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Posted on March 11, 2011 by cityhippyfarmgirl

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who knew little diggers could do the 'Hokey Pokey' and turn around

Amazement

for the boy who has handled being flat on his back attached to a bed, in pain. not able to move, and now with a body cast.

Thankful

to the boy who still wanted to play hide and seek despite these restrictions. Making me laugh so hard when it was his turn to hide.

Feeling lucky

for living somewhere that is so very close to a Children’s Hospital. Not having to travel hours

and hours to get there as some parents have to, and that his little leg will heal.

Gratitude

for the family and friends who have helped out with entertainment, food and logistical problems of the last week. Thank you.

Glad

for sushi, mobile phones, hospital arm chairs to sleep beside little people beds, dark almond chocolate, loving big brothers, accessible pain relief and healthy takeaway.

Now to get through the next 6 weeks with as much love and patience as we can give to our unmoving hip spica plaster cast 2 year old little boy.

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* Things might be a little quiet around here for awhile. I’ve got a few draft posts that I will pop up, and I will still be reading a little bit, but comments might be few. Thanks everyone for your concern and kind words though. XX

sounds better singing twinkle twinkle little star at home

double hip spica that starts just below the under arms going down both legs to the ankles

29 thoughts on “home”

Keri on March 11, 2011 at 2:18 pm said:

So glad he’s going to be okay! Hang in there : )

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Wendy on March 11, 2011 at 2:43 pm said:

My thoughts are with you and the family. Poor little Monkey, will make for some memorable 18th & 21st stories and pictures though I’m sure!

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Mrs Bok on March 11, 2011 at 2:50 pm said:

Aw bless…thinking of you all. I have a very active little 2 year old myself who broke his nose and had stitches last yearwhen he was only one…would be very hard to have him in a full on cast! Huge hugs and I hope he recovers quickly.

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Celia on March 11, 2011 at 3:38 pm said:

Poor little monkey, hope he’s in good spirits and pain-free soon. Hang in there, B!
xxx

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Julie on March 11, 2011 at 3:43 pm said:

Oh no! Poor, brave little sausage. Sending lots of healing vibes his way for a speedy recovery.

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thecompletecookbook on March 11, 2011 at 4:01 pm said:

Oh the poor little poppet – he is a very brave little boy.
Blessing to you all.
🙂 Mandy

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bagnidilucca on March 11, 2011 at 4:21 pm said:

It is amazing how resilient they are. Thank goodness he will be OK. Hopefully the time will pass fairly quickly for you – and him.

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Joanna @ Zeb Bakes on March 11, 2011 at 7:05 pm said:

Hide and seek is a great game to play when immobilized – sending ♥ loving healing ♥ thoughts to you and little Monkey – we’re all thinking of you xx Joanna

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Anna Johnston on March 11, 2011 at 7:34 pm said:

Wow.., your gratitude’s make me feel a little humble. Good on you girl…., you Moms do amazing things, Little Monkey is a lucky kid methinks. Glad all is on the mend, take it easy 🙂

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MultipleMum on March 11, 2011 at 8:22 pm said:

How awful! The poor little might. It will be a very long few weeks for you all but you will get through it with your usual grace x

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MultipleMum on March 11, 2011 at 8:23 pm said:

PS Love the strategically placed book by the way. Do you want me to send you a leaf? HA!

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Kate on March 11, 2011 at 11:54 pm said:

oh your poor little man. I hope the next 6wks do pass quickly and he heals well. x

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tricia on March 12, 2011 at 12:23 am said:

So glad to hear he’s home. Poor little thing. That’s one serious looking cast. Good luck with the next six weeks. Take care, t x

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Wendy on March 12, 2011 at 12:53 am said:

That little man is so resillient, but I suspect you provide an amazing model of fortitude and grace. He looks and sounds in remarkable spirits given the past week, and I hope the next six and more pass uneventfully and with much healing.

And I know you’re all about the detail but how you’ve managed to colour coordinate his shirt and cast to the sheets and books, I’ll never know…

xx

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heidi on March 12, 2011 at 1:16 am said:

What a cheerful little man! I love the hide and seek- was it hard to find him? LOL!
You have a cheerful mind set yourself that gives him a good example to follow, I’m sure.
I was in a full body cast for several months at a young age, and I remember loving paper products- sticky strips that could be wetted and stuck together.
Check out the toymaker’s journal for some great paper toys to put together- blue birds right now- I believe.
http://www.thetoymaker.com/Toypages/73Birds/73BluebirdsofHappiness.html

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Choclette on March 12, 2011 at 8:13 am said:

Oh no, poor little monkey, poor you. I was blissfully unaware that something horrid had befallen you. Do hope he heals well and quickly.

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Laurie on March 13, 2011 at 3:23 am said:

What an admirable attitude you have. And you are obviously passing it on to your little one– hide and seek :o) Ha! I love it!

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Kate on March 13, 2011 at 12:05 pm said:

Oh honey I am so sorry for you and your little man.
I wish for everything and anything that makes time pass quickly and for broken bones to mend and for you all to be out of this horrible situation asap. Huge love. XX

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Amanda on March 13, 2011 at 5:06 pm said:

Good luck, Brydie – I’ll be thinking of you. I will be sending hopes that the weather won’t be too hot for him and that you will have plenty of help at hand.

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Johanna GGG on March 13, 2011 at 10:24 pm said:

good luck – our little 2 year old just wants to move about so much that I imagine the cast is a real challenge but I hope he enjoys some space for stories and songs and will get well soon

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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on March 14, 2011 at 4:21 pm said:

Aww the poor little poppet! I hope he has a speedy recovery. Hospitals aren’t a fun place to be are they?

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SherryGreens on March 14, 2011 at 5:34 pm said:

They amaze you don’t they? They stay cheery, despite all odds. I hope you have a good network of support and love.

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Mariana on March 14, 2011 at 11:37 pm said:

I do like your list of things for which you are grateful. It can be easy to wallow in “poor me”, so its very refreshing to see you focus on the bright side and be able to see the good in a not-so-good situation. Great attitude and good luck with getting the little one back on his feet. Literally.

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Christine on March 15, 2011 at 12:19 pm said:

Oh, precious, precious little man. Hope the next few weeks are speedy for you both. Sending abundant positive vibes your way, dear Brydie.

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kel on March 16, 2011 at 11:33 pm said:

pfttt. wordpress keeps eating my comments all over the place. sent you mucho warmness and besties for such a hard time particularly for for you n the little guy. Muchies. K

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spiceandmore on March 17, 2011 at 2:59 pm said:

Poor little guy. That cast looks pretty dreadful. At least the weather is cooling down – can’t imagine it would be much hot on one of those 40+ days we had a few weeks ago.

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Kristi on March 23, 2011 at 9:53 pm said:

the peek-a-boo story really melted my heart. hugs to you. xx.

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