My Little Bruiser

So yesterday Rick and I go to pick up the kiddos after work at Miss Candi's house. Just like any other day...no big deal. We walk in and Candi looks so worried and says, "Please don't hate me!"

I, of course, laugh because I love Candi and I know how much she loves my little monkeys. Then I see Caleb! Oh my goodness! I just had to giggle at him. Poor little guy with a huge road rash on his head and a bruise too.

Candi went on to explain that they we all outside playing together, which I know my little Caleb and Emma both love so much. They just scream bloody murder when it is time to go inside. Anyway, Caleb was trying to be a big boy and use the stairs to the deck all by himself. Candi kept moving him away, but Caleb was determined! HAHA! Yes, stubborn...hmmm! My kids get that from me...not always a good quality...I admit. So, one of the times he successfully made it up the stairs when Candi was helping one of the other daycare kids. Not such a big deal he can go up very well. But coming down is another story. Caleb thinks he needs to walk down the stairs like mommy and daddy do. Short legs and not 100% great balance equals wipe out! She said that she looked over and saw him standing at the top of the stairs. She raced to get to him, but couldn't get there fast enough. Mr. Man feel down the stair on to the concrete. Caleb cried like he had never cried before and then was over it. She felt so terribly bad!

Rick and I both told her that she had nothing to worry about. Kids do this stuff. It was just a matter of time before it happened to one of them. We just always assumed that Emma would be the first to skin something up...she is a huge klutz!

It doesn't seem to hurt or bother Caleb at all. It seems to bother Emma more. She keeps looking at it and pointing at it. We just have to laugh.

Miss Candi is a great day care provider!!! We love her and Caleb and Emma adore her! They run to her in the morning, wanting hugs and kisses. We trust her completely! Accidents happen and now we will just have to call Caleb - Little Bruiser! HaHa!