Comments on: What I’ve avoided writing all week

By: Julia

Julia — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:25:13 +0000

Hi Karen, what an awful freaky accident. It is usually me with my children who has that happen. The freaky accidents, the ones you would never have thought possible or could even consider because – well – how could you think of it. You are absolutely right -its an accident, no more, no less, and they happen to us all. If more people took responsibility of what has happened and can move on with your attitude the world would be such a happier place. I don’t blame anyone for those sorts of things – its just life and we choose how to handle it. I think you both acted admirably and are a great example. Hope the silly season is good to you with no more accidents. Cheers

By: D.Paul

D.Paul — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:57:00 +0000

Oh my God, Karen, I can’t believe I missed this post. I’m so sorry that happened to Riley, but you’re right; accidents happen, and they will happen to kids. In no way does this diminish your standing as a mother.

By: Mistress B

Mistress B — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:18:13 +0000

Poor little fella.

I remember one day going to the bathroom and hearing a clink and a small cry then finding my toddler outside with blood from head to foot. Put her in the bath to find where she was bleeding from and she had a tiny cut on her sucking thumb. The back door wasn’t quite latched at my mum’s and she’d found a glass bottle on the back verandah which she’d dropped. Kids can be so quick and you are absolutely right. Sometimes accidents just happen and there’s not a hell of a lot you can do about it.

By: frogpondsrock

frogpondsrock — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:06:04 +0000

Oh Karen, the guilt is a normal reaction from a good Mum. When David was a toddler he pulled a cup of coffee over himself. The coffee was mine and I had put it on top of the woodheater, which was behind a fixed fire screen. I thought the coffee was well out of his reach. I turned away for a second and bang he had poured it over his head. *sigh*

By: Seraphim

Seraphim — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:42:37 +0000

A similar thing happened to my son on my watch a few months ago. I too, chose to blog about it. I totally understand why you’ve shared it. Kids are so stinking fast! If the injury had been elsewhere I’d have suggested fixamol but I hope he heals up soon. Hugs, to both of you.

By: Christie

Christie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:19:30 +0000

It is so true, they move so fast and accidents happen so quickly. The upside, we all learn from these accidents and they help to make us more mindful for the future. I am sure the organisers of the event have learnt something from this incident as well.

By: Sueblimely

Sueblimely — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:10:00 +0000

So sorry to hear this Karen and I would not blame yourself, boiling water should not have been left unattended in this way. There are some special creams/oils you can buy from the chemist that minimize scarring if used soon after injury. May be worth asking your chemist if there is one that you could use near the mouth.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:10:54 +0000

Thank you all ladies so much for your sympathy/empathy! Truth be told, I’ve been asked why did I write this and set myself up for blame/scolding (no pun intended) – but like many things I write about here, I’d rather tell my truth and set it loose where many others will appreciate it, rather than bottle it all up.

Again, thanks xx

By: Veronica

Veronica — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:14:51 +0000

Kids are so fast, oh so fast. It only takes half a second and sometimes, I swear Amy hurts herself/gets into things even when I’m watching closely.

Poor baby, I hope he heals fast.

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:26:38 +0000

Your such a good mummy !!!