Monday, February 14, 2011

Valentines Day Give Away

I was so excited about One World One Heart- Last year, I visited over 900 blogs, met some amazing artists, and had a fabulous time. I barely noticed that I didn't actually win anything- because I felt so much richer for having experienced it... and I couldn't wait to take part in it again this year.....
Then, I got sick. Not just a little sick. Super Duper Sick. The kind of sick where you can't even go to the doctor because you can't stand up. Ever since my son started day care, the family has been battling one illness or another. My husband finally convinced me to go to see my doctor, who immediately put me in a wheel chair and took my to the emergency room next door. I received tons of tests, a couple of bags of IV fluids, and they waited for my blood pressure to normalize so I could go home. What a mess!
Before you have kids, I don't think you realize how good you have it when you are sick. The days of just lying in bed moaning are long gone. Someone always needs you, whether you are sick or not. My son and daughter don't understand my limitations- they only know what they need. My husband made a valiant effort to give me space to get better, but he is only human- He took wonderful care of the children, but our home looked a bit like it had been ransacked by pirates. So after a week of feeling like utter death, I needed to heal quickly so I could begin to deal with the aftermath.
All this being said, I missed One World One Heart. I remember at one point, sitting at the computer and trying to complete a post- and realizing that I couldn't. I am beginning to trust in myself- and realize that I can't do everything. I can only do my best- which changes from day to day.But I do want to post a give away- maybe a Valentines Day Giveaway:-) So, I am giving a way a pair of 5 x 7 prints- my hope and dream monsters. If you would like to enter, just leave a comment below. I will choose a winner on February 28th at midnight. I will probably include a couple of other goodies in your package, just because I am like that. Hope to hear from you!

15 comments:

  1. Kool giveaway! I would love to win a set of your monsters!

    r.ridgeway (at) gmx (dot) com

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  2. I hope this means you are feeling much better. Would love to win some of your monsters for my little guy :-)

    Best to you!

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  3. so happy to know you are feeling better!~! I adore these AlphaBettys!! I hope I am a lucky winner!!

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  4. So sorry to hear you had to miss OWOH because of illness. But there is a new event occurring next year, which maybe you'll be able to participate in. :) I love your alphabetty monsters! Feel free to enter my name! Theresa

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  5. hello.... so happy to have come here from rebeccas's recuerda mi corazon.. have alwayz enjoyed your blog and now to come here well it's all the better... as a single parent i can so say amen to what you've spoken of in your post... it is good to hear you've made a speedy recovery and back on the mend taking care of all things... love your monsters... i will bookmark to come back and review more... i am a babysitter to a lovely bunch of toddlers ages 1, 3 and 4... and we are always drawing, reading, painting... learning... ms pie

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  6. I hope you are feeling 100% by now~! Take care~!

    All I wanna let you know is--I LOVE THESE LITTLE MONSTERS!<3 <3 <3

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  7. Just found your prints, they're wonderful!
    I'd love to enter the giveaway, and am going to feature a monster and your giveaway tomorrow at my kids design blog:
    www.smallforbig.com

    Feel better soon!!!!! (I know from lots of personal experience how rough it is to be ill, and then ill with kid in tow)

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  8. I'm entering! I just bought one of your little guys on Etsy and he needs a sibling!

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  9. I want this more than life itself

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  10. The owl is by far the cutest little monster I've ever seen! I almost wish I had kids to decorate their rooms with these little guys!

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  11. Love your little monsters. Inspiring! They are not just for children!

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  12. And the winner is number 2! Aangelone! Yay!

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