Words of Advice (from a stupid clumsy woman)

[melodygirl]

A word of caution...DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME...an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...do as I say not as I do...and if you do as I do then have your video camera on, submit it to America's Funniest Videos and have a chance to earn some bucks...

A 30" bar stool is not made for standing upon and reaching the high points of a 9ft Christmas tree in order to hang a leetle ornament in the perfect spot. Yep, fell into the tree and broke the tree I lay on the floor immobile; 3 little boys running in circles screaming-crying-bellowing "Mom's dead!"; husband rushing into the room dazed and confused not knowing whether to comfort the boys or take me to the emergency room. I looked up at my husband and said "Dang, I just turned the video camera off." My next words "Shoot, now we have to redecorate the tree." He promptly went to comfort the boys.


ETA: Please feel free to share your stupid, clumsy story...misery loves company...and laughter...

 

[Miss Lee]

Now that I know you're not dead...

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MELODY!!! I love it when you pop in for a bit of fun and frolic. Be careful, for crying out loud--lol!

 

[JAFitMama]

Been there done that!



Judy "Likes2bfit"


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[L Sass]

OMG - that is hysterical!!! I'm so glad you're ok! Thanks for the laugh (way beyond a chuckle) and the advice.

Lorrie

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[melodygirl]

Yes, Michele, I am alive. Sore, bruised, stiff, achy, stupid...but alive.

I did, however, traumatize my kids. Lee was calling out in his sleep last night, "MOM! MOM! MOM!"

 

[Beavs]

Thank Mel...now that I have peed my pants laughing at your misfortune. Sorry :-(

 

[3kids]

Thanks for the laugh:7 I'm glad I am not the only clumsy one as evidenced by the nice bruise on my leg:+

 

[red_mct]

Hehehe - I'm sorry for the accident and glad you are ok!

 

[DebbieH]

Oh my goodness, sooo glad you are okay! (Your story, the way it was written, is hysterical!) I hate to say it, been there, done that! I was standing on a small stool taking a pic of a critter that had climbed a small tree outside our front window a couple years back and same thing, over went the stool and OUCHIE! I was a mess for ahwile and even think I blacked out for a couple seconds. I don't look at that stool w/o reliving that moment! YIKES! Again, glad all is okay. Good Luck redecorating your tree and be CAREFUL! :7


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[Fit_mommy]

OMG Melody! Because you are okay I must say it...That's friggin' hysterical! America's Funniest Home Videos would have LOVED it!!!:7 :7 :7

 

[Prickly Pear]

I have to admit that I was laughing so hard at your story that I has tears forming.
I am so glad that you are doing ok this morning.
Heather

 

[Miss Lee]

>Yes, Michele, I am alive. Sore, bruised, stiff, achy,
>stupid...but alive.
>
>I did, however, traumatize my kids. Lee was calling out in
>his sleep last night, "MOM! MOM! MOM!"


Awwwww, dear Lee. See what happens when you're a GREAT mommy!? Your kids love you and worry about your welfare

I'm mighty glad you escaped without serious injury, Sis...but I'm still LMAO!!

 

[ldy_solana]

my goodness thank god you are not hurt(well at least seriously injured), but dh is getting a kick out of that image of a young lady falling into a xmas tree.

kassia

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"And do what thee wilt as long as ye harm none"

 

[GreenEyedLefty]

I'm so glad you're okay. I fell down the stairs this summer - right in front of my older DD's 15 y.o. friend. I had a bruised pride, and hiney. I can still hear the snickering.

 

[maggietc]

husband rushing into the room dazed and confused not knowing whether to comfort the boys or take me to the emergency room...
"Dang, I just turned the video camera off." My next words "Shoot, now we have to redecorate the tree." He promptly went to comfort the boys.

HA!!!!! Sorry about your accident, but it's nice that you have the sense of humor to turn it into a funny story:+
I'm glad you're okay!
--laura

 

[TeTe]

I'm so sorry, but the visual I have of that whole episode is just cracking me up!!!! Looks like your sense of humor probably helped you, too!

What a great Christmas PSA that would be!!! Do you think you could re-enact it for one of your local channels??!}( }(

 

[melodygirl]

>I'm so sorry, but the visual I have of that whole episode is
>just cracking me up!!!! Looks like your sense of humor
>probably helped you, too!
>
>What a great Christmas PSA that would be!!! Do you think you
>could re-enact it for one of your local channels??!}( }(

After the boys calmed down, they actually asked me to do it again so they could video it. They want to win $10,000 from AFV...they want to buy ATVs for themselves. Now there's several accidents waiting to happen...my guys, all 3 on ATVs in the mountains...

Actually the boys running around and screaming hysterically was funnier than my fall. That's what I wish I had on video.

 

[sarab]

Hey Girl, how about a 6 ft tree this time?

Cute story!

Sara

 

[melodygirl]

>Hey Girl, how about a 6 ft tree this time?
>
>Cute story!
>
>Sara


Oh, the 6 ft tree goes in the basement family room next week. Stay tuned for another story.

 

[DebbieH]

Oh boy, we can hardly wait to hear THAT story! No bar stools, K? http://bestsmileys.com/falling/4.gif



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