C + osset = COSSET
cosset KOSS-it , transitive verb;
1. To treat as a pet; to treat with excessive indulgence; to pamper. definition from http://www.dictionary.com/
This weekend I learned what cosset means by example. I have been pampered, catered to with every whim, and definitely treated with excessive indulgence. How did the happen? It all started with a fall. I took a fall on the back steps at my daughters school and before I knew it I had sustained a “right knee collateral liagment fracture”. What that means is that I could not stand on my right leg, my knee “wobbled” every time I stood up. Eventually I was able to get home where my husband iced it down and then we went to an Urgent Care to get a diagnosis. We were unable to see our regular doctor because there was nothing open until later in the afternoon and they couldn’t work us in. (It seems that a lot of the doctors take off on Friday so they have light coverage – a post for another time)
I’d much rather give care than receive care. It is hard to admit I need the help. I feel like I am being slack (until I try to stand up). Fortunately I have a family that laid down the law as soon as it happened. My husband and kids are fantastic and the offers of help from friends have been flowing in. My daughter made me breakfast in bed, my husband (who had to be out of town part of the weekend) called me every little bit, my mother-in-law went grocery shopping for me (and brought me dinner Friday night and a Frosty), my sons took care of my every whim. Okay, I started to like it, but only for this season!
Sorry about your fall…what's the treatment? I'm glad you have people nearby to 'treat you with indulgence'…feel better soon!
Your family sounds wonderful. How lucky you are to have them support and nurture you.
Yes, it's so much harder to accept help than to receive it. Hope you feel better soon.
That little dog pictured in your blog, having his/her nails painted, is cute. Our cat Bonnie will visit the vet Wednesday morning to have her nails clipped. But unlike your nice little dog, sitting there so quietly, ours would rip your hand from your arm, if our vet didn’t knock her out. While there at it, I guess, she might as well give her a bath, too.
Sorry to hear about your fall! Hope you get better soon. But at least you have all the time in the world to blog.
Hi Shiela .. that sounds nasty .. I hope it eases into betterment soon .. mind you I'd extend it – with the cosseting you got!! Cheers Hilary
Sorry about your knee. 🙁
I'm usually giving care rather than receiving it.
Have a great week.
Darn it, hope you get better soon.
Hi Sheila,
I just disovered your blog via the A-Z challenge! 🙂 I love the way you start into the prompt of the day, very inspiring. I think, I might borrow that technique for the letter E! 😉
Sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you get well soon! All the best!
Karin @ Nofretiris Dream Of Writing
Sorry to hear about your injury! I'm glad to hear you are being well attended to though! Hang in there!
I will say a prayer for you. Ouchy! That sounds very painful. I love being cosseted though, ok not all the time that's annoying. Hope you feel better soon 🙂
I can relate to the comment that you are more comfortable giving care than receiving care. Me too.
Take care of yourself.
I am learning the balance between receiving care and not taking advantage of it 🙂
Getting a second opinion today.
I think this will make me a better caregiver in the future.
And to think, I thought a cossett was something me grandmother used to wear.