ds1 is so happy to be just like the Big Ones now. He's riding with the older kids. There are 4 of them actually, but the 2 older boys went home to pump more air into their tyres just as I came out with the digicam. ds2 can also be seen here.
However, today is also the day he sustained his worst fall. He had knee guards and a helmet, so the injuries were mostly to his palms. He crashed into the kerbs of the carpark. And when he fell, the bike pinned him against the kerb. So his thumb got slashed and his nail on that thumb was cracked. The rest of the fingers and palms of both hands were also bruised and bleeding.
And the thing was, I didn't see it happen. The older kids rushed into my house to call me. I was bathing ds2 then cos he peed on his pants while running along with them in his Little Tikes car.
I left ds2 in the bathtub and went out to take a look. ds1 was getting up and I told him to get in to let me take a look, cos the older kids said he fell pretty badly. He said "I'm fine, mom. I'm all good and ready to go again." (In his American accent/ slang).
The girl told me what happened, cos ds1 was off already. I was shouted to him, "Get in to take a rest!" Then had no choice but to get back into the bathroom, in case ds2 drowned in it while I went out. Arrgh. Boys! They are so egoistic. I can't possibly go out and grab him in too, or to "mummy" him, cos then he'd be embarrassed.
Anyway when the older kids went home and ds1 finally came in, his wounds had so much dirt in them, I was afraid there'd be an infection. I told ds1 to make sure to wash his hands first, next time, then he can go out and play somemore.
When I washed those wounds, I was cringing myself, but he took it in his stride. I am really beginning to see how different girls and boys are. No doubt, there are some very garang girls who're as tough as boys, but I am not one of them.
I better get used to it. Can foresee many more falls to come. Sigh.
