Emergency Room Visit

I've always been surprised (and extremely glad) that we have not been to the E.R. more often than we have, considering we have 3 active boys! We've only been twice! So Jason was a bit baffled last night when he spent 4+ hours in the E.R. with his little GIRL!




Here's what happened: Alli was in the backyard while Daddy watered the grass and Mommy was inside making dinner. I heard her cry and looked out the kitchen window to see blood streaming down her face, starting from her eye area. (That is not a pleasant sight for any parent to see) The dog was standing right next to her, so I screamed for Jason. At first I thought the dog got a little excited and jumped on her which scratched her face. Luckily, that's not what happened. She fell and hit her head on the iron bench which happened to be next to the dog. Anyway, Jason quickly tended to her wound and assesed that it needed stitches.

She did pretty good during it all. She's in a stage right now of loving to put Band-aids on all the time, so that's all she kept saying... "Ouchie.. Band-aid!" The bleeding stopped and she settled down. Jay took her to the ER. He could tell she was a little uncomfortable, but she did good. When they finally were taken back to a room, she said things like "Daddy.. I no like it. I want to go to the other room. I want to go over there." She knew something was up and wanted out of there. Once she got the novacaine shot, things were a little better. She came home in a good mood, and has been her happy self today. She's a little black & blue on her eyelid. I'm thankful it wasn't worse and she has bounced back well. I'm thankful for her Daddy's experience in such matters and his love and care for her. Hopefully, it will be a long time before the ER sees us again!



Here are updated pictures taken Tues. after the doctor took her steri strips off.
Eewww! My poor baby! If you click on the pictures, you can see it up close (if you want to)

D.A.R.E.

 

Last night, Darren graduated from a D.A.R.E. program at his school. For the past 12 weeks, a police officer (Chris Love) has come to the school every Thursday and worked with the 5th graders in a D.A.R.E. program teaching them the dangers of drugs/alcohol, etc. I am very impressed with amount of time, focus & attention this program was given. The kids really learned a lot, and were challenged to always stay away from drugs/alcohol. They had a big "Culmination Ceremony" last night where awards and certificates were presented to the 5th graders. The principal, MUSD Super-Intendent, Mayor, & Chief of Police were there to shake hands and help present awards to the kids. What great support from our community leaders! I was impressed! And great job to Darren for making the D.A.R.E. commitment!