The past couple of days since Megawatt and I have returned from BlogFest down in VA, have been something out of a nightmare. I was both elated and exhausted to begin with and still a little weepy just thinking about the beautiful people I met and how I feel like I left a little piece of my heart down there, but also feeling worn to the bone because the Little Imp has been sick...as in seriously ill.
The minute she got home Monday afternoon from Montessori and rushed into my arms, I knew something wasn't right. For one thing she was hot to the touch and then she started to cough. The obvious fever was concerning, but the cough had me well and truly alarmed.
My normally ebullient, chatty, curly-haired Imp...
...was now little more than a drowsy, feverish, sweaty, baby girl; crashed on the sofa...
By 5:30AM Tuesday morning her fever had reached 104.8 which sent me into mommy-panic-mode; pretty much where I've been ever since.
These three have scarcely left her side since she became ill. Some people have guardian angels, and while Imp has one of those - his name is Joshua, she also has "Guardian Kitties"... Godiva sniffs Imp's forehead several times throughout the day. No one can tell me that cats are not every bit as intuitive as dogs!
Thankfully the Little Imp is on the mend now. She was diagnosed with a serious case of Bronchitis but it looks like the antibiotics are finally kicking in as her fever broke earlier this afternoon.
These three have scarcely left her side since she became ill. Some people have guardian angels, and while Imp has one of those - his name is Joshua, she also has "Guardian Kitties"... Godiva sniffs Imp's forehead several times throughout the day. No one can tell me that cats are not every bit as intuitive as dogs!
From your right to left; Griffy, Geronimo, and Godiva
Thankfully the Little Imp is on the mend now. She was diagnosed with a serious case of Bronchitis but it looks like the antibiotics are finally kicking in as her fever broke earlier this afternoon.
My post-BlogFest blues combined with the Little Imp being so ill has left me pretty much wiped out. As I look back through my photos of the four days spent with some of the most incredible, wise, witty, and beautiful women, the tears come. This trip was literally life-changing for me.
So, while I sort out all of my feelings and try to get my emotions in order, I'm going to close my mouth and share some of the images from my time spent in Mathews, VA. Oh and before I forget, for a wonderful glimpse of what this trip meant to Megawatt, please visit her blog and read about her take on BlogFest. I'm so glad she joined me on this trip and that she came back with the feeling it was Time Not Wasted.
For now, less words, more photos...
Foolery, Chesapeake Bay Woman, Tombstone Annie and Mental P Mama
Meg from Soup is Not a Finger Food. She was one of the first to greet me when we arrived at BlogFest and her sweet nature and awesome wit put me immediately at ease!
Meg and Foolery at Bethel Beach
I don't know that I have words to describe the kind of "awesome" that the Chesapeake Bay Family is. Seriously. You could not ask for a more welcoming and warm group of people.
Chesapeake Bay Sister, Chesapeake Bay Father, Chesapeake Bay Mother, Chesapeake Bay Woman
The absolutely beautiful Chesapeake Bay Woman
BlogFestites out on the beach
Megawatt testing the tepid waters of the Chesapeake Bay
Mental P Mama - beautiful and funny as hell!
Enjoying the sun, surf and suds!
Asthma Girl finds the waters of the Chesapeake Bay to her liking!
Daryl from Out and About in New York City, and Chesapeake Bay Woman
Kate from Chronicles of a Country Girl. She took, hands down, one of the best photos EVER, of Megawatt! Don't believe me? Go check it out for yourself! Kate is an amazing photographer! I think you'll agree after seeing some of her photography.
Stunning, isn't she? That's Daryl!
The incredible Noe Noe Girl, who has now earned a place in Megawatt's heart as her 2nd mama! Seriously!
Noe Noe Girl's hubby, CW...one of the kindest men I have ever met!
So, while I sort out all of my feelings and try to get my emotions in order, I'm going to close my mouth and share some of the images from my time spent in Mathews, VA. Oh and before I forget, for a wonderful glimpse of what this trip meant to Megawatt, please visit her blog and read about her take on BlogFest. I'm so glad she joined me on this trip and that she came back with the feeling it was Time Not Wasted.
For now, less words, more photos...
The beautiful and very funny, Foolery
Foolery, Chesapeake Bay Woman, Tombstone Annie and Mental P Mama
Meg from Soup is Not a Finger Food. She was one of the first to greet me when we arrived at BlogFest and her sweet nature and awesome wit put me immediately at ease!
Meg and Foolery at Bethel Beach
I don't know that I have words to describe the kind of "awesome" that the Chesapeake Bay Family is. Seriously. You could not ask for a more welcoming and warm group of people.
Chesapeake Bay Sister, Chesapeake Bay Father, Chesapeake Bay Mother, Chesapeake Bay Woman
The absolutely beautiful Chesapeake Bay Woman
BlogFestites out on the beach
Megawatt testing the tepid waters of the Chesapeake Bay
Mental P Mama - beautiful and funny as hell!
Enjoying the sun, surf and suds!
Asthma Girl finds the waters of the Chesapeake Bay to her liking!
Daryl from Out and About in New York City, and Chesapeake Bay Woman
Kate from Chronicles of a Country Girl. She took, hands down, one of the best photos EVER, of Megawatt! Don't believe me? Go check it out for yourself! Kate is an amazing photographer! I think you'll agree after seeing some of her photography.
Stunning, isn't she? That's Daryl!
The incredible Noe Noe Girl, who has now earned a place in Megawatt's heart as her 2nd mama! Seriously!
Noe Noe Girl's hubby, CW...one of the kindest men I have ever met!
I have so many more photos to share and a rather interesting story about a certain young woman being stung by a jellyfish and her mother coming to her aid in a most unusual way, alas, the hour is late and I'm close to face-planting into the keyboard. Trust me though, that's a story you don't want to miss!
In the meantime, how about visiting the awesome women who helped make BlogFest such an amazing event!
In the meantime, how about visiting the awesome women who helped make BlogFest such an amazing event!
Chesapeake Bay Woman
Foolery
Soup is Not a Finger Food
Mental P Mama
Mom x's Two
Life on the Spit
Big Hair Envy
Tombstone Annie
Chronicles of a Country Girl
Asthma Girl
Baroness von Bloggenschtern
Noe Noe Girl
Grandma J
Out and About in New York City
The Waterman's Wife
Foolery
Soup is Not a Finger Food
Mental P Mama
Mom x's Two
Life on the Spit
Big Hair Envy
Tombstone Annie
Chronicles of a Country Girl
Asthma Girl
Baroness von Bloggenschtern
Noe Noe Girl
Grandma J
Out and About in New York City
The Waterman's Wife
