A dad’s frantic messages to his partner after their little one got sick in the car have gone viral, and for good reason! Every parent has a legendary barf tale, swapping them like war stories, but few can match the chaos of this one. Recently, a father named Jake Thompson shared a series of texts he sent to his wife, Lucy, after their toddler, Oliver, had a major vomiting episode in the car. The absurdity of his situation has parents everywhere laughing and cringing in solidarity.
The adventure began one evening when Jake met up with Lucy to exchange vehicles so she could enjoy a night out with friends while he took care of the kids. Unfortunately, on the way home, Oliver unleashed a monumental vomit. In a moment of desperation, Jake snapped a photo and sent it to Lucy, who didn’t respond. Things quickly spiraled from there:
I just stopped the car and am trying not to hurl myself.
Call me!
I just threw up trying to clean him!
It smells SO awful here!
You’d think the vomit-soaked toddler and non-responsive wife would be the worst of Jake’s troubles, but the night had more in store. He found himself pulled over on the side of the road, right by a stranger’s lawn, which led to an unexpected encounter. The homeowner came out to confront him, questioning whether he was drunk while driving with his children. To make matters worse, she called the police:
I seriously don’t know what to do; I keep gagging while trying to clean him!
I’m losing it on some lady’s lawn, and she’s asking if I’m intoxicated with the kids in the car.
I’m trying to explain that I’m just a sympathetic vomiter who can’t handle the smell!
This is so gross!
Oh great, now the cops are here!
I may have to take a breathalyzer test! YOU OWE ME BIG TIME!
Jake, the ultimate sympathetic vomiter, passed the breathalyzer with flying colors and finally managed to get home with his still-retching son—though the journey was far from pleasant.
Meanwhile, Oliver continued to be sick.
WHAT DID HE EAT? IT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN FISH!
ANSWER YOUR PHONE!!!
At least I passed!
Trying to drive with the windows down and my shirt over my nose.
Jake’s tale serves as a reminder that parenting is often about navigating the worst-case scenarios. It’s not just about dealing with messes, but also about nosy neighbors and frantic phone calls that go unanswered. Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong, and it might just be a good idea to keep a spare Hazmat suit handy!
In the end, Jake gained a hilarious story to share at playdates and birthday celebrations, despite the car seat being a total loss, his wife’s car being forever stained, and nearly getting arrested in the process.
UPDATE: There was no breathalyzer test, but it’s still a hilarious tale!
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In summary, Jake’s experience highlights the unpredictable chaos of parenting, where even a simple car ride can turn into a comedy of errors.