Friday, 2 September 2011

Boys will be boys

Alternatively ....Double trouble
Jumping Castles are evil
Only my kids

I know

....if you take your kids to the Bunning's Family Night they might incur an injury on the jumping castle .That means a trip to the hospital, nah ,scrap 4hrs in casualty the After Hours GP clinic.

...the UH OH moment when you run your hand across your son's head to smooth his sweaty hair down and it's wetter and stickier than you expect.Then you see blood and that he is now a red head.

...the child crying the most is not the one with the split head. Though teeth are more expensive than heads.

... the approx 3cm long wound is roughly a semi circle and the shape of his twin brother's top teeth. (Lucky we already had a dentist appointment for Sam [the head] so maybe they can check Joel's teeth just to be sure.)

....even if the DR's sterile technique was woeful (as in non existent) , the Betadine (iodine) will kill everything or else the antibiotics will. (Remind me to go to the chemist)

...the amount of glue the DR used means Sam will need a #1 across the top. YAY - skinhead because of the amount of hair glued down. It will require cutting out. The haircuts I planned for today have been postponed.

... I had to giggle (not really)  when Dr asked if his tetanus was up to date (it is)...yep BOYS do have germs, bad germs !. I have no idea why she listened to his chest and checked his temperature.

...at least it was our own kids' clashing heads. The jumping castle was very crowded. I was lining up for the sausage sizzle while Daddy was watching.It happened mins after I got back. The poor Bunning's first aid lady was shaking so much, Sam wasn't even crying by then - I was calm and cool.

More things I know

...that when we are at the farm the boys don't give too "Hoots" about ABC2(4), though at home we can't drag them away at certain times of the day "Octanauts to your stations", Peppa Pig, Sesame street and more.

.... the downside of outdoor play is that they experiment . DH said "That was a $6 bottle of graphite (silvery/grey powder) they added to the water in the boat moat thing". They borrow Daddy's tools and the kitchen utensils to use in the sand pit too.

...you have to keep your humour when you are going through rough patches. I am inspired to see beyond our present circumstances and remain hopeful.

I know I sincerely appreciate the kind thoughts , comments and messages yesterday. They made me smile. I treasure each comment made and consider it a thoughtful act of friendship. 

What do you know today ?


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I know that if that was me I would have been freaking out at the sight of blood!
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1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
I got my head bite in a jumping castle when I was six and didn't know until my mom saw the blood in my hair, I didn't feel anything and was more upset I had to leave the carnival then the fact that I had a head wound.
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I know I am loving you and wishing you all the very best. I know I hate that glue. Maddy cut her head open and the doctor got glue everywhere and ripped half of her little eyebrow off in the process.
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1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
CrashBoy has already had one trip to the hospital to glue his head and he's not even two. I was just looking at my scar on my chin the other day. One of my (shorter) basketball team mates ran into me and I have a lovely impression of her tooth for life!
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2 replies · active 710 weeks ago
its definitely a boy thing, I can vouch for that. We left the park the other day with 3 out of 4 crying. I hate those scooters!
1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
We've had our run in with the split head situation too - that glue is badass stuff! Hope they both recover quickly :-)
1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
I know that I've got two boys who frequently clash heads (and other random body parts) and we've yet to need stiches.
I know that it's coming. And probably soon.

I know that I have been thinking about you non stop.
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I am shaking my head because I know it's only a matter of time before this is us. I hope wounds heal quicky, teeth are unaffected and the haircut isn't too painful (because it sounds like it will be?)

Also hope mummy has enough wine/chocolate/therapy of choice on hand to get her through the next 18yrs.
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1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
ahhhhh yes.......boys WILL be boys..................

massive hugs from all the pixies to all of you.
1 reply · active 710 weeks ago
Crikey woman! Sounds like you had fun at Bunnings, er, not... I'm always super calm when my kids hurt themselves (okay, expect last January when Ari bit the inside of his mouth badly during a whooping cough fit and was coughing up a lot of bright red blood - that cracked me), usually so cool people think I don't care (hey, it's called coping, people - look it up!). I really hope the #1 grows out quickly! I'm sure hair grows faster in Spring and Summer!
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Far out, Trish. I would have been a mess. You're amazing. Maybe that comes from being a mama of boys!! Hehe! ;)
Can understand why you'd be relieved about them being your own kids though.
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Yes , the Bunnings lady ,(well 2 of them) was paler and more shocked that me. I was like - yeah - it's bleeding just give me something to press on it will you.
Hair will grow back .
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Oh dear boys will be boys, we've had so many emergency room trips I've lost count. Does seem a bit unfair that it's happened to you this week though. Lots of love to you and your boys xx
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Ai Sakura · 710 weeks ago

Oh my!!! Hope the head injury heals properly soon enough.
Hugs to you and the boys for the trauma.. but, at least it is the weekend now :)
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Kate, it all happens at once. They are fine today.
Same here - 18 yr broke same arm/wrist twice at 5 & 10 and minor stuff.
These boys have had it all Sam - broken leg, and Joel suspected broken arms/ numerous head injuries ,stitches in lips, near eyes, cuts and more bruises than a packet of 100's and 1000's.
Just spoke to poor Bunning's lady and she told me she "doesn't do blood" I said I saw that you were shaking.
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Oh yes boys will be boys thats for sure and the more thats involved the more chance something will happen. All the best Trish, you are never far from my thoughts. xx
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Oh my word, your poor loves!!
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I hope your boy head feels better soon. I can relate our mr2.5 split his chin the other week, first ER visit and four stitches later! Don't rush out for the no1 haircut, baby oil dissolves the glue when it's ready to be removed!
Here's one thing I know. If the jumping castle is crowded do not let your kids on until at least half the others have got off. Isn't there some sort of regulation about how many kids are allowed on at one time?
Yowsa poor drummer boys!
Oh wow! How were you so calm? I remember when my eldest split her head open on holidays and she ended up going down the glue track as well (horrible stuff really). When the doctor looked up after finishing with her, well, he moved fast enough to catch me before I fainted LOL. My husband was quite freaked out when he came out and found Lucy up and around and me lying on the bed. You did well!!!
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Ouchies! The poor little thing! I've always said that Bunnings is the only place where my shopping powers don't work :P

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