WeinmasterFive: Learning the Hard Way

Monday, June 23, 2008

Learning the Hard Way

Braden learned a hard lesson this morning. We were getting ready to leave for swimming lessons. We went out to the van and I asked him to climb into his seat. This is the normal routine and he is usually very good about it. I walked around to put Dylon in his seat. Braden decided to close push the van door intead of climbing inside. I saw the van door starting to slide closed and quickly said "Braden - stop, don't push - Braden - stop, STOP!" But, he didn't listen. He kept pushing the door with his little hand and then it happened. The door closed with his little thumb inside. I quickly ran around the van, pulled the door open, and picked him up. Yes, it was one of those big inhales while you wait for the scream that you know is coming. I felt so bad for the guy! Ouch!!! Fortunately, he seems to be ok. I gave him an ice pack to hold on the way to swimming lessons. He's been moving it around and doesn't seem to be too sore. But, I hope that this has taught him not to play with the van doors and to listen when Mommy says stop!

This was day 3 of swimming lessons. We go on Monday and Wednesday for 4 weeks. He loves to kick (and splash), do "ice cream scoops" with his arms (and splash), do rocket ships off the side of the pool (and splash), and sing "The Wheels on the Bus" or the Hockey Pockey" while - yes, you guessed it -- SPLASHING!!! I quickly learned that showering before going is useless since I end up getting soaked. He is getting much more comfortable in the watering and seeme to really be enjoying himself. Daddy is hoping to go with one day next week, so we should have some pictures and/or videos for you soon. Dylon gets to stay home with the babysitter and take a nap while we are gone -- not near as much fun, but just as important in his little world.
Here's a few more pictures that I thought you'd enjoy:

June 17th: Yummy ... Ice Cream ... Mess ... in the VAN!!!