Unexpected Talents

[vdansk]

My daughter is turning into my mother. In the very best possible way.

Last night I became horrifically ill, causing me to call in sick this morning to work. (Considering that I worked a half day in labor, that’s saying something.) This morning, Leah came in, tied my hair back in a scrunchie, brought me ginger ale, and then came back to check on me with that perfect interval that cannot be mathematically determined, but only intuited. I haven’t felt so nurtured since I was her age.

While I still deeply resent throwing up at any time that I am not pregnant--even if those days are now over--I am remarkably cheerful. I had a fabulous weekend, seeing friends and getting a true break at the remarkable Prophecy 2 Winter Feast, and laughing myself nearly to tears on multiple occasions. (Only true friends will work so hard to embarrass you while making you laugh at it yourself.) It is bittersweet knowing that it was my last time playing the terminally-cheerful, utterly innocent, blithely outrageous and brutally honest Tlena, but she went out with a very funny bang. I raise a toast of gingerale to Sir Truman Honest, Viperslayer, and the players and cast that cobbled him into being.

Comments

[saxikath]

I'm sorry you were sick, but glad (and not at all surprised) that you have such a nurturer for a daughter.

What a way for Tlena to go off into the sunset, with her dream man on her arm....or knocking her over. ;)

[chris-warrior.livejournal.com]

that's so sweet!

i wondered when i didn't hear back from you immediately what was going on, and thought "gah, i hope she's not sick", but d'OH.

i stand by my assertion that you probably needed a day in bed. *HUG*

[xanath.livejournal.com]

And I'm sure I know at least a couple of mothers who could say that about us. Woops. :)

At any rate, Leah's got a great example to learn from, Hope.

[deva-fagan.livejournal.com]

What a wonderful daughter!

And I am going to miss Tlena too. But knowing you, I am fully expecting that your off year and P3 characters will be just as wonderful to play with, in their own ways. I am looking forward to it!

[tenderpaw.livejournal.com]

*hugs* May you be feeling much better by the time you read this.

I didn't know you were on LJ; I've friended you.

I wish I