Case One:
Sarah has discovered that Max's train table is the perfect height for pulling up. Using her powerful muscles and brute strength, she can haul herself into the perfect position for eating trains. And although Mommy was sitting right next to her, baby feet can be slippery.
Bang! Sarah's head met the edge of the table.
At first, Mommy tried to reassure and soothe the wailing baby and to assure her that she was okay. But the mother-in-question then noticed a large dent in the child's forehead.
Uh-oh.
After one frantic call to the doctor, the waiting and self-loathing began. Did the baby have a concussion? Should she let the baby take a nap? Would Sarah be scarred for life? Why do doctors have such long lunch hours and not return calls??
When the doctor finally finished his over-priced hamburger and called the anxious mother, he reassured her the baby would survive and not be permanently dented. "It will probably only last for a few days - don't worry!" Crisis averted.
Case Two:
Mommy and Daddy were bringing a large item into the house through the front door. Max and Sarah were eager to be of assistance. The door could not be left ajar due to frigid temperatures and a cat who is eager to escape. Max offered to open and close the door, so Mommy placed the baby in the carseat next to the door for a few brief minutes. It did not occur to the parental unit to buckle her in since Sarah does not crawl.
Crash! Sigh.
She successfully tipped the car seat over and ended up with a goose egg on her forehead. Mommy guilt, round two.
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| See the bruise on the right side of her forehead |
Perhaps the Mother of the Year award will need to come with a baby helmet as a prize this year.
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