Skeeto's First Stitches

Well, I have to say today was not the best day.  I got a call at work around 11 from Skeeto's preshcool.  They said he had bumped his eyebrow on the fence and may need stitches.  So I rushed over to pick him up and took him to his pediatrician.  When the bandaid came off, it didn't look too bad (much like this pic)....then the doc spread it apart and I got a little woosey.  It was pretty deep.  He sent me up to Primary Children's where they could sedate my little guy and soucher him up.

 

So we headed up to PCH.

 

While waiting in the ER, I got another phone call from Izzypop's teacher.  "Izzy tripped and fell into the door.  She has a goosegg on her eyebrow..." What is it with eyebrows today!?! "...and hit her nose.  She says she has a headache now."  Sigh.

 

Thankfully I was able to get a hold of Brian by this time and send him to pick Iz up on his way to the hospital.  Daddy got there just before they stitched him up.  I was doing my best to hold it together, but was grateful I could step out into the hall with Izzypop and let the nurse do his job.  Izzypop only needed a little icepack and some hugs.  By the time it was all over, she was more worried about Skeeto than herself.  "I don't like the idea of Skeeto having stitches.  What if they get digestion?" (infection)  She is a great big sister.

 

Skeeto ended up with 3 internal and 5 external stiches.  The drugs, hospital iPad, toy trucks and Nemo on the TV did their job.  By the time we went home he was pretty loopy, but at least happy.  I got him home and sang some songs to him before he went to sleep.  As he sang with me, even though it had been a horrible day, I had the hardest time keeping a straight face.  Think drunken sailor singing Twinkle Twinkle.

A Walk Down Memory Lane...Er...Grove

I am appalled to say that we took our first walk down Memory Grove as a family since Skeeto could do it without the aid of a stroller.  Could that be???  We are way too busy.  Anyway, we had a nice relaxing stroll and enjoyed the weather and each other's company.

 

We even made a flower crown.  The kids loved it -- except for a skinned knee or two.  We're planning on going back tomorrow. :)

Soccer Season is Over

Izzypop's first soccer season is officially over.  She had a great time and even got a trophy that says "Valuable Player".  Pretty sweet.

 

She had lots of support from the fans.  (Grandma Sherrie came to a game or two as well, but I can't find the pictures anywhere.)

 

It really helped her focus on the game ;).

 

 

She also had a pretty official looking coach.

 

Best of all, she got to hang out with her friends from the neighborhood.  Pink shinguards and all.

 

Go Sharks!

The Next American Idol

Izzypop had her talent show yesterday.  She and two of her friends from class sang "Do, A Deer".  It was too cute.  I made some T-shirts for them to wear and I must say, they were adorable in them.

 

Sing it ladies!

Just For Fun

I made Izzypop pose for me during a beautiful spring afternoon the other day.  I love that flowering pear...and that little girl.