Transformers Battle Scars

I'm going to take a picture of him tomorrow and post it, but Zack has a big gash on his forehead that required and ED visit this morning. He and Daddy were "Transformer" fighting (that's what Zack calls play fighting after he watches the Transformers movie). Zack came running down the hall and dodged a 'hit' from Daddy, but fell right onto the edge of the dining room chair. We both knew immediately that play fighting was over for the day, but we didn't think he would have more than a big bump on his head. That is, until he looked up and there was blood running down his face. We moved him to the kitchen and put ice and pressure on it. And if you've ever experienced a head wound, they bleed...a LOT...I mean, it was gushing from the wound!!! Mark said that, had he not had head wounds of his own, he would have been a little more worried about the bleeding. Xander was even worried about Zack. He was standing in front of him saying (in his own language), "Zacky? Zacky?" Xander also helped by trying to wipe off the dried blood with a baby wipe. I wish I had the camera for that. So anyway, for the second time in less than a year, we took Zack to the emergency room. The good news is that they only had to use derma-bond, a liquid bandage, to close the wound. The bad news, I guess, from Mommy's perspective, is that I have to keep the wound dry for about 2 days (and his hair is matted from the blood) and I have to keep him from running around inside and outside for about 5 days (this is not an easy task with the active child that I have). But through the whole thing, Zack was very brave, only cried in the beginning, and was rewarded with a McDonalds Happy Meal at lunch. We were both so proud of how he handled it.

I know his expression is awful, but it gives you a good look at his battle wound.