trip to the ER

You know, today started out to be a great day...we went to IHOP for breakfast, planned to come home, make guacamole and head to the lake for an early Father's Day gathering. That is, until I picked up a knife! The dogs were outside and Jordan was in her walker in the kitchen. Kenneth was in the shower and I was trying to make slices in a lime to make it easier to juice for the guac. Kenneth loves our knives sharp and they really are because the paring knife I was using went right through the lime and into my left ring finger! As soon as I cut it, I knew it was bad. I grabbed a paper towel, threw my hand above my head and ran upstairs to get Kenneth. I am not going to lie--I was freaking out! It was bleeding lots and I couldn't look at it to see how deep it was.

We pretty much threw Jordan at our neighbor and headed to the hospital. A couple of hours and 6 stitches later, we came home to finish the guac and get to the lake. I was glad to have some other folks to occupy Jordan because I spent my time holding my hand above my heart so that my finger wouldn't throb quite as much!

So, I'm going to live and Jordan survived us dumping her in the pack and play next door. I think I'll leave all knife handling to Kenneth, though!