Toph's "gang" of buddies--we all walked to the school together.
Topher's school does a Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dance every year. This year's theme was Hoedown! They do an AWESOME job decorating the multi-purpose room--I can't fathom the hours it takes to create the scenery. I REALLY hope they take it all down very carefully and store it. It could be re-used every 6 years and nobody would know!We met a few of Toph's friends at a friend's house and walked over together. It was fun to be part of a "group." As soon as the kids crossed the street, they were begging to be cut loose and on their own. We walked in the doors and they took off for parts unknown to run around with their friends. For the boys, the dance is more about seeing friends than it is dancing with your Mom.
Sharon and I were standing over by the punch, trying to scope out a place to be out of the way, and suddenly people were calling to me. Toph was ON THE GROUND! There were several Moms who were right there, and told me that he was tackled and landed on his head--on the cement! He never passed out, was altered, or was sick--so instead of calling 9-1-1, I let him get up! We put some ice on the NICE goose egg on the back of his head, and Toph said that he wanted to stay at the dance.
He was a little subdued after that. We walked around and talked to some of his friends. We danced a couple of times--watching Toph do the Cha Cha Slide was SO worth it! We took a very over-priced picture (it's cute) and we took many of our own pictures.
McDonald's provided our nightcap--sundaes. I had a very nice time on our date. Hannah was beside herself that she couldn't go this year--NEXT year holds the key to SO many other activities for our girl.
We went to the doctor today, just to make sure that Toph is fine. I woke him up before I went to bed last night, and he was fine. But he was still a bit dizzy today, and our doctor says he's conservative when it comes to head injuries. I felt better having a professional confirm what I already felt--peace of mind was worth the co-pay. Toph will have a headache for a few days and he's to have a quiet weekend. Since it's FREAKIN' HOT here right now, that will be easy to accomplish!
A bit of ice for the goose egg.
Good times!
3 comments:
Can you even believe the effort that goes into that grade school dance! No wonder the HS is complaining that they don't have enough money for the grad night party. They think each kid needs to go home with an electronic gift! Expectations are definately too high! So happy to hear your boy is okay...kinda scarey.
How cute! I wish all schools did a little date night thing. That would be so fun! Hope Topher is recovered now... it's always scary when the kids hit their head. I can't believe I'm actually looking at your blog! I've actually got a minute to do it!
Topher is recovered now. Head still a little tender when you brush his hair. Went to the doc on Friday, just to be sure. He's fine!
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