Thursday, November 6, 2008

Let me start off by saying I just don't get it! A couple of weeks ago Dawson, for reasons beyond my own comprehension, decided it would be fun, thrilling, cool (I guess) to ride his bike down our cement stairs outside that lead to our basement. He did this without wearing a helmet either because he said "I will stay in the backyard Mom." Silly me, I figured that would be O.K. since I didn't think he could go fast enough to get hurt. Just proof I do not think like a boy! He came in crying with scrapes to his hands. Yep that was it. I tried once again to explain to him about being safe. He simply said I am fine I only hurt my hands! SERIOUSLY! No stitches, no broken bones, no helmet, He is so lucky and I guess I count my blessing on that. However luck has to run out some time right? That some time was last night. Last night Dawson was dancing- thats right just dancing in the kitchen when he spun around and whacked his head on the corner of the bottom cabinet. He cut his head right above and into his eyebrow. Off to the ER we went to get his first set of stitches. I say first because I am not naive enough to think he will somehow learn from this. He was really brave at the hospital. He was really nervous about getting a shot but Daddy gave him a blessing before we left, so he was calm and even telling the Dr. jokes. He laid so still when he was getting his stitches-I was so proud, he only sits still when he sleeps! All in all he handled it so well and was a very brave trooper! I just wish I could actually know how to protect him. Apparently he can be evil- canivel outside but no dancing inside. Like I said earlier I just don't get it!!


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8 comments:

Nat Lud said...

My poor Big D! Oh, the things I have to look forward to!

Jessica said...

What is it with boys! Being dangerous is in their DNA. Glad Dawson is okay.

mccall... said...

WOW

Galloways said...

From one mother of an active boy to another. Get prepared for years of stitches and trips to the ER. At least he has a nurse for a mom. Note for Dawson:Good job on being so brave getting your stitches buddy!

Mandy said...

Poor guy! He's just starting to break you in. In a six month period, between my two boys we had: a broken foot, staples in the back of the head, and stitches in the forhead! Chicks dig scars though, right?

Mortimer Family said...

Dawson, Dawson, Dawson...we knew this would eventually happen. It was inevitable,not because of your lack of parenting skills, but because that's just what Dawson does. He reminds me so much of Riley! We are glad that he is okay. What a tough guy!

Haguewood Family said...

Oh ouch! I just got done reading my other friends blog who just took her little guy to the ER for the same thing. It must be in the air!

Camille said...

Now I know the whole story! Cutest little boy even with stiches!!