Erik's Broken Ankle

I thought I'd better get this post up before Erik's cast comes off and the whole ordeal becomes obselete. Our adventurous Mr. Erik broke his ankle three of four weeks ago jumping on the trampoline. Amazingly, he was not even screwing around when it happened; just calmly, happily jumping on the tramp. Poor little guy. It swelled up really bad and we had to wait five days before a cast could be put on.

In the meantime he crawled or tottered around on crutches that were a little too big. We all went to the park two days after the cast was put on. Erik was still in some serious pain. He, however, was not to be deterred from climbing on the playground equipment. Once discovered he was promptly removed (does crutches on playgorund equipment sound like another accident-waiting to-happen to anyone else?). Apparently he tried it on the playground at school as well. Oh, that boy. ;>

As soon as the pain wore off, the thought of a broken bone was history. Most people don't even notice. He runs and jumps and climbs. It slowed him down for about two weeks total. That was nice. But I'm glad he is not in pain anymore and can be almost as active as he chooses. He can't wait to ride his bike again. And I am looking forward to Erik having a shower without having to blow dry the cast. This is our first (and I can only hope, last) broken bone. Erik has been a trooper. It seems the only time he remembers his predicament is when Sean or I ask him to do something. He's a kid, what can I say?