Mommy Bruises

I went on a walk with the dog and kids on Monday. We normally try to take Princess on two walks a day. One short around the townhouses and one long around our neighborhood. 

This is TJ on his bike in the back field behind our townhouse. 

Kai was tossing his baseball around. 

For our long walk we asked Jenny and Ezra to come with us and we walked to Sharon park. This time I tried using the baby carrier instead of the stroller. 

We made it to the park and even Princess was ready for a break. 

The boys were happy to have some play time on the slides. 

Vai was good choking on the grass for a while. 

Ezra came to say hi on the grass. 

Vai doesn't usually complain about all the attention. 

Princess enjoys watching the kids play. 

On the way home TJ was really tired. I was trying to walk with Vai in the baby carrier, Princess on her leash, and TJ was pulling on my legs wanting me to hold him. Well, my legs got tangled up and next thing I know I'm falling towards the pavement. Instinct my I wrapped my hand around Vai's head and held TJs head in the crook of my other arm. I didn't even think about Princess. Her leash came off but she didn't run away. 

Luckily, we were in front of a friend's house and she was able to help me with the dog and kids while I picked myself up. I'm so grateful that I was the only one hurt. Vai was jostled a little bit but I rolled so I landed on my side and back. TJ was free of scratches but he was really upset. Thankfully, we weren't far from home. 

I'm glad that it was my hand and not Vai's head. 

This one wasn't too bad and again better my arm than TJ's head. 

When we got home David was there to help take care of everyone. Princess tried to comfort me as well but her comfort was trying to lick my wounds. 

The next morning my scabs were forming. 

Healing nicely. 

It's not something I would want to repeat but it was nice to see that my maternal instincts work. I am willing to take much worse but hopefully that won't be required :)