We made it almost 3 and a half years without needing to take either of our children to the hospital, but our streak ended the day after Christmas. Along with two new bikes, Santa had safety first on his mind and also brought two new helmets for M&E. Unfortunately Santa underestimated the size of Eli's head (no doubt because of the large brain it encases) and the 3+ toddler helmet did not fit this 3-year-old. No problem. Surely we could make it until Monday to go buy a new helmet for Eli. Um, not so much. While out riding the day after Christmas, Eli took a tumble that resulted in a deep gash on his forehead. I thought he probably needed stitches so off to the emergency room we went.
Three hours later we emerged with 4 stitches and the Patient of the Day award for Eli. This little tough guy did not shed a single tear while he was fixed up. I was thoroughly impressed.
Hopefully it will be a while before we have to visit the ER again, but for the sake of posterity here is a picture of the "boo-boo." (Please note that Eli is dressed in a dragon costume and is indeed wearing one of Madeline's hair clips. I had to keep his hair out of the way while I cleaned the stitches. Doesn't he look pretty?) Yesterday, we went to Target and purchased a new larger helmet.
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