Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Bubble Wrap

As if I needed any reason to love this little guy any more, any fiercer...


he took over my emotions 1000x yesterday when I let him fall down the stairs.  Obviously, not on purpose.  But, he rolled, all the way down a flight of stairs, 16 steps to be exact.  13 carpeted, 3 hardwood.  It was horrific and terrible and I realize how lucky we are that he is right now asleep in his crib, drooling on his whale sheet while sucking on the middle finger.  I was folding clothes, he was in the laundry room, he crawled out of the laundry room as I was standing up with my hands full to take his laundry to his room.  I thought he would follow me, not head for the stairs.  I was talking to Anna and as soon as I thought to turn and check on him, it was too late.  He was at the top of the stairs, reaching for the first step down and I threw the blankets and burp cloths to the floor to grab him but the weight of him took him.  He log-rolled down the stairs the whole way, looking like a lifeless rag doll.  I can't get the image out of my head.  Justin immediately picked him up, I called the doctor and we took him in.  The only "damage" being a small amount of blood that came out of his nose. 

My heart just aches thinking about it.  It needs some Bubble Wrap, along with Kyle.  Come to think of it, I could use some for all the kids.  I wanted some for Anna after she was sick.  And, Brice, well he's just too perfect to let anything happen to.  But there I admitted it.  I had to get it out.  At least it didn't happen on Mother's Day, right?  My Mother's Day was wonderful, complete with sleeping in, a clean kitchen, Starbucks, a new book, cards from the kids, and dinner made for me.  It was awesome.  Thank you Justin for treating me so wonderfully!

Kyle, I love you.  I will try not to stare at the video monitor tonight, like I did last night.  I will carry you around so that you may never walk on your own.  Football?  Forget it, kid.  You may play...nothing.  You have to stay inside always and Daddy and I will cover the house in rubber foam.  I will make it my life to protect you from harm as much as possible without hindering your spirit, IF, in 40 years when I fall, you take me to the doctor.  And, you may then wrap my body in bubble wrap.



5 comments:

Katie and Dave said...

Maybe there should be a support group for us mothers who have watched their kids fall down the stairs....Hattie fell down ALL wood. Poor sweet Kyle. I know exactly how you feel....

Justin said...

Granite head!

chbaker said...

Oh, poor sweet baby.
If only they were truly ours to protect. I have to remind myself that all our children are just gifts on loan from the Lord for us to love and enjoy.
They are HIS and he loves them more than we possibly can. Give them to HIM and he promises to take care of them. And boy am I glad!!!
So glad Sweet Baby Kyle is ok too!!!
Kisses on his nose.

Nicole said...

I'm so sorry, poor Kyle. I'm so glad he is alright.

Rachel @ Moments With My Miracles said...

Catching up on the blog and oh my, my heart hurts for you just reading this. How scary! I'm so glad he's okay. And I agree with Carey...so thankful the Lord loves our children more than ourselves!

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