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Well, it finally happened. We ended up having to take one of the kids to the emergency room this past week. Not that I wanted it to happen, but I knew it would eventually. And it was the boy child. And its because he was doing something he shouldn’t have been doing. And he is fine now, he just likes to scare the crap out of us every now and then.
We have this unofficial rule in our house that no matter what we have for dinner, you have to at least try it. I can’t count the number of times that the kids look and something and go “Eww, I don’t like that!” only to finish their entire plate after trying it. It happens almost every night. So when I served up chicken and rice, I got a round of ewws. And, can I have a lunchable instead? And, what about a hotdog mommy?
But I told them they had to take a few bites before they told me they didn’t like it. It was a struggle for Ryley but Avery cleaned his plate.
After he was done, he got up from the table and started running around. I was trying to coax Ryley into taking a few more bites and all I hear is WHACK. I look over and Avery is on the floor crying, or attempting to cry. You know when kids are trying to cry and scream at the same time? Yea, he was doing that. I knew he had hit his head, but at this point wasn’t sure how it happened. I scooped him up and made sure there was no blood or huge egg and tried to calm him down.
And then he started to fall asleep in my lap.
I knew he was tired, but I couldn’t let him fall asleep after he had just hit his head. I tried to keep him awake for about an hour and he kept wanting to go to sleep. I gave him a bath, wrapped him in a towel and headed to the bedroom for jammies. He said he wanted some medicine and then proceeded to vomit all his dinner all over the towel. I started to get more worried and before I could do anything else he threw up again all over the comforter.
I called his doctor and he said if he threw up again that I needed to take him to the ER. He did, two more times, so we loaded up and headed out.
He was already starting to feel better by the time we got a room and were seen by a doctor. They did a few tests and said he seemed fine, but they wanted to make sure he could keep down food. He drank some powerade and had some crackers and started coloring while we waited. He kept everything down, so we were able to go home after being there for a few hours. We got home a little before 1 AM and everyone went straight to bed.
And the next day he was back to his old self. He was pulling his sisters hair, taking her toys and being his turkey self.
Healthy Chocolate Scones
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons Truvia
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons cold butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
These scones look really beautiful. I love the rule about having to at least try the food. Glad your little one is okay! I can just imagine how scary that situation was!
Kelley says
Yup, we are mean ole parents that make our kids try their food before they say they don’t like it. haha! And thank you, we are glad everyone is ok too!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
So glad everyone is okay – so scary! Love the looks of these scones – Pinned!
Kelley says
Thanks sweet friend!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
Confesssion….I didn’t really like scones until a few years ago when I finally had a really tasty one! I worked at Starbucks and they were just dry. I know…the horror! but these look so good. Definitely have to try soon!
Kelley says
Confession – I only like the vanilla bean scones from Starbucks because the others are too dry! haha! And these are super flaky and not dry at all. Oh and chocolate-y!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Ohh.. poor baby! I hope little man is better. It is so sad when they are sick even more when its flu sick!
Healthy, chocolate, and breakfast!? I’m in!
Kelley says
Haha.. thanks Krista!
Crystal says
I’m so glad he is okay and back to normal. I know it is scary especially while sitting in the ER with your little one. We did it several times with my youngest which thankfully there was nothing major except dislocated elbow and a bad bladder infection. Thank you so much for this scones recipe. My daughters and I love scones for breakfast and love the fact that this is not only chocolate (my favorite), but healthy. Thanks so much 🙂
Kelley says
Glad to hear yall never had anything major! These kiddos sure keep you on your toes!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
How scary, Kelley. I’m so glad he’s okay. Little boys with energy seem to always keep us mammas on our toes – I have 3 so I know 😉 – I love these scones, they look so moist and tasty. Can’t wait to give them a try!
Kelley says
That’s so true! I don’t know how you mamas with more then one boy do it! haha.
Vera Koh says
Hi Kelley,
I’ve been following your blog since last year and I just wanna tell you I think you are doing a great job with it. I love your blog. I am so glad to hear that Avery is all good again. *hugs*
Wishing you a good week ahead! 🙂
Kelley says
Vera, thank you so very much! I truly appreciate your sweet comment and having you follow along with us. Thank you thank you! Hope you have a great week as well!
Laura O|PetiteAllergyTreats says
Aww, so glad he’s ok after all! Head injuries are super scary since they can change so quick. You’re an awesome mama for taking him to the ER just to make sure. And I love these scones, causes chocolate makes anything better!
Kelley says
Thanks friend! It was scary! Boys are scary! How do you do it?! lol