Mom's gone for 1 week and . . . Jack takes a header!

Erin went to California to visit Aunt Sarah and Uncle Mike and new arrival Ivy leaving the Payne clan in my capable hands for 1 whole, entire, 6-day week.

Mom! What are you doing to us! Don't leave us with him! Take us with you as a carry-on! We swear we'll be quiet! You have no idea what he is capable of . . . or not capable of!

Alas, the extra luggage stayed home and . . .
within 48 hours of solo Dad action Jack was heading to the hospital.

Dad was helping Violet with nail polish while Jack decided that Dino Dan was not quite turned up to 11. You can understand his rush across the living room to rectify the situation. Which of course resulted in a header into the television. It was a gusher. A few hasty phone calls to secure someone to watch the 4 unmarred Paynesters (Thanks Martha and Jess!) and Dad and Jack headed for the waiting room.

Almost healed.

Yes Mr. Tough Guy, you are the first Payne child with stitches! So Erin when are you going away next. I can handle it. Really.