October 12, 2006
Love Thursday - Temper Tantrums
I know that all mothers go through this. I know that toddler meltdowns are common. I know I’ve complained about how I don’t know how to deal with the screaming and crying sometimes, that I often give my sweet precious Dawson a time out in his crib so that I don’t jump out the window.
But even when he’s unbearable, even when I feel helpless, I love that screaming child so much.
So. Very. Much.
And my love for him was proved on Tuesday night at the grocery store when he had a temper tantrum over those ridiculous quarter candy machines. I gave in and let him turn the knob himself and when he opened the candy door, it went all over the floor. As we were picking it up, the automatic doors in the store foyer opened, knocking my poor child into the candy machine. This caused a huge gash in his cheek, lots of blood, lots of tears and a trip to the emergency room that lasted 3 miserable hours (don’t get me started there).
Stay tuned for the picture of my little scarface. (I haven’t had a chance to take a decent picture of his shiner and scar.) Poor precious child. Next time, I’ll suffer through the tantrum if it will avoid all injuries!
Posted by Dana @ 9:57 am • Uncategorized
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October 12th, 2006 at 11:35 am, Violet the Verbose Says:
Good lord, poor Dawson! And poor Dana! I am sorry, that sounds awful! Did the grocery store ask you to sign something saying that you won’t sue them? I hope he heals up quickly and well.
October 12th, 2006 at 11:50 am, Dana Says:
Violet, it’s so funny (ironic, not haha), the grocery store is Copps Food Center and my husband works for the company (just a different store location) so everyone knew me and I was mortified and embarrassed. But yes, I filed a report, just so they knew it was merely an accident and that I felt those ridiculous candy machines be moved (or destroyed!)….but Dawson is doing well and the stitches are glue stitches, so he should have minimal scarring if any.
October 16th, 2006 at 10:55 pm, Anonymous Purple Car Says:
Glad to see the family out tonight at dinner. I passed you out on the floor and was 99% positive it was you. However, I knew how to find out quickly by watching to see if there was a Doodlebug at your table!! Yepper!! Quiet little guy. Hope he heals quickly and completely from the mishap at the grocery store!
October 17th, 2006 at 11:31 am, Dana Says:
APC! It was good to see you, I must be honest and say it was strange because it didn’t register that you really do read me, at first!
I’m certain you heard Dawson screech as we were leaving!
October 17th, 2006 at 3:52 pm, Anonymous Purple Car Says:
Silly girl! Of course I read your blog. It is fun, exciting, and so many times I can relate. When you write about places in the area I can picture them! (because I know where they are! LOL) As you know you are not alone with many of the feelings you have as you have numerous friends who respond, but many others who know the same struggles of family life, working life, etc….
Keep up the good work!