Friday, February 27, 2009

Reinvention

So, I have to reinvent myself.  Exactly how does one do that?
Technically, my invention had nothing to do with any decision I made.  I just sort of fell into it -- with a push from my dad.  Now, SO, is pushing me to blog.  People tell me I have a writing gift.  Now what to write about to generate a little cash?  No one reads this blog, so there's a starting point....

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Owie! My head hurts!

When you've got a little drama mama on your hands, the illnesses and complaints never stop.  How can you tell when she's hurting and when she's emoting?
5:30 am, the calls come from the room next door.  Her head hurts.  I walk into the room.  It's hot in there!  She's sitting up in bed, eyes half open.  Her cheeks are red.  I can see that in the dim light.  I pick her up.  She's like a baked potato in pajamas.