Of bones and breaks

My daughter broke her arm.

And I feel terrible.

Here's the story. My ex has my children on the weekends, Thursday night to Sunday night, I go and pick them up on Sunday night, usually around 7 o'clock. At around 5:30 on Sunday she called to tell me that Tristan, my 7 year old, had fallen and hurt her arm, and that she might take her to the ER. I pay for the insurance on them, so, it would be up to me to drive out a little early so that I could give them the insurance card (don't ask me why, but I only get one from the insurance company). But, she wasn't sure. I said that it was fine and to let me know for sure if she took her.

I didn't hear anything, so, I left to get out there around 6:20, and got there just a few minutes after 7. Tristan said that she was fine and didn't want to go in. I checked her over, there wasn't a lot of swelling, she had mobility, she could squeeze her fingers. I asked her to tell me how much pain there was, on a scale of 1 to 5. She said 2 or 3.

I decided that it would be best to wait the night.

In the morning, she was still in pain, and it was obvious, though she was trying to brave and say she was fine, that it was definitely more than a 2 or 3. She was doing the same thing I'd done as a kid when I'd broken a bone. I made the appointment and took her into the clinic.



I took her in, and all of us (myself, the nurse and the doctor), based on what she was telling us, that she'd fallen and put her weight straight down on her arm, that she likely just sprained her wrist. However, we wanted to do the X-Ray anyway, just to be sure. As soon as the Tech put the film up outside the room, I could see, from about 10 feet away, that there was a clear break.

She's now in a half cast and a sling. I take her in Friday to see the Orthopedic specialist, when we find out if they will do a full cast, and how long she'll have to wear it.

What's really sad is that it will likely be a six week ordeal, as usually is the case from breaks, which will basically mean the rest of her summer vacation. No more riding bikes, no more swimming, or swing sets... none of things she loves to do.

I'm so proud of how brave she was and is being, but it just breaks my heart to see her stuck. She can't even play her Gamecube, Wii, or Xbox. It's just miserable.


On to the other stuff...

robber-shot.jpg

I know I've read something like this, but it's still pretty funny.


And in the same vein...

This made me laugh for about 10 minutes.


Giant Penguins Once Roamed Peru

This article is pretty interesting, even if they're wrong. The idea that there might have been human sized penguins is fascinating, if not a little frightening. With they're feet going flap flap flap... I just wonder how they survived and have started taking over Hollywood.


3D Logic

Got some time to waste? Kongregate.com has some great games, the ones I've enjoyed the most are:

3D Logic - It looks like a Rubiks Cube and is nearly as maddening. It took a little time to get through all 30 levels, and the reward was pretty weak. Still, it was worth the journey.

Bowmaster - It's almost like Tower defense... except from the side, and with more control. Still, I'm addicted.

Castlewars - It's a freaking card game! It's a lot of fun. The goal? Either crush the enemies castle first, or build yours to 100 units high! Beware, it'll suck you in!

Check out the whole site for more, it's a pretty well laid out piece of interweb.


Oh, the irony!

Not at all like Alanis Morissette's idea of irony, either.


How to become invisible...

Seriously, some of these photos are really amazing!


Timeline of Web Browsers

And I remember them all... even the ones that aren't listed.


If fire was made of water...

I know it sounds crazy... and it is. Just look at them... and try not to be amazed.


Won't someone buy me this shirt!

Please!


and I'm done...

Sorry, I've gotta cut out... bed time for us old folks comes early these days. Back when I can!