Imagine waking up from a relaxing nap, only to discover your 2-year-old son has mysteriously vanished.
You’d think that’s a classic recipe for parental distress, right? Marissa Jalea shared a video on TikTok of her toddler who decided to “hit the road jack”.
Now, we all know kids these days seem to have their own set of GPS co-ordinates right from the get-go. Gone are the days of hide-and-seek in the living room – Marissa’s kiddo took the game to a whole new level.
“He was not in the house. He was not in the basement. He was not in the front yard or the backyard. He was not around the block.
“I was sleeping… and he woke up from our nap, put his shoes on, left out the front door and walked to McDonald’s,” Marissa narrates in her video.
Turns out someone was in the mood for a happy meal and had went on a solo journey to none other than the Golden Arches – McDonald’s.
@mamarissax2 YALL I GENUINELY HAVE NEVER FELT SO SICK & SCARED! we already had the basement door switched out so we can lock it at night but NOW i need something for the front door! You never think it can happen to you, till it does!! Yall know i got this house babyproofed as much as possible but OMGG#greenscreenvideo#autismawareness#fyp#aidenandaleiya#twins#escapeartist#scared#twinsoftiktok#omg#runaway ♬ original sound - Marissa Jalea
Marissa’s son slipped out, crossed a busy road to get the holy grail of French fries and nuggets. Amidst the chaotic backdrop of today’s world, where every parent’s worst fears loom large, he managed to dodge the potential mishaps.
“It’s not funny, it’s hilarious that his fat a** went to McDonald’s. But in all seriousness, I’ve never been so scared in my life,” she added.
She then showed footage of a police officer helping her find her son who they ended up finding “just vibing out in the McDonald’s playland with some kids”.
Imagine the relief she felt knowing her son is okay and only wanted McDonald’s. He can be seen seated in the back seat of the family car, seemingly unfazed by the pandemonium he had caused.
‘’With NO MONEYY??😭😭😭😭😭😭,’’ commented one. Maybe the little guy just wanted to have some fun in the play area.
Apparently this happens all too often: “My son at 5 took his bike to the grocery store with a quarter. Someone paid for his candy before I found him! 😳”
These toddlers are as strong as an ox according to this mother: ‘’My son did this one time and walked to my grand parents house even though I put a nail in the door he still broke out.“