It ain't really lost until momma can't find it.
When I loose something I go to the wife and tell her I can't find "X"
Her first question
Where did you have it last?
My response
If I knew that, it wouldn't be lost.
I get that look.
Then she finds it.
If she can't find it-then it's lost. Until it turns up-or I buy a new one and then don't care.
Then I find it and now have two.
I suspect I am not alone regarding this scenario