I was at the post office today mailing two long-delayed giveaway prizes (sorry, Diana and Denise — they’re on their way!). A young man came in carrying an infant car seat. While waiting in line I saw him smiling at the baby and making the occasional funny face. What a loving father, I thought.
As I got into my vehicle I saw two little boys, aged about 3 and 4, in the adjacent vehicle. One of the children caught my eye and smiled. The car’s windows were rolled down. No adult was in sight.
I started to back out of the parking space — and then pulled forward once more. It just didn’t seem right to leave two kids unsupervised.
Eventually their dad returned. You guessed it: He was the guy carrying the car seat.
“What took you so long, daddy?” one boy asked fretfully.
Good question.