and it was all going so well...
That's life for you. I had a pretty tight time line set for myself to get all my shop items done and photographed by tomorrow. And SURPRISE! Both kids woke up screaming in the middle of the night- J with the stomach flu (same virus as daddy?) and N with a cough and high fever.
SO if you're looking for me, I'm the one in my robe, with green snot on my shoulder and vomit on my slippers. I'm looking pretty. For now, as much as it sometimes pains me, I'm mommy first and artist second. That's what I signed up for.
I'll let you know soon when the rescheduled update will be. HOPEFULLY before the week is out. See you in a day or two.
Love and good health to you all.
(p.s. free motion quilting is like drawing with thread. cool.)
Comments
I love that bird, and those two sickies too. Definitely keep them quarantined, you don't need them swapping germs.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | May 5, 2008 10:46 AM
Oh, honey! I raise my imaginary margarita glass to your health. Poor miserable kids. Strength, mama! Strength!
Posted by: laeroport | May 5, 2008 10:47 AM
Oh no... Poor J&N and Mommy! I hope all is better soon. Get some rest, all of you.
Can a friend bring you something today? What do you need??? muffins? coffee? a stiff drink? ;)
Posted by: miss chris | May 5, 2008 11:02 AM
oh no!
at least you have YOUR health, right? right?
need anything?
Posted by: capello | May 5, 2008 12:17 PM
oh honey, honey, honey... sending hugs and healthy thoughts your way, my artist friend.
Posted by: emily | May 5, 2008 01:15 PM
ps. the free motion birdie!?! oh my.
Posted by: emily | May 5, 2008 01:16 PM
Save that spot in the middle of the couch for me. So sorry to hear you have sick kiddos, I can totally empathize with them (and you).
Posted by: Rachel | May 5, 2008 01:32 PM
Oh, Alicia, I am sorry to hear about your family. We just finished recycling the stomach virus. It's rounded our family twice in two months. Hopefully the warmer weather will kill the rest of the germies.
Posted by: lera | May 5, 2008 02:12 PM
Oh, I feel for you! Hope your little ones feel better soon.
The free motion quilting looks amazing!
Posted by: sally | May 5, 2008 03:00 PM
drawing with thread sounds as wonderful to me as drawing with pinholes.
i can't tell you how sad i am that one] your kids are feeling poor and 2] your shop update is postponed.
on my walk home today i started thinking about your update and getting excited. poopoo again i say.
Posted by: hrsj | May 5, 2008 05:46 PM
oh oh oh.
but such beauty pouring out of your page - with each further piece of scrolling down the photos are all talking to me in the language of pure beauty.
the flowers, the homeliness. thank you for such a treat :)
Posted by: charlotte | May 5, 2008 11:58 PM
oh! get well soon you kids!
Posted by: Zelia | May 6, 2008 06:42 AM
I am a mother of two as well and when they are sick, it pains me. Barfing and whiny top notes are a bummer. Stay strong and don't get sick yourself!
Posted by: Joanna Schmidt | May 6, 2008 06:54 AM
i hope everyone gets to feeling better soon. i love the bird quilting!
Posted by: amy | May 6, 2008 05:16 PM
I'm so sorry for you - that is no fun. Hope you all are doing better quickly. Now come and see my new giveaway...maybe it'll cheer you up.
Posted by: Ellen | May 7, 2008 07:23 AM
hope everyone is on the mend, alicia! love that bird....free motion is fun!
Posted by: erin | May 7, 2008 09:00 AM
Oh poor things... I hope they're feeling better by now. And happy belated anniversary!! Eleven years, wow... and you still look the same. :)
Posted by: Jennifer | May 7, 2008 10:55 AM
Hope everyone is perking up by now. (Not percolating--perking up--feeling much better!)
Being sick is no fun for anyone, especially mom.
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | May 7, 2008 04:38 PM
i can't draw a bird like that freehand, much less with thread on fabric. you suck. hope you guys come up for air soon.
Posted by: heidi | May 7, 2008 08:35 PM
I can relate to this! My kids are older now, but I still remember... Hope they are better now.
The bird is so lovely, wonderful!
Posted by: Anonymous | May 8, 2008 03:47 AM
A perfect disciption of Motherhood!!!
I hope your little ones are better soon..this tummy thing is nasty!!!
Posted by: Suzie Sews (UK) | May 8, 2008 05:18 AM
sorry to hear your children are unwell- mine always do that to me when I have a deadline planned too!
I 'draw' with my sewing machine all the time too and it is the best fun!
Posted by: janet clare | May 9, 2008 01:04 PM
ohhhh i hope everyone feels better so soon!! *HUGS*
Posted by: kristin | May 10, 2008 09:43 AM
Hey! Just dropping by to wish you Happy Mother's Day! ;)
I know what you mean when you have to be Mommy first and Artist second
Posted by: Jess | May 10, 2008 11:48 AM
Oh, I hope the kids are feeling better. I wanted to wish you a Happy Mothers Day!
Posted by: Hannah Shaw | May 11, 2008 10:58 AM
Happy Mother's Day!!
Posted by: Joanna Schmidt | May 11, 2008 04:58 PM