minor surgery

Can you guess what happened to this chunk of stairway railing?



Yup, it ended up in my dad's hand.

It was the first reno injury and of course it happened merely walking down the stairs.

My dad spent 4 unsuccessful hours at an urgent care yesterday, while everyone else was watching MSU vs. OSU (go green!). This was after plenty of discussion about DIY surgery at home with a "clean" razor. Ultimately we ended up here today and I think (know) it was for the better:

Harlow got to witness her first minor surgical procedure. (I am secretly trying to push her into a career in medicine like her mama). She was a champ at the office. Now if only she would sleep AT NIGHT...but that's another story.

Round two was a piece of cake:


Thanks Dr. Kingman! Now grandpa legend can get back to reno and to holding Harlow.