This picture was taken a little while ago (notice he's UNDER the table - we aren't sure how he got there!) but this morning he was standing up to the side rail and having a fun time. I think he's recently grown a bit because now his stomach and head both are above the rail and because he's top-heavy, he somehow flopped over the side, onto his head. Needless to say, he cried and got a big goose egg on the side of his forehead.
Then we ate breakfast and went outside to wave goodbye to Daddy. I set him back down when we got inside and he promptly went to the table and pulled himself up, only to fall back over the rail and onto his head AGAIN! He didn't cry quite as bad the second time, but I would think he'd be thinking twice about standing up there again....but I guess he's only 10 months old, so I'll cut him some slack :) I'm just glad he didn't get seriously hurt!
Now I, on the other hand, am a grown adult and should DEFINITELY be learning from my mistakes. I have no "slack". Before we knew Sam was mobile, he fell off our bed. So now we are extremely cautious, but I still occasionally put him on it if I'm there. Yesterday I was folding laundry when Sam crawled to me and pulled himself up, wanting my attention. (Note: Sam does not get hurt in this story.) I picked him up and put him on the bed and continued to fold, keeping an eye on him as well. Suddenly I noticed he was at the edge, sitting with his back to the floor, sliding off! So I threw myself across the bed to grab his arms and keep him from falling. Well, I succeeded, but hit his forehead with my nose so hard that I heard a small crunch. I had a happy Sam in my arms, but tears were welling up in MY eyes as I waited for the blood. Luckily, it never came and I right now I can touch my nose without intense pain, so I don't think it's broken. But as for setting him on the bed, I think I've finally learned my lesson - it took 2 injuries, but I won't put a child on the bed without my undivided attention ever again!
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Yipee!! Im excited you started a blog. I like my blog because it works as a semi journal and I love looking at others and feeling updated in their lives. I also just found out about a cool website www.blurb.com it will take all your blog entires and pics and make a book for you. I think its a good idea. makes me want to make one. Anyway,that pic of Sam is so cute. I can't believe how big he is getting. Can't wait to see him! and you and Elton too.
Oh the work it takes to keep these babies from hurting themselves. Sometimes it is seems like all they are doing is looking for a way to hurt themselves and all you are doing in the day is chasing them around and trying to prevent it!
hey jen, it's bri. i am imposing on the sisterhood here! (when am i not?) i didn't think i would ever do the blog thing myself...i still don't think mine counts! but here i am, i confess i am a stalker. just wanted to say hi, and that sam is growing so big and is adorable. you are a great mom and an even greater example!
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