"pennies are dangerous for boys!"

On Thursday Jackson was playing with some pennies he had in his pocket. I told him to put them away and keep them out of sight because pennies are very dangerous for babies like Asher.

Later that day, during nap time I hear Jackson crying in his room. Not the "I don't want to take a nap" cry but a scared and sad cry, so I went in his room to see what was wrong. He was sitting in the corner of his room with tears streaming down his face. When I asked him what was wrong, he said "pennies are dangerous for boys too." This got my attention. He then told me that he had a penny stuck in his "cough." I was a little scared by that statment so he was in the car and on the way to Mitch's work. I had to make sure the penny wasn't stuck anywhere. By the time we got to the clinic Jackson was saying that the penney was in his tummy. We got an x-ray to confirm and sure eough there was a bright circle right in his stomach. He was so cute when he got his x-ray. I wish I would have thought to bring a camera to take a picture of him on the table. I am also trying to get a copy of the x-rays becuase they are so funny. We are now on poop watch. That's right I have to check his poop to make sure that the penny comes out. Don't worry, I'll let you know when the blessed event takes place.

This makes the third x-ray in the Parrish family in about 6 months. Asher, for his arm, me for my fall on the ice and now Jackson's belly. Mitch better be careful he's next!