So there I was, innocently adjusting the window drapes before bed. This requires standing on the mattress, as I am short.

Enter one cat.

If you're not cringing in anticipation yet, you should be.

Foot comes down, nearly on the cat. I flail at the first hint of fur, overbalancing, and in an amazing display of grace... fall off the bed.

Right on top of the thick glass lampshade that had been put there for safekeeping (of course).

I am thankful to report I did not require stitches. However, it is singularly hard to apply band-aids to one's own buttocks... especially on the left side when you're right-handed.

So please, giggle - it may be pain, but it's FUNNY pain, and SOMETHING good needs to come of this.