wrong way

Today, Sam and I took the kids to my parents' house for lunch. When it was time to leave, we packed all of the kids into the minivan. We actually had two cars there so Sam hopped into the jeep and I hopped into the minivan. My parents live in a gated community. Sam headed for the exit that takes you the long way around and I decided to head for the closer exit that dumps you out at a light that takes forever and a day to change. I was just curious as to which way is actually faster. What I didn't take into consideration was the reaction the boys would have watching their Daddy drive away in a different direction. One simple turn of my wheel and suddenly I had two little boys crying hysterically in the back seat. I actually started to laugh because it seemed so absurd. And then I realized how upset they really were. I asked them what was wrong and Jem said, "Where is Daddy? Is he going to work?" I assured both of them that Daddy was not going to work and that he was going to meet us at our house. And, as luck would have it, Sam passed us as we were sitting at the forever and a day light. It turned green right after he turned in front of us so I was able to drive the rest of the way behind him. Once they had him back in their sights, the boys settled down and all tears ceased. There is no doubt that Daddy is the favorite in our house right now.