House of the Ill

[puppetmaker]

Yesterday Caroline came to me complaining of a sore throat. She sacked out on the couch and took a long nap which is unusual for her. Her appetite was way off even for her and she kept spiking a fever. Yesterday evening she started get rid of everything in her stomach and we were off to the races. Peter took the night shift with her and stayed up with her to keep an eye on her. Ariel was looking off as well. So both girls are home and asleep. I took over so Peter could get some shut-eye without having to keep one eye open.

So today is all about the girls and taking care of them. The school prefers (insists) that a child be fever free for close to 24 hours before they can return to school. Most parents do abide by that rule. Caroline is look a little better and the fever is not as bad as it was last night so she seems on the mend.

One of my ears itches on the inside so I am keeping an eye on me as well as Peter since we have been in close quarters with the sickies.

I think I am going to do some research about a project today and then write at least 500 uncensored words on a short story I am cooking up based on something Peter and I came up with in the car. My plan is to write 500 to 1000 a day so I can get this thing out of my head and on paper.

Question for the group: Do you want me to post progress pictures of dolls and puppets? Did you find that interesting? Or would you prefer I didn’t post pictures at all. Yeah, I am asking for participation.

Also if you have gotten this far, ask me a question. I haven’t done this in a while and I am hoping that I get some.

I am grateful that Caroline is feeling better this morning.

Comments

[baxaphobia.livejournal.com]

I hope everyone feels better soon. I hope you and Peter don't catch the plague! Ugh! Try to have a good day!

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It turns out that Caroline has strep throat again (second time this year). *sigh*

[baxaphobia.livejournal.com]

Awww. Poor kid! Hugs.

[tristam.livejournal.com]

Ugh. I hope you all feel better.

I would love to see doll and puppet pictures. I like seeing the whole process.

As for a question, what's your favorite Doctor Who episode and why?

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Hmmm favorite Dr. Who episode? Hard to do.

Genesis of the Daleks is way up there as is The Greatest Show in the Galaxy

but the one near and dear to my heart is City of Death.

[readinggeek451]

I *love* City of Death. I recently lent my DVD of that to a twenty-something colleague who had never seen Doctor Who. She adored it. (heh-heh-heh)

[xdaemon.livejournal.com]

Get well soons for all the plague-ridden!

I find the in-progress pictures fascinating, so I hope they continue :-)

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I am going to post something I am working on tomorrow but if I keep up the pace, it will be done.

[jenny_evergreen]

I enjoy the pictures, myself. :)

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I may have some tomorrow if I can find the cable.

[millysdaughter.livejournal.com]

I like the pictures in progress.
And the finished photos too.

[cielamara.livejournal.com]

I'd love to see work-in-progress photos. That'd be awesome.

A question...hmmm. Tell me about something hilarious and accidental that has happened in your theatre career. Props going missing, set pieces falling, whatever. :P

[ahack.livejournal.com]

I enjoy the puppets--it makes me want to find time to do more creative stuff! Also I'd love to talk you more about about a kids puppet workshop at Shore Leave--I am thinking socks, buttons, felt, yarn, pipe-cleaners and/or whatever else you want to use. My personal email is ehack302@aol.com.

And of course wish the girls healthy from Daniel and I!

[kenakeri.livejournal.com]

Hope everyone fully recovers soon. I like seeing the progress photos of the dolls & puppets, so please continue.

For questions...

1) What was the first puppet you made & do you still have it?
2) What is your favorite place to visit?

[jendaby.livejournal.com]

Glad to know that Caroline is starting to recover - it sounds like a nasty bug! I hope that you and Peter manage to avoid catching it yourselves (though staying up with sick kids always makes parents more likely to catch, doesn't it? Nasty cycle!)

I like watching the progress! I think it is very interesting! :)

Here is your question: What was your favorite children's book when you were wee?

[dulcinbradbury.livejournal.com]

I agree. I always like pictures.

[blueashke.livejournal.com]

I love your progress reports, so here's another yes!

What was your greatest dream growing up?

[readinggeek451]

I like your progress reports.

[dungeonwriter.livejournal.com]

I love the pictures of your puppets, I show them to my cousin who is 11 (too young for an LJ of her own) and she absolutely loves them. And the kid in me adores them. I don't know if you remember how I lit up when I saw them in real life, but I thought they were absolutely beautiful.

And my question is: What kind of music if any do you work to when you do your artwork?

[norda.livejournal.com]

1] Hope whatever ill this is passes quickly.

2] PLEASE post progress pictures.

3] I'm "questioned out", sorry.

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

I love work-in-progress pictures!

What sparked your interest in football?

Hope everyone is feeling better.

[beeker121.livejournal.com]

Please do keep posting the photos they are awesome.

Is you favorite sports team the one you grew up with or the one you are near now (it is possible to be both, I suppose).

[trinalin.livejournal.com]

Get well (or stay well) to all in the household!

As for pictures, progress, dolls, puppets, etc - bring it on! ;-)

[hazelwitch.livejournal.com]

Poor Caroline! I wonder if a tonsillectomy has been mentioned as a possibility; my sister was particularly prone to strep and other throat infections until hers were finally removed.

Hope everyone gets well soon!