First ER Visit

He was flying.  Literally.  Like Superman.  Lost his footing and slipped on a pillow.  Sailed head first into the door jam.  HARD.  He cried a little and continued playing.  He falls a lot.  He bumps his little body a lot.  I thought nothing more than that.      The day went on and other than a goose egg on his forehead and an already bruised mark, Cooper seemed fine.    Until that night...

Cooper vomited after dinner.   He vomited again after bath.  He vomited 7 times in the next 48 hours.    Friday morning at 4:30, Cooper and I traveled to Children's Hospital in Columbus.  Eric took Riley and Ellie to school and would meet us there.  In route, Cooper vomited again.  It was a very scary time for us.   

Children's Hospital has a reputation that stands the test of time.  We were whisked in without waiting one minute.  They were kind, speedy and very focused around Cooper.   He did have a concussion and would have to "rest" for a week.   No stimulating activities, no running, no jumping, no bumping into door jams.  

Thankfully our little Superman healed well.  We snuggled, read books, stayed home, missed gymnastics and TRIED not to run.   NEXT time it happens, we will know just what to do!

icing his injury

a little blurry, but can you see his bruise?

"Look, Mama! Potty!"

If only he would use it... :)

Fish tank in waiting area

Bobble always makes it better...

ready to leave 

SNOW DAY!

It isn't right.  

I feel selfish secretly hoping we have a snow day.  

We had a two-week Holiday Break, followed by a very short and interrupted first week of the New Year, and now a snow day to start the work week!  Sometimes being a teacher is a difficult task, but days like today, I'M HAPPY TO BE A TEACHER AND SHARE THE JOY IN EVERY 

S.N.O.W. D.A.Y.!!

Snow Angels