Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Zoe's First Day

Well, Yall... Zoe, my beautiful and talented almost nine year old will be starting third grade
on this Wednesday coming. Yesterday she woke up with a sore throat
and now she is coughing a little. She is now in my bed. It's 5:25 am
eastern time and I have a little itch in my throat too. I've been up since
3:25am this morning check and working on her.
This child cannot afford to miss the first day of school!!!!
Well just have to play it by ear. So, she ain't really feelin' school
right now. What is wee's gone do?????
HELPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!

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34 comments:

  1. Melinda StanleySeptember 1, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    Oh no! I hope Zoe feels better! It'd be awful to miss out on the first day, when everything is new and everyone is getting settled. To be even a day late, you'd feel as though you missed out on some sort of party. I hope that both of you feel better real soon!

    Really great illustration! I love your style!

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  2. SarahSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Oh poor Zoe! I hope she is better now.

    Beautiful illustration! I love her manner to holding the books, and I love the skirt too.

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  3. Sorrel SparksSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    This is great, lovely pose and expression! :)

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  4. michael robertsonSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Hey Vanessa...although I'm certainly not downplaying the importance
    of a good education, if Zoe has one ounce of your talent, she's gonna be okay! One little old day won't make that big a difference in the scope of life. Now that I put in my two cents worth, let me just say WOW! this illustration is absolutely gorgeous!! Even when your under the weather, you're still able to crank out a masterpiece! Hope you both feel better soon!

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  5. Cheryl LynnSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Good God, Girlie! What a beautiful illustration and representation of your precious one. I really hope that she feel's better very soon and doesn't miss the first day of school.

    Her outfit is smashing, the skirt is brilliant. You can do this even when you're not feeling your best? I am scared of you!

    Love you much, much, much, and can't wait to really get back to my drawing. Being back at a full-time job really cuts into my creative time. Dangit!

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  6. Peter BreeseSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Nice illo - if she is in fact sick, I think it's better if she stays home and doesn't get the other kids sick! Though I do hope she is fine... and you too!

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  7. L.E.September 1, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    hi!i just stumbled on to your site...nice stuff!!!!

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  9. Charmaine D'SilvaSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    This is soooo cute! Does she have to wear a uniform? Are there pics of her anywhere V?
    I hope she feels better...and of course you too.
    Love ya lots! xoxo Charm

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  10. Loredan AverySeptember 1, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Home School??? :o)
    I love your illustration, reminds me of when I was lugging books around, oh wait. . .I'm still lugging books around.

    I hope Zoe feels better soon!
    ~Scribbles

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  11. Kelly LightSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    happy School year to Zoe- Mine starts next Tues- 4th grade- this is the first year- I am not nervous for her. Feels different- like she's arrived- getting older- ok now I'm nervous.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Very fun, super funny and great personality.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    aww, well i hope she gets better soon!

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  14. KenSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    aw hope shes feelin better! love the drawing.. very cool!!!

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  15. M.M.E.September 1, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    That's terrible! I missed the first two weeks of kindergarten because I was recovering from surgery. The other moms all made fun of my mother when she dropped me off on my first day and cried.

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  16. Eric BarclaySeptember 1, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Hope she feels better soon! Chicken soup, OJ, and Motrin...

    Love the drawing of her!

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  17. VhrstiSeptember 1, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Wonderful work, Vanessa! It's great theme for milions children today.

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  18. Roberta BairdSeptember 1, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Chicken soup and snuggles ought to fix you two right up! Hop in that bed with miss Zoe and get a few zzzz's..... I'll start cookin the soup!

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  19. HeatherSeptember 1, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    I hope she's feeling better. 3rd grade seems like a tough transition--We're 5 weeks in (year round) and my 3rd grader is having the daily morning stomach ache--he's not happy at school. Good luck to you both!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    They sure like to get sick at the most interesting times. I really hope she is feeling better and was able to make it to school and that you got some sleep. My daughter started 1st grade almost 2 weeks ago, but so far she has been healthy. By the way your work and talent continues to amazing me. Truly a gift that you are putting to great use.

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  21. get zappedSeptember 1, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Well, I imagine if she has to carry all those books while sick, she should stay home.... if she gets better send her off, but not to spread the germs.

    I'm sending healing love to both of you. Get well soon :)

    Darling illo, btw.

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  22. AbzSeptember 1, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Shes very cute! :)

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  23. Tarun PadmakumarSeptember 1, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    a lovely, cute piece of art.

    hope both ur throats are alright by the by.

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  24. ShellSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    I do hope Zoe feels better by tomorrow. Take care of yourself, as well.
    Love the illustration.

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  25. Tara BorgerSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    gargle with salt water!! I've had an itchy sore throat for a few days as well - what a terrible feeling! Actually the gargling isn't much of a long term remedy... at least for me it isn't.

    Very cute illo! Love her posture and facial expression :)

    Hopefully you guys get better soon!

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  26. Art Fan AkoSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    I love this! She's so wholesome and excited with her books! Being a librarian, I say every library should have this poster!

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  27. Debra KeirceSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    I hope she's feeling better! We start school on Monday, but my daughter turns 12 tomorrow, so she's having a sleepover party here tonight (hence I'm up at 1am posting on blogs.) She had several friends call at the last minute to say they couldn't come today because they are sick. I guess it only takes a couple of fall - like days to get those germs going!

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  28. Amy CSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    ahhhh, I hope she is feeling better soon, such a sweet illo as always Vanessa.
    The skirt is so cute it totally reminds me of back to school outfits

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  29. JmontielSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Great works Vanessa!! I love this character.

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  30. Bella SinclairSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Awww, Mama V, poor itty bitty Z. She would have made such a fashionable and grand entrance with her adorable little self. I hope she (and you) get rid of that nasty bug soon. Shooo SHOOO! Go on, now, GET!

    I'll be missing you while you're off galavanting around Wonderland. You make sure and eat some of those magic cake, you hear? The kind that says EAT ME. Then you'll grow and grow, and you can stomp out that bug and...and... maybe if you keep growing....WORLD DOMINATION! MWAHAHAHAHAHAH!

    Ah, what am I sayin'. You already RULE!

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  31. anneSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    fabuloso illustration ~ may Zoe rest & sip lots o' orange juice & chicken soup : )

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  32. Deedee GarciaSeptember 2, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Get well wishes to Zoe!

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  33. Ken ChandlerSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Sorry things are so hard. Hope Zoe's back on her feet again soon.

    Love your illustration, her expression is playful, and you nailed her pose. Good luck to you and your family Vanessa.

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  34. ReneeSeptember 2, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    I say that little sweetheart stays home. It is not super important in the scheme of things.

    xoxox

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