06 January 2011

“'Tis healthy to be sick sometimes.” - Henry David Thoreau

Not sure if I agree with that quote, but lately I think I must.  Adelle has been sick since Christmas, first with a cold, then with the flu.  We have to put Vaseline on her cheeks and nose a few times a day or they turn bright red from the moisture and wiping her face constantly.  Vaporizer, check.  Space heater, check.  Moisturizing tissues, check.  She's also coughing a bit more now, so we're giving her cough medicine for toddlers and making sure she gets lots of vitamins, good foods and liquids.  Today is the first time in quite a while that she finished her whole meal, though it took her over an hour to do it.  Right now she's on her tiny fold-out couch cuddled up with a pillow and blanket, watching Olivia, while the orange juice from her sippy cup provides a constant drip into her mouth.

Yesterday in the mail I got a large box from Northridge Publishing, who creates CARDS Magazine.  I've been featured in it a few times.  The most recent was the September 2010 and I haven't even submitted anything since then, but I had 3 cards in that one, which was very cool.  So, for being published I got a large box of goodies and am excited to try out my new stuff.  I've been keeping up with my creative blog and working on some things with my Etsy shop, which has kept me plenty busy along with my normal responsibilities.

Also, I have decided I'm going to run in my first 5K in March.  I want to at least be able to run most of it, but really want to be able to run the whole thing.  I haven't been a runner in quite a while, so I'm excited to train and prepare for it.

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