Splinters

My little boy had a splinter today. A first. Just makes me remember what a pain in the ass splinters are. Get one and it usually means home surgery in the bathroom with tweezers, rubbing alcohol and a little match flame sterilization trick.  

But this little splinter also made me realize that this will be the first of his many splinters. And falls. And scrapes. And hopefully not too much worse.

So as he goes out to tackle the world it's a reminder of how there is always pain along the way. But try your best to avoid the splinters, I'll say. Those are the kind of boo boos that can stay with you and can fester if you don't take care of them. 

Sure, so most splinters will work themselves out. Yes, it takes a little time but it's possible. But heading to the bathroom with the tweezers definitely does the trick too. 

Strike the match.