Fractured Collarbone

So it was Jim who took his 2nd visit to the ER (well not quite the ER, but Kaiser's version of the ER, a mix between a hospital ER & a Urgent Care).  I thought for sure Ben was going to be the next one to go there but I was proven wrong. 

2 weeks ago Jim was running around outside with Parker, and just tripped over his feet and landed shoulder first into the sidewalk.  He eventually settled down & stopped crying, but then would start crying again.  He did take a good fall and it was hot outside so I told him to sit down & drink some water to cool off.  We then made our way inside to eat dinner & he couldn't use his right hand to eat...then he was in tears when he tried to get up on the couch...and wasn't even able to put his PJ's on he was in too much pain.  I ended up calling the advice nurse & the suggested bringing him in since he can't do any of his regular activities.

Ended up being the 4 of us going.  I was just going to take him but Mark felt bad, so we all went knowing we may have a late night.  The appointment was for 9:20 and we got home at midnight.  An X-ray showed that he had a crack in his collarbone.  The doctor sent him away with a sling to wear and a follow up appointment on Thursday with an orthopedic. 

Poor guy couldn't even use his right hand at all.  He definitely knew what would bother him & he didn't use it.  The doctor Thursday told him he didn't have to wear the sling anymore, that it would just heal on it's own.  And slowly but surely he's been using his arm more & more.  With a couple of 'ow's' here and there depending on if he moves the wrong way. 

He's been a champ though!  Barely complaining about it - was a great patient when we took him in.  One tough boy!

A look into the past month

A whole month since I've last posted.  I feel bad that I haven't been keeping up with this, but with 2 busy boys, I don't really have the time.  Everything is going great though - the pool is open so we've been busy spending time there...also been very busy meeting friends at playgrounds, or nature parks, or their homes.  Been very busy on the weekend, boys are always helping Mark do his jobs.  They sure are busy little boys.

Hard to believe that it's the middle of June already & that Jim will be starting kindergarten in the fall!  He seems to be pretty excited about that. 

The last time I did post it was Jim's birthday...Let's see a quick recap of what we've been up to. 

We drove out to Burnside Farms - to check out their daffodils & tulips! 

 We spent a long weekend at Lake Anna with our neighbors - lots of fun!

The following week we met Mom & Dad in Ocean City for a couple of days!  It was a little chilly when we were there, but we all still managed to have a great time! 

They came back to VA with us, and spent the weekend hanging out - it was a great time! 

Sure do love these happy 2 little boys :)