I have an electric stove with the metal coils. Baby Gurl decided to touch said coil while a pot was on the stove heating water for her Ramen! What possessed her to do this, I don’t know. But never again will I take for granted that my kids just know not to do something simply because it’s common sense.
I believe common sense doesn’t exist for the kiddos – all kiddos – not just mine. And I believe it has nothing to do with intelligence – the common sense button just does not exist for the wee ones.
What you see is her sitting on the den couch with her finger (left hand – she’s left handed) in a bowl of cool water. I gave her some Tylenol and a couple of hours later, she felt better.
“It still hurts sometimes, Mom”
I know, baby doll. It’ll feel better soon.
Oh…and remember the Haiku that I royally messed up last week? I’m here to do it again! This week’s theme: favorite gadget. (A coffee pot is a gadget, right?)
Oh, Mr. Coffee!
Legal stimulants galore.
You awaken me.
The Horizontal Yo-Yo 
You’re so awesome 🙂 Love the Haiku!
Touching a hot coil is not awesome. Poor sweetie! Not the way she’d prefer to learn that particular lesson. Have to tell you though, I learned the same lesson around her age, only it was my entire hand as I reached above the stove to get something, resting my other hand over the burner. I will never forget that so long as I live – lucky I wasn’t scarred for life. Did have a very interesting mark on my palm for a while though…
YOUR WHOLE HAND?? Bless your heart. And you say it didn’t scar?
The worst part about being a mom is watching your kids learn lessons the hard way. And usually, I’m pretty anal about these things, “Stove’s on. It’s hot. Don’t touch.” But the ONE time I don’t do it – THIS happens.
*sigh* You’ll be happy to know today that she has just a bit of a white spot on the tip of her index finger. She says it doesn’t hurt anymore. I suppose the fact that she was wrestling with Big Brother proves it…
Awww poor little girl!
Hiya, Clare! She’s doing better today.
Poor Baby Gurl! I hope she feels better soon. Owie. :o)
She’s feeling much better, Sparky. Thanks!
Hey…how is baby gurl….my baby gurl that is..Baby Gurl, please be smart and do not touch HOT stuff..even your mom listened when I said HOT (the second time..after she lightly touched it) You take care Baby gurl..grandma loves you.