Well here's something unexpected.

Um yeah, so today I'll be at the orthopedist.  That's right.  Elaine has broken both bones in her lower arm. 

We found that out at urgent care last night.  Where she then received a temporary cast and sling that we can't take off until we get the real cast.  I'll know more later what color she chooses and HOW LONG THIS WILL BE ON ALL DURING SUMMER FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

Wondering how it happened? 

Just a usual child game.  I used to call it airplane, the kids these days call it carnival.  You lie on the ground on your back.  You put your feet on the flyer's belly and then lift their entire body in the air, using your legs and feet.  You know.

Well, she fell off while she was up in the air, and landed badly on her arm.  She wouldn't quit crying and couldn't move her arm quite right.

Oy.

Happy Monday to Elaine, eh?

**We've got an appointment for 1:45 this afternoon.  Surely I can provide you pictures by tomorrow.  Because an arm break is nothing if not a photo op, am I right?

Comments

[OHTAYLORS]

From experience - 4-6 weeks (older son broke right arm twice and fractured left wrist twice in his 13 years). Get some small trash can bags and rubber bands for showers or bath time. At least you don't have to buy a new winter coat to fit over the cast since it is winter, but you have to deal with water and sand.

Good Luck!!!

[Michelle L]

Elaine!!! Will the cast be purple again? My nephew broke his arm and got this super cool little deal that goes over the cast so he can swim, I can find out he name and stuff if you need. She can't go all summer with no swimming!

[Aunt Jessie]

I fear this won't be the last time our Lainey Grace breaks a bone. She's crazy, that one! All over the place! Tough as nails. Can't wait for the pictures.

[Lala]

Ugh, that sucks. Good Luck.

[Farrell]

YIKES!!