Boys will be boys

According to the nurse, I'm supposed to expect plenty more ER visits. (what?!@!) As she put it, "boys will be boys".

E had to get his first 'stitches' on Friday afternoon. Within a split second, doing what he usually does, he fell onto the patio cement steps and broke his forehead skin. The poor little thing let out the most ear-pitching scream I ever heard and instantly began bleeding. By the time we loaded him in the car to the ER he was calmly playing with Daddy in the back seat, while I had tears streaming from my eyes. Fortunately, it was 'just' a laceration, no fractures, and he'll heal in a couple of weeks. (Those should be some good-looking 1st birthday pics ;) ) He was amazing at the hospital and had a blast with the nurses. They thought he was the coolest, calmest baby they've ever worked on! He's such a trooper and seemingly doesn't realize he has a boo-boo.

His 1st real boo-boo shortly after we got back from the ER.

They were able to glue it together instead of stitches.

Snack time with Daddy (wonder what they were watching on tv).

The glue didn't last too long. I got back from a bridal shower today to discover that he had once again bumped his forehead and the boo-boo opened up. Sure doesn't look like he minds it at all.... It was my first time away from E for more than an hour (minus our anniversary).

This certainly wasn't his first bump. He's probably averaging three a day somewhere in the vicinity of his forehead. On Tuesday he started letting go of objects to walk... wherever and whenever he pleases. Yes, he's walking everywhere now, on his own accord, and getting plenty of bumps and bruises. He's a tough little one.