Wednesday, October 15, 2008

A very l o n g day




as you can see from these pictures i had a very long day today. after play group at the pizza factory i decided to check out the local thrift store, while loading everyone into the car i heard a thump and screaming, i ran around to the other side of our van and there was Emelia, on the ground bleeding profusely from a gash on her eyebrow. those of you who know me know i'm not one of those people who stay cool and calm in an emergency, i quickly scooped her up and pressed my hand against her bleeding head. then i stood there in the middle of the parking lot covered in blood and pee (Em had an accident) i couldn't think of what to do next. luckily i had already put zackery in his car seat. so then i looked over at the car next to me where a very nice couple where just getting into there car, and i said "i need some help" they brought over some napkins and helped me get out my cell phone, which i used to call mike to come and help me. my exact words to mike were "your daughter is gushing blood from her head, i need your help." so mike came and drove us to the ER while i sat in the back applying pressure. so anyway after a long ER wait, Emelia ended up with 7 stitches in her eyebrow. we got the puppy you see in the pictures at the hospital gift shop, that was a very good investment, it kept her happy the whole wait time, and gave her something to cuddle after the procedure. anyway, i left my house at 9:00 this morning and didn't come home again till after 6:00!! Emelia is fine now, and will probably have a cool scar to show off.

6 comments:

Nerell said...

Ouch! I am glad that everything turned out in the end.

Stacie said...

It sounds like you kept your cool quite well, better than I imagine that I would have. I am glad to see that Em had a smile on her face.

shylo said...

we've been there three times with Alexis before three years old. She has some pretty cool scars on her forhead, lets hope Em doesn't make it a tradition. Good luck!!!

Sarah said...

Poor thing. Those head injuries really bled a lot.

Amanda said...

wow..what a long day; Im glad she is ok!

Tara said...

Poor thing! I am glad to know that I am not the only one who goes immediately to panic mode! It is one of those failings that I am working to fix. Glad to hear that Emmie came out of it okay. I hate the ER!