The kid loves, is addicted, is obsessed
with this “Thomas the Tank Engine” stuff.

He goes to bed with it,
brings it with him when he takes a bath,
takes it with him everywhere he goes.
He even holds his pee and not go potty,
and just would rather play with them.

So when I saw this “Day out with Thomas” event coming to Florida,
we just had to take him and see it.

And when we got there, I shit you not,
the kid was happier than a two-peckered dog in a street full of fire hydrants.

He just went nuts.

It was really worth it, seeing the kid,
in his own little euphoric state.

But one thing I must put in the picture here,
is that sometimes, in events like these,
There should be a disclaimer that states,
“Souvenirs, toys and paraphernalia
are actually 300% more expensive than they should.”

Or
“It’s either you buy these ridiculously expensive stuff, or your kid will hate you for life.”

Or
“When you head to the cashier, don’t forget to bend over,
because you will be gloriously screwed.”

It is “Consumer Extortion” at it’s finest.

Case in point,

A “Thomas the Train” Plastic Whistle costs $9 !
A “Thomas the Train” underwear for $10 !
And a “Thomas the Train” toothbrush for $8.

I don’t know about you, but I think that is a little bit too much.
These things won’t even last 3 months in our house.

But, No matter.

At least, I saw how Tyler enjoys his new plastic whistle,
playing with it in the car, on our way back home.

You couldn’t put a price on that precious smile.

Plus,
I am so gonna look good in my new “Thomas underwear.”

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Pictures of our “Day out with Thomas” are now posted under Photos.