I fell last night. Over a baby gate. Down, down, down I tumbled in the darkness, after stubbing my toe at the base of the gate.
“WTF?” I thought to myself, though I didn’t use the acronym. “Oh, yeah. The baby gate.”
You may ask why I have a baby gate up in the hallway in the middle of the night. No, I wasn’t babysitting my sweet grandson, Tommy.
It’s because we have a new puppy! We brought him into our home–our cats’ home–a month ago, and we the cats are still adjusting. I had the brilliant idea of putting the baby gate up in the hallway so the cats could have a little peace (especially while eating) in the back part of the house.
And so, when, just before bed, I had to check to make sure the front door was locked just one more time, I took what felt like a very slow motion plunge (I recall thinking, “Let’s get this over with already–just HIT THE GROUND!) to the hardwood floor.
It hurt so much I couldn’t hold back the tears, especially when Steve put his arms around me and asked “Are you okay?”
Do you know how long it’s been since I’ve cried over a fall?
As I climbed into bed post-fall, I decided we need to add a night light in the hallway–not for Tommy, but for Grandma–along with the baby gate for the puppy.
With my toe and knees throbbing, I drifted to sleep and wondered how sore I’d be in the morning. But now, as I sip my first cup of coffee, I’m just fine–only a little sore on my knobby knees. I’m grateful for that.
And yes, for Obi, too.
Jan Morrill Writes 
Aaack! If it had been me, the house would have shook! It is strange how a fall turns into slo-mo isn’t it? Well, ‘m happy you didn’t break anything. Love you.
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Bwahaha!!! Loved the story…and the last pic!!!!
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Beautiful puppy. Congratulations on your new little family member 🙂 Glad you did not do any permanent damage!
Yes, falls always seem to go in slow-mo. On my 50th birthday this year, I was taking a shower before we headed out to the pub for a special meal. My balance went – balance is NOT my strong suit – and what must have been just a few seconds felt like hours! I was absolutely fine. My dignity hurt more than my body, thankfully, and the poor faucet on the bath broke… although I for the life of me do not remember hitting it, (must have been faulty to begin with 😉 ). But, yes, I understand the slow-mo. thing perfectly!
A nightlight is a great idea. We, too, have a baby gate for the dogs – damage limitation for night times, or when we have guests the darlings are not yet used to. Not that they do any damage, just a precaution 🙂
Tommy is getting big!! Where does the time go?
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Glad you’re okay, Jan. I didn’t have the guts to write about my fall….out of the bathtub!!! NWAWW met me with my arm in a sling 🙂
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Glad you weren’t badly hurt, Jan. Getting around in the dark is fine, as long as you remember what’s where. 😦 A night light sounds like a good idea.
janet
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