Rookie Mistake?

Is there a such thing as a rookie mistake when it comes to your children? After the fact, David and I are thinking we made a rookie mistake, but how do you know in the heat of the moment? Friday night, our sweet little Summer fell on our neighbor's brick steps and busted her lower lip. There was a cut on the inside of her mouth and the outside of her mouth was bleeding as well, not just a little bit either! We thought, it had gone all the way through! So. . .David loaded up Summer and took her to Scottish Rite Children's Hospital in Atlanta. Speaking of, we are so thankful to live so close to such a great children's hospital. She was a champ! Thankfully, she did not have to have stitches and was sent home after being cleaned up and given a Popsicle! I am sure along the way in our parenting journey we will make many "rookie mistakes." I am thankful for extra measures of grace given to parents by the One who knows our children better than we do! Here are some pictures from our sweet girl the day after her accident. We love you, Summer, and are proud of you for always being so brave!

Isn't she the prettiest thing you have ever seen? Even with a busted lip!

I love those BIG brown eyes!

"Ice cream!"