Ricky's birthday was yesterday and he took the day off. The kids and I got him binoculars he wanted for when he goes hunting and the kids each colored him a picture. They were so excited to say happy birthday to him because it was a new word for them to say. As soon as he woke up they were screaming happy birthday. We took him to lunch in the Woodlands and did a little shopping with some gift cards we got for Christmas. Of course we ended up spending almost all the gift cards on the kids... story of our lives. Anyway, we got home and Madi and I ran to the store to get the stuff to make his special dessert. He wanted a brownie cookie and it turned out really pretty good.We had hot dogs because that is what the kids asked for... why, why why??? And we sang happy birthday and the kids were singing along and would get the biggest belly laughs when we'd say "cha, cha, cha".
When it was time for bed, Madi of course needed extra kisses goodnight. We were being silly and playing peek a boo when she slipped and hit her head on the desk. She was in so much pain. I quickly grabbed her and moments later discovered I was covered in blood. I FREAKED OUT! Ricky laid her on the floor and sure enough there was a huge gash in the top of her head. I got dressed while Ricky applied pressure to her head to get the bleeding to slow down, and off her and I went to the minor ER. Luckily there is one just outside our neighborhood. They immediately took her back and the doctor came in, said she needed staples, and stared getting everything ready. I was sick about it. I opted to wait in the other room while they did the procedure and you know what? She didn't cry when they gave her shots in her head and she didn't cry when they put the staples in. As a matter of fact, I was in the other room crying when the nurse came in with Madi in her arms saying, "can you believe it was that fast? She didn't even cry!". Madi had a smile on her face and I'm sure it was her trying to tell me she was okay. I felt so bad because her and I were playing around and she got hurt. My poor little mini has staples in her head for the next five days. We were literally in and out of the ER in less than 15 minutes and $100.00 poorer but I happily paid the copay because I was feeling like a real piece of crap. I just can't believe she slipped and had to get staples. These kids are the toughest kids I've ever met in my life! Oh, and the desk is going! Ricky is taking it apart today.
Our windows are being installed this coming week. We've picked a back splash for the kitchen just need to go get the amount we need and have the guys come install it. Then we will let our bank account rest!
I can't believe our little vacation is next month. Seems like this year is already flying by!
KP
