Sunday, January 27, 2008

Wild ride for the wee one

Dear Peanut,

I know you were wondering about the extra rumble yesterday. What was the fuss about? Well, there was a slow driver ahead of us and daddy decided to pass him. Since the road was snowy our car went slightly out of control, we found ourselves heading off to the left side ditch. Unfortunately, there was no trees, poles, rocks or anything and it was smooth sailing until we stopped after 50 meter slide next to the field. So, were left unharmed and tried to get out of the car. Daddy's door wouldn't open so we had to get out from the passenger side, though the car was quit tilted. We managed to get out and after tens of passing cars one couple stopped and asked if we needed assistance. I asked whether they had rope and and they did, trouble was it wasn't long enough. Our car was quite far from the road and to be honest, their four-wheeler wouldn't have been enough anyway. They stayed with us until the farm owner from the other side of the road came to see what we were about. He had heavy duty vehicles and he knew what to do. The couple waited until the farm owner had picked up his lorry and left for shops. Mr Höglund said we could leave the rope at his local, they would know him there.
So, the farm owner came and pulled our car from the ditch, bumper had to be taken off but the car was intact. While he pulled the car, daddy went to sit inside and mommy was scared to death the car would roll around with daddy still there. Unfortunaly, it didn't and mommy was so relieved after car and daddy were safe on the road side again. Mommy cried a little but that was just the excitement and relief. You were safe, thank goodness. Mommy was a little afraid what the excitement might cause but you are still there and I felt you move many times during the evening and night. Whew.