Red Sky At Morning, Sailors’ Warning
This was the view I spotted from the kitchen window a short while ago. We had a sunrise like this on Sunday, and then rain beginning shortly thereafter and lasting for a good part of the day (a street-flooding deluge at points). I don’t know if that old adage, “red sky at morning, sailors take warning/red sky at night, sailors delight” really means that we have more rain on the way, but I hope it holds off, at least for today.
A bit of excitement chez femme, not the good kind: petit monsieur had a seizure last night, first one in over a year, and fortunately short-lived. But he was having a sleepover at the nanny’s house (no school today) so paramedics were called and a quick trip to the emergency room ensued about midnight. He seemed none the worse for wear so we brought him home after a quick check by the doctor. His brain injury due to lack of oxygen in utero means he’ll always be prone to seizures, and they’ve mostly been well controlled with medication. We’ll be checking in with his neurologist today.
Coco most likely has a ruptured disk. She’s always been quite the leaper and jumper, and the vet thinks this is probably how she’s injured herself. So she’s on an anti-inflammatory and we’re on strict orders to prevent her from jumping up or down from furniture. (Yes, we allow the dogs onto the furniture. They’re quite spoiled and actually run the house.)
This is the second year in a row I’m not cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the family. There’s still too much stuff piled in the living room from my MIL’s place that has to be gone through. I love doing the big Thanksgiving Do, and hope that by next year our situation will be more conducive to Turkey-ing It The Hell Up.
Even with all of this going on, I take comfort and give thanks that a) it all could have been a lot worse and b) we have each other and family and friends, a roof over our heads, and food on the table. The rest is gravy.
I hope those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving have a warm and wonderful holiday, and safe travels if you’re hitting the road, rail or sky.
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Oh what a scare with your son, and I am relieved that he is safe and sound at home.
Hope that the appointment goes well today.
You’ve got a lot on your plate at the moment…
hope that you find some small joys in your days to come.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Goodness–you have enough on your plate to avoid cooking this year certainly! Wishing you peace and a future of serenity and calmness.
Oh dear…your son’s seizure sounds very frightening. I am relieved to hear that he is okay.
And your poor pup! I am also very loose about dogs on furniture. It would be very tiresome to constantly have to prevent our dogs from getting on our couches and beds. Could I suggest a set of doggy stairs? We have two sets – one for the bedroom and one for the couch in the den. They are for our little dogs – 9 lbs. and 5 lbs.
I hope you get some rest over the next few days and that things calm down for you and yours.
xoxo, A
Glad to hear your son is well, my nephew suffers form them too and a myriad of other problems, as he was starved of oxygen at birth, your heart must have been going like the clappers, try to relax tonight.
Glad to hear your son is well, my nephew suffers form them too and a myriad of other problems, as he was starved of oxygen at birth, your heart must have been going like the clappers, try to relax tonight.
I’m sorry to hear that your boy is having seizures- I hope your doctors can help stablize this.
Wishing you a relaxed, stress-free T-day. Here’s to having loads of things and people to be grateful for. -Bella Q
the Citizen Rosebud
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It’s a measure of your good sense and positive outlook on life that you can pause in the midst of difficulties and remind yourself that there is still much for which to be thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here’s hoping Petit Monsieur recovers quickly.
I took a photo of this morning’s sky, too! I really was lovely!
I’m not sure what we’re doing for thanksgiving – our son is still in the UK (coming home for Christmas but not Thanksgiving).
but I like your take on it – thankful for the basics and the rest is gravy.
Have a good one.
Glad your not-so-little guy is ok. Our first Thanksgiving w/ NO kids–we’re feeling rather bereft.
My heartfelt thoughts for your troubles. Fortunately, your son is stable and I hope the neuro report is as well. I have an adult son who had to return home after brain injury with epilepsy. The challenges are unfortunately part of every day life. However, I am so thankful for all the good parts. I also hope your little pooch improves with medication. Our animals are part of our family as well and when they are injured or ill, we all fret. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
I am so sorry to hear about your son and your dog both having health issues. I hope your son is stabilized and that the seizures don’t happen again for a very long time, and that your poor pup is feeling better soon.
As for Thanksgiving, buy a nice rotisserie chicken, smash some potatoes and call it dinner. The most important thing is being with your family and counting your blessings.
Speaking of which, here is a definate (?) blessing for you….. if bad things come in threes then you are all set. You had the car accident, your sons seizure, and your pups back injury. I think you should be done with the bad news for a good long while!
