Office Furniture Boxcar Racing

After 8 years of service to us (and about 60 overall), our retro thrift-store desk chair has been unseated by a newer model that doesn't have stuffing bursting from rips in its once fashionable faux leather.

Of course, that also means we get a big box. And big boxes are cool - especially if you happen to be under six years old (or father to someone who is). Given the sturdy construction of this box, I thought it perfect for Ella's first boxcar racer.

A skateboard, some rope and a saran wrap window later, Ella is ready to roll...with a sister stowaway.


After the success of the first run, I fashioned a boxcar racer box-cam to capture the thrill of the race.


Ella still wants to paint it, and maybe add a spoiler, but I think this is the first of many.