could have told them that from the get go

[busybl]

my first thought when I heard about the balloon story was he's hiding. He thinks he's in big trouble
and he's hiding. It's good they tried to get the balloon and rescue the boy but an experienced
mom should have started a scared little boy search at the same time. I'm so happy this ended well.

[librechik]

1. yeah, you and a legion of parents and cops with personal experience

of lost little boys who hide when in trouble.

[The Wielding Truth]

2. I was concerned that they under-reacted, but they responded perfectly.

[Zix]

3. I kinda thought so. But hey, I thought, you never know...

[Chemisse]

4. Yeah I thought, either that poor little kid is dead

Or he is hiding 'cause he let the balloon loose.

I'm glad he is okay.

[spanone]

5. then why didn't you?

[WolverineDG]

6. Perhaps that's why the cops searched the house first

:eyes:

dg