Wheel Loader What?

The other day I popped into the library to pick up some books that I had on hold. That is the only reason that I let Noah take the toy into the library in the first place. I was just popping in.

In those few minutes he managed to set down and forget his toy wheel loader.

I didn't notice until we were home. I called the library to check the Lost and Found, hoping against hope that someone returned it rather than snagging it. The Library Lady I spoke with was very helpful. Just a little confused.

LL: "What are you looking for?"

Me: "My son's toy wheel loader."

LL: "A what?"

Me: "Um, a toy wheel loader...a construction a machine...it's bright orange..."

LL: "Oh, um, ok. Just a moment, let me look."

You know you are mother of sons when you know the difference between an excavator, skid steer loader and a wheel loader. Oh, and your 3 old can speak knowledgeably (if not completely clearly) about a "cwamshell bucket" and his favorite 'books' are really Leibherr brochures.

PS. While the wheel loader was not there the first time I called, it was the second time (and I had a similar conversation as the first time) and later successfully retrieved.