I Hope This Won't Send Us To The ER

It's amazing how many times those words have run through my mind since becoming a mother. When Lydia was born, I was a typical first-time mom. Any fever, cough, or strange rash would leave me wondering if it was serious enough to rush down to Jackson. When Nathan was born, the fevers and coughs didn't bother me so much. I had a pretty good handle on what was normal and what wasn't. But when he became mobile...that was another story! I found myself dealing with something that had never happened with Lydia--head wounds. Lots of them. Thanks to my sweet son, we've gotten up close and personal with three different emergency rooms. Now that Lydia and Nathan can go outside by themselves to play, I find myself looking out the window, sighing, and saying to myself, "I hope this won't send us to the emergency room" at least twice a week. Sometimes it's something Lydia and Nathan are getting into on their own. Sometimes their dad is helping. Here are just a couple of those moments from the past week.







These PVC pipes are a part of Matt's unfinished irrigation project. They've provided my kids with hours of entertainment. They've also provided Lydia with a little scar under her eye! I got a little concerned when I saw this pipe bridge being constructed across the swimming pool. But, they had a great time doing whatever it was they were doing and there were no major injuries.








Ever since we got the trampoline, Lydia has been convinced that it would make a perfect place to camp. Imagine my surprise when her dad actually gave in! There were numerous ways that this trampoline camp out could have ended in disaster, but the worst thing that happened was that Matt didn't get any sleep that night.

I thank God each day as I watch my children grow. I'm amazed at the depth of their imaginations. Even if some of their "ideas" scare me to death, I'm grateful to be able to encourage their creativity.