The Case of the Missing Shoe

It's amazing how much more crucial the finding of missing belongings becomes when you have a kid. I am already quite a forgetful person; I lose things all the time, and, compared to my husband (he's really clean), it frustrates me but I've learned to deal.

Fast forward to Saturday...we went for a bike ride  on our new bikes (trailer for Brody), and I put on his new Keen sandals. I found them at Everyday Outfitters in Eagle and couldn't resist buying them, despite the $40 price tag. Now the boy already had several pair of shoes, but he needed some sandals for the summer (right?). When we got home, I was exhausted and sat on the couch. Now I remember Brody walking around playing with his new sandals but had no idea where he had put one of them. I looked all over the place, thinking to myself, "Where would a one year old put a sandal?" The toilet? Nope. The shower? Nope. Behind any door in our house? Nope. In the cabinet he likes to play in? Nope. Couldn't find the sandal anywhere! Today I'm putting his toys away and, alas, the missing shoe was under his drum! I wonder why he thought that would be an optimal place...