'Child 1' went with her family to Jump City yesterday. A giant indoor trampoline park, they have a quiet session for toddlers mid morning and Leo loves going there. All was going well until R got to the end of the circuit where there was a high jump down into a well of giant foam cubes. Which was when she learnt that she doesn't bounce back like she did when she was at school.
'Child 2' learnt that once a baby has learnt to roll over, they are no longer safe on their changing mat. Even if you are right next to them, and only bend down to pick up a clean nappy, they turn and roll off in a split second. Next step, emergency Sunday doctor's appointment to have a thorough check over. Max is fine, his dad may take a little longer to get over the shock and guilt. I think he may now realise that sometimes I am not being an over anxious nanny when I mention things, and that accidents can happen in a blink of an eye especially when you have a very active baby.
Today is a sentimental one for me as it marks the anniversary of losing my Dad back in 1989. Such a long time ago, in fact I've lived longer without him than with him which is so hard to comprehend. When I opened the blinds this morning, it felt like he was smiling down on me
Have a good week x
Story Two thankfully had a good outcome & I'd say it's got a titch of "Nan knows best". Of course there's Mom wisdom coming through on we aren't as bouncy as we once were!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sky this morning, truly a smile from your Dad.
I'm thinking Child 2 is where you had to bite your lip? Glad that baby Max is okay and dad is recovering.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to think that the sunrise was a sign from your dad. It's odd to think that you might spend more of your life without a parent than with, isn't it? My dad will have been gone 25 years this summer, which means that in 2 years time, I'll have spent half my life without him. And I wonder how that is even possible. Sending you a virtual hug.
Good thing that babies are very resilient - and unfortunately, I think every parent needs to learn this lesson the hard way!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely thought about your Dad :). And gosh, Dad must have been very been very appreciative of your warm and non-judgemental support. (I'm trying to warn my Child 2 about wires and plugs, because once crawling starts ...). Hoping there are other nice mornings and sunrises for you this week.
ReplyDeleteOh dear I can relate to your stories of what your children learnt Deb!! I know I have to bite my tongue too at times but it's not always easy to do. Your comment about losing your dad is lovely, it's coming up to 2 years since I lost mine and he is always in my thoughts.x
ReplyDeleteI am certain that beautiful sunrise was a hug and hello from your father. So sorry you have been without him for so long. I am sure he would have agreed whole-heartedly with your skepticism about darling daughter deciding to land in the bed of the bouncy house/trampoline park. Bet she will be more cautious next time. And babies are so slippery and quick. I know your son't heart was broken when Max rolled off the changing table. Glad he checked out okay. Probably more painful for his parents than for your grandson.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous sunrise! I know what you mean about saying "I told you so." Sometimes you just have to smile to yourself and think, "now maybe they are getting it!" It's a hard lesson to learn. So glad Max is okay.
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