Max took a tumble.....
Down these stairs.....carrying his 3-wheeled bike.
I was trying my best to gather the children and get to the library before it was time for lunch and we'd have to stop and eat (again!) and then it'd be nap time and quiet time and library time would have gone out the window. So, I was running around the house grabbing one more sippy cup, a snack for me (who remembers to eat breakfast as a wild mom??), some mini-marshmallows for the kids (reminder to go to the grocery store SOON, mini-marshmallows are not going to build the kid's muscles!) when I heard real wailing outside. Max was face down with his bike on top of him. I patted and comforted him and we made it to the library. But his wounds were BRIGHT red and looked really sore. People kept staring (or was it glaring?) at me, their minds working hard to figure out why this sweet little boy has scrapes, bruises and the beginings of a black eye. Poor Max! Poor Mama! I'm getting all the "what did you do to that poor little boy?" looks!Old Scar Face & Mae, taking a break from breakfast to smile for the camera.
Quinn. Crying over Max's sad, scraped face? A tender, sympathetic brother? Hmmmm. More like, "Not hot cereal, Ma!! I want cereal!!!!". Kix, covered in yogurt. 365 days a year. Forgive me, Q, for trying to expand your horizons. :)
P.S. I've been using Vitamin E moisterizing oil on Max's wounds and they're healing really quickly! I'm always worried that my kids will get scratches somewhere really noticeable (like their face, Max!) and then I'll do nothing and let nature heal itself and a scar will linger and then when my children are older they'll blame me, like how could you just sit there and do nothing while my skin tried to heal itself and left this big, nasty mark on my face??? Thanks a lot, MOM!!! Just one of the many things we moms think about.....
P.P.S. And yes, we comb our hair and wear bows to breakfast. The kids are easier to take care of when they look cute. :)
6 comments:
I know how dangerous library time can be. It could scar just about anyone.
Don't worry. He is going to be just fine...and ruggedly handsome. Vitamin E is really great and Neosporin is a lifesaver at this house-Oh, and Aloe Vera, too. We have two plants just to keep up!!
You are doing great, Mom. And you are crazy brave, too. Some moms might have called the outing off. I am glad you didn't. That is the Unsinkable Molly Johnson I have always loved and admired!! Love you!!
Molly,
Thanks for the sweet comment you left on my blog...I went ahead and linked to yours! How fun it is to see your cute family! (And Ty got married??? That just makes me feel old.) You and your family are adorable!
Hugs!
Jami
Max how I wish I could be there to kiss your sweet face!
Molls: I give you the mother of the year award!
Molly--You are such a great mom! :) I love that nothing can deter you from library plans --seriously I can hardly get out of the house on days I have plans with 1 child throwing tantrums, making messes, pooping every few minutes just 'cause I am in a hurry :)
Kids that are looking cute are so much easier to take care of then unkempt kids! Or at least that is what I tell myself to make cute clothing fit into a student's budget.
"Ol' Scar Face" Love it! It's going to stick... e.g. "I'm Molly...And this is Quin, Mae, and Ol' Scar Face - it's short for Max." HA!
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