worth catching a ticket for! Can’t imagine the same thing happening in London. Mind you, can’t imagine a car managing to get up enough speed in most London traffic to pick up a ticket. Most things around here are decided via cameras, anyway. They’re not note for their susceptibility to infant charms, more’s the pity…
Posted by Paige on February 25, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Okay, this post hit the spot on so many levels: the Statey references, the edited out crying, the Cannonball Run kicker…
Very nice. And congrats to you for escaping the dread ticket.
Posted by PunditMom on February 25, 2007 at 8:41 pm
You knew the kidlets would come in handy some day, right? (Just kidding — good work on getting out of the ticket!)
Posted by dennis on February 25, 2007 at 9:52 pm
Can you tell me when Statey moves to my State?
Posted by JayMonster on February 26, 2007 at 6:09 am
Wouldn’t this have been more on the mark?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076729/
Posted by Mitch McDad on February 26, 2007 at 7:29 am
Yes JM…..Smokey was probably on my mind, too. 2nd time in a week I’ve been off my game. That’s what 5 days alone with the kids will do for you. Nice catch!
Posted by Kate on February 26, 2007 at 9:30 am
Wow! Where were you when I got my Speeding Ticket back in November? I couldn’t talk my way out of anything.
Posted by whit on February 26, 2007 at 10:47 am
My wife got away with one recently due to some cuteness (the kids!) too.
Kids are starting to pay for themselves.
Posted by OddMix on February 27, 2007 at 12:51 pm
“Just GO, Daddy!” ROTFL