We had a dramatic afternoon yesterday. The reality of having two children is upon us! It all started very innocently - the crew had just returned from depositing Papa at the airport and we were enjoying some outside playtime in the beautiful weather. Gammi was pushing Sam in the swing, really high, because that's the way an almost-three-year-0ld likes it. The three adults commented that we needed to get new rope soon, as the top was starting to show some wear.A few minutes later the rope snapped - ironically, not in the spot we were looking, but in a totally random spot. Sam, still strapped into the swing, went flying and landed face down on the driveway. It was an absolutely horrific thing to watch. I know this, because a neighbor passing on the sidewalk immediately offered to call 911.
Long story short, we held off and got the situation under control. Daddy was a rock star and got the boy calmed down, which was no easy accomplishment. Looking back, I think the terror was worse than the pain. His pain level was low with ibuprofin in his system, he was able to eat and showed no signs of concussion.
By the Lord's good grace, we had a rather unnecessary check-up scheduled for Annabelle this morning. We took Sam with us and were able to get reassurance that he is OK. A 5% chance that his cheek is broken, but there's nothing to do about it anyways so there is no point in a x-ray.
I think it will be awhile before we get him back in a swing again. He made Gammi put it away in the shed - he was insistant that it was out of sight. He told us that, "Sometimes swings break" and he has admitted that it was really scary. But that bucket swing actually saved him - we're pretty sure the top of the seat hit the ground first, protecting him from a more serious head injury.
He looks pretty awesome, though. Good thing we have newborn pictures scheduled for Friday...We'll have to get mostly profiles for the sibling shots.
2 comments:
Oh my goodness, tell him he looks a little like Great Grandma Vicki did when she drove her power chair off the lift and fell face first on the pavement a few years back. Last year Zack had to have stitches on his cheek when he had an encounter with the corner of a table. I think these mishaps create character marks. Please give him a big hug and kiss from Aunt Judy!!!
Still the cutest almost three year old I know! Can't imagine watching that happen - yes I can and that's why I feel so bad for you guys too.
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