Just A Little Accident

Blackberry Photo at Cardston ER

We've had a fantastic week in Waterton including all the fun things the kids love--boating, hiking, picking berries, flying kites, hot dog roasts, candy store, and the playground. I'll post pictures when I get home to a better internet connection.

We've been so cautious this year after such a big accident last summer. We didn't do any water sports, avoided bridges and running water, only went on really simple hikes, and kept the kids right by our sides all the time. So we just can't believe Mason had another accident!

Yesterday I was taking a nap with Max and Myles while Grandma and Grandpa took Mason to the park. He was playing on the glider thing when he jumped off too soon and hit his chin on the wooden platform on his way down. They grabbed him and ran home where we cleaned off all of the blood so we could assess the damage. It was obvious he would need stitches and the first thought that came to my mind was "Marshall is never going to let us come to Waterton again!" When Mason heard we were taking him to the hospital he broke free and ran away and was pretty hard to catch.

After three hours waiting to see a doctor, three simple stitches, and a bill of $705, we came home and Mason is ready to get back to playing again. And Marshall hasn't said we can't come back to Canada. . .yet.

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Blair said…
We just play harder in Canada !

Boy can he run fast. We are starting a Mason emergency fund at the cabin to cover future medical costs ! The hospital staff are starting to know him.

Can't wait until next year.
7:14 PM
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