Do you know what is not fun? Being covered in your child's blood.
Yes. Yes, this is very bad, whether they're two (StE) or 11 (StY). Poor, poor Emmett, and Emmett's family. And I totally get EM tearing up when she saw Emmett's face, aside from hurting because her boy was hurt. Because after StE was all repaired and drugged and dreaming and everything was really all right and all over but the healing, I broke down all by myself in the bathroom at home. And do you know why? Because my perfect, beautiful boy wasn't perfect any more. He was marred, and he would always have the scar. He has it now, and he has forty-seven or so more that he's picked up along the way. It's the first one that's symbolic. That says that no matter how much you love, and how much care you take, things happen.
It's scary and it's a little bit life-changing. I'm so glad it wasn't any worse. I'm so glad it's over now, and I'm so glad Emmett is already coming around to being at the games. His natural talent will take over, and he'll be wanting to play again, before he's physically ready, I'll bet. Peace to all of you, and speedy healing.