Maderville

Breathtaking
Yesterday, I had the single biggest scare of my life. I was watching Landry while she sat in her high chair and she was eating one of those apples she so dearly loves. I was standing at the sink washing her cups and all of the sudden I look over and she has this glazed over look in her eyes. I saw two huge tears start to well up in her eyes and they were just about to fall. She was choking. I dropped whatever it was in my hand and ran over to her. I immediately tried to pull her out of her seat and she wouldn't budge and she was semi alert but dazed. I immediately ripped the tray off, picked her up, threw her arms over her head and started whacking her on her back. She still wouldn't cough it up and I was starting to panic. REALLY panic. Then I balled my fist up and put it under her diaphragm and hit her on her back again...and again...and again. FINALLY she started to throw up. I have never been so happy to be up chucked on...EVER! She still had some lodged in her throat and I had to work on her a little longer. She finally decided to start crying and I was beside myself with relief. I took her to the sink and wiped her hands down and took her pajamas off of her. I looked at her and I literally just sat in the middle of my kitchen floor and cried. I mean sobbed. It was a sight I'm sure. I am getting all teared up now just reliving it again. I just begged her not to ever scare Mama like that again. I held her so tightly she may have lost her breath again from my grip but I was just so thankful that she was okay. I also thanked God for letting me keep her just one more day. I fed her apples again but I cut them so small that they may have qualified for applesauce.

On a lighter note...
I love the expression on her face. I am having a contest to see who can title this picture. The winner will receive an attaboy(or girl), 20 style points and an autographed picture from Landry. I know, I know...It's a dream prize package. Put your thinking caps on and send them on. My entry is "No, I think I'll take a banana'.