At this point you are required to put your feet up, have a glass of wine and say F–K It life goes on. I don’t usually advocate swearing like a drunken sailor but sometimes ya just gotta.
Cindy
I’m sending you wishes for a happy Thanksgiving Day tomorrow! And happy thoughts for your son and relief that he recovered quickly.
Health is something we can all be thankful for.
I am so thankful I am not cooking this year! I’ll be doing it at christmas so I enjoy the time off~
Best wishes to you.
When a child’s heath takes a dip, it brings our five-alarm-ness out, and I am grateful he got through it without serious repercussions. I am guessing you are always balancing vigilance with letting him have those fun sleepovers.
There will always be a zillion turkeys around, whether you cook on in Nov. or some other month. (Tahnksgiving in July???)
Sorry for all the moderately upsetting stuff going on. I does seem to come in waves…..I hope you have a peaceful few days and get some much needed rest.
I’m glad to hear everything turned out all right with your son and Coco.
Wishing you a peaceful Thanksgiving.
Indeed, you do have many things to be thankful for, Femme. Your son’s health issue was not serious and that is the best news. I wish you and your family peace and contentment and lots of relaxation for a few days! Happy Thanksmas!
I hope your son is much better – it must have been a very unhappy evening for all of you, so sorry. And best thoughts to Coco too, for relief of pain! Hope your Thanksgiving is peaceful and happy.
Anything to do with our children’s health is such a worry and things always seem to happen all at the same time. Wishing you well ant that you will sail into smoother waters soon.
You’ve got such a wonderful attitude to the challenges life throws at you. Your family’s peaceful enjoyment of the days together is much more important than any turkey feast. Perhaps you should order in some of those bacon-cinnamon rolls (can’t get them out of my mind!) 😉
And good to see you’re already putting that camera to good use — what a gorgeous sky.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh dear, I’m glad your son is OK. Seizures are so scary, even when the children are fine afterwards. I do hope you get to throw the full Thanksgiving festivities next year. It’s one holiday that I really envy those of you in North America.
My sister had seizures when she was young and it was so frightening when she had one. I hope your son is doing much better now.
Poor Coco. It is so hard to see a beloved pet hurting.
That was a lovely photo.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving day.
Hope your son is better!
Not the way to start a long weekend 🙁
Happy Thanksgiving!
So sorry to hear about your loved ones troubles. Glad to see you still take the attitude of “the glass is half full”.
Have a lovely Thanksgiving, however you celebrate it.
Northmoon
@hostess of the humble bungalow Even though we know that seizures are a possibility for him, it’s always scary. The first one a few years ago lasted for an hour and a half and required almost an elephant-sized dose of sedatives to bring him out of it. Everyone is feeling much better today, and we’re looking forward to a thankful, relaxed day.
@spacegeek33 I miss the cooking, and especially setting up the nice table though. But it’s nice to also contemplate a full day with no schedule and no obligations.
@kathy peck Thank you. We’re certainly ready for this wave to break!
@adrienne Thanks! We did pick up a set of doggy stairs, but so far she seems afraid to use them. I’m looking forward to a mostly restful day today.
@coffeeaddict Thank you!
@the Citizen Rosebud Thanks. I was able to speak to his neurologist yesterday and we’re making adjustments to his medication. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
@Marguerite Thank you, and hope you have a nice holiday as well.
@Lorrie Thanks so much. I do think the gratitude for what we do have helps get us through the difficulties. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
@Chicatanyage Thank you. Everyone does seem to be on the mend, and we’re looking forward to a bit of “down time” today.
@Aunt Snow Thanks. He seems to be feeling much better today. Wasn’t that sky amazing? Now I wish I’d switched out the lens (used the 50mm/1.8 I’ve been playing with indoors). Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving, however you decide to spend it.
@frugalscholar Thanks. I’m sorry you’re feeling bereft, and hope that feeling passes and you have a nice, peaceful day.
@Corrine Thanks, Corrine. I spoke to the neuro yesterday and we agreed that since his recent growth spurt, we probably need to adjust his medication to keep up. Coco is already doing better after a day of the anti-inflammatories, but we’ll have to watch her so she doesn’t try to do too much too soon. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
@Tiffany Thanks. They are scary, even when we know what they are. I agree that Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday…very inclusive.
@Gracie’s Mom Thank you, Cindy. Everyone seems to be much better today, and we are grateful. We’re taking the easy way out, meeting le monsieur’s brother and his wife for a restaurant dinner. I hope you’re right about the “three’s!”
@Susan Thank you very much, and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
@fashionoverfifty After the week we’ve had, I’m thankful not to be cooking today too. Happy Thanksgiving to you, hope it’s enjoyable and relaxing for you.
@Duchesse Exactly. We can’t keep him in a bubble, and we have to protect him as best we can and then try to give him the best quality of life possible. And you’re right about the turkey, we can enjoy anytime. I’m planning to try to have my usual New Year’s Eve gathering for the family, so my entertaining jones will be satisfied. Thank you!
@Debbi@SheAccessorizesWell It sounds as though your sister grew out of them? He’s much better today, as is Coco, thanks. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
@RoseAG Thanks, he’s better today. Fortunately, not traveling or big plans for the long weekend, so we can take it easy. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
@Patti @ NotDeadYet Style Thanks, this morning everyone seems to be doing much better. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
@materfamilias Thank you. I’m looking forward to the down time. Those rolls really did sound wonderful. I’m planning to get out with the camera a bit today.
@That’s Not My Age Thank you!
@Paula Yes, we have a teenager in the house! He’s doing much better today, thanks. I’m planning on some time outdoors with the camera today!
@Anonymous Northmoon, thank you. Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving as well!
@Bourbon&Pearls Thanks, we seem to be getting back to our version of normal. Oxygen deprivation is such a random thing; so often it’s not detected until it’s too late and damage has been done. Hope your nephew is doing OK.
Oh no, I always thought of the petit monsieur as one of your dogs! When you wrote about the babysitter while you were on the skiing trip … I had no idea you have a teenage son. I hope everything is finde by now.
You motivated me – I took my DSLR with my today. Lets take it out!
Mia bambino caro also had oxygen issues and has cerebral palsy. We’re pretty much on the straight and narrow, like yourselves, but curve balls do arrive periodically. I describe cp as ‘the gift that keeps on giving! Huge time of change at the moment, and life feels pretty fluid for everyone I know… time to ride the waves and see where life takes us…
@California Girl I’m so glad to hear your seizures are under control. It must be a horrible feeling. My son’s have been pretty well controlled with medication, and he’s only had four grand mal’s that we’ve observed in the last 5 years or so. He also has very small, short lived “events” that usually only show up on an EEG, which might also interfere with his cognitive processing. I’m glad at least that there are medications that seem to keep it controlled for now. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
@metscan Both my son and Coco are doing MUCH better today, thank you. She’s moving much easier, a big relief. It’s so heartbreaking when our children or beloved pets are in pain.
@Anonymous Oh, I’m sorry to hear about your son’s CP. Our son also has mild CP and some profound cognitive disabilities due to the anoxia. Fortunately the physical manifestations are relatively minor, and thanks to some early and intensive physical therapy he’s able to walk, swim and even ski. “The gift that keeps on giving,” indeed. Adolescence is proving to be an interesting time as well…best of luck to you and your family, and yes, sometimes all we can do is learn to surf those waves.
I don’t think I’d read about your son’s condition before. I understand seizures, particularly gran mal. I have a seizure disorder. They are so debilitating. Mine are under control and I’m not comparing myself to your son. Perhaps some day research will focus more on epilepsy.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
As I am reading this on Thursday evening and you have confirmed, that the most important thing, your son is ok, I feel relieved. Surely there will be worries with watching over Coco, not to mention the stuff waiting to be cleared.
I think that taking things easy this year, is sensible.
Have a relaxing weekend!
how utterly scary! sorry to hear about all that. your attitude is exemplary. 🙂
as for your postponing turkey-ing, it most definitely can wait. (we didn’t do thanksgiving around here, either, as DH was working and we are a zillion miles from most of our family. it couldn’t have been any more low key or stress-free!)
@O D Y S S E Y Thanks. Yes, sometimes it’s good to ignore or do a low-key version of the big holidays. No sense in making ourselves crazy over it.
I hope that you had a Happy Thanksgiving despite the trauma of your son’s seizure and Coco’s injury. And dealing with your family’s loss. Everything seems more intense this time of year; your focus on the positive is truly inspirational.
Pseu —
I was hoping you and the family would get some downtime given all the recent stress…sorry it took a while to get to the relaxing part of your holiday, and even sorrier you all had such a scare with your son’s health.
Sounds like you have a good team to partner with you all, and that’s definitely a big reason to be thankful. Here’s hoping for less “interesting times” and more straight-up fun between here and the new year.