First stitches

Excuse the phone pics. They aren't the best quality. On the way out the door this morning Gavin took a dive down the front steps and hit his head on the corner of a cinder block. Ouch. He cried a few minutes and then was calm. Unfortunately the wound was deep enough to warrant a few stitches. We've reached a milestone!!! The first of what I am sure will be many trips to the ER for stitches and/or broken bones.

He called the hospital gown his "hospital pajamas." I was so very proud of our lil' Mann. He left his bandage alone while the numbing gel worked its magic. He played very well and was patient while waiting. Lately Gavin has been asking that we go visit the doctor for everything - bug bites, etc. He was happy when the ER doctor arrived to spend special time with him. She was very nice and has the same last name as our vet. Gavin remembered this and when she introduced herself he said, "Holly and Rocky's doctor?" She got a kick out of that. During the procedure he sat perfectly still and did not cry and did not have to be held down. Now why can't I have that kind of luck when trying to administer eye drops?? Speaking of, if any of you mothers have tips for giving eye drops to a two year old, I am all ears.