We had an absolutly horrifying moment last night when after waking up in a fit of coughing, Lilly seemed to spit up blood. Seconds after when I was carrying her I realized in a flood of relief that it was just a nose bleed. Oh, those little ones really can cause a big scare! Everyone was home sick, half sick or tending the sick today. Even the neighbor called to see if we could take out his trash and pick up a few dinners for him at the grocery store. So my black and white Monday theme seems appropriate somehow.
My dad let me know that he noticed I didn't do a b&w last week. So here's one Dad, some very dried up leaves, still hanging on. How wonderful it is to have the beautiful fall foliage for so many weeks, many of those leaves still holding on.
I put together a basket of embroidry wools and a few frames, ready with cloth. When they caught sight of it the children pounced with such pleasure. This quiet and diligent work helped them to pass several hours over the past few days. At first we were impressed by how Sebastian made a pretty square design, and then we were impressed again by how Lilly followed his lead the following day and made the same design. What a wonder it is how they learn from eachother.
I do hope all the tender loving care, herb teas, vitamins, homemade soup, hot baths, naps and quiet moments today will mean a healthy day for all tomorrow. Wishing you a happy day.
I'm sending you al lot of positive energy and love.
Hope you'll be OK soon.
Hugs, Anja
Posted by: Anja | October 26, 2009 at 09:51 PM
What a relief a good old nose bleed can give. Hope you will all feel better soon!
Posted by: Anne Marie | October 26, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Wishing you well! Staying cozy and warm and resting is the best remedy. I'll be writing back to you soon, Emily.
Posted by: Michele C | October 27, 2009 at 12:34 AM
It's so scary when a little one is sick, no matter how many times you've been through it before. My little guy has had a fever for two days. No fun. Hope you're all on the mend!
Posted by: gretchen/juneatnoon | October 27, 2009 at 02:08 AM
So sorry to hear that everyone at home is not feeling well! It's really scary when the little one falls sick. Get well soon. Wishing you lots of rest and warm cozy comfort food. Wishing you a better week this week and love to you and yours!
Posted by: Jacqueline | October 27, 2009 at 04:26 AM
hope you guys are better soon! sickness truly is making the rounds this season!
Posted by: Tina | October 27, 2009 at 04:34 AM
Oh my goodness! Firstly at the horror wake up in the night and secondly at how very gorgeous that photo of concentration.
Posted by: tracey petersen | October 27, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Your gorgeous pictures make me want to try some black and white! Beth
Posted by: Beth | October 27, 2009 at 01:09 PM
Emily! I hope today has turned out as hoped for. So nice to see your black and white photowork. They are beautiful! Embroidery really is an amazing activity. Take care, u
Posted by: Una | October 27, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Your pictures are great... so nice to remember why we have Fall and the beauties around us are so inspiring. Nice to see that the children are at least feeling up to doing something. And nice that they are picking up on your talents... hmmm?
Posted by: Jean C. | October 27, 2009 at 05:56 PM
oh gee, i hope all is well.... been sick myself lately. but kids, well it is so scary.
fabulous photos here.
xx
Posted by: jude | October 29, 2009 at 03:56 PM
hi there.......couldn't help but come to visit you....saw you as Corry (dutch blue) favorite list.....
hope to have more time to look around further......
Posted by: anne marie | October 31, 2009 at 03:50 AM