Jen’s Friday Fail
This morning, I babysat my favorite toddler.

In order to impress said favorite toddler, I performed an exaggerated, bow-legged, penguin walk on a sidewalk leading down a steep hill.  And I subsequently fell, severely rolling-out my ankle and foot.

Fortunately and unfortunately for me, the stabbing pain and tingling sensations surprised me enough to stifle tears and block expletives

The giggling toddler quietly observed me fall to the ground with my leg extended to the side, mid-penguin stomp, and attempt to act as casually as possible.

It would have been equally horrifying for the confused toddler see me bawl and/or cuss.  I can thank the blinding pain for preventing these scenarios.

I quickly sprayed my ankle with yarrow to prevent swelling, slowly and nonchalantly.  The toddler quietly observed, dug through the diaper bag for his own herbal remedy, and attempted to apply a plantain salve to his own ankle.  Through his corduroy pants.

After limping through my front door, I turned on Bizarre Foods and began to rest and elevate my sprained appendage on the sofa.

Where it was accidentally sat upon by Jake.

Happy Friday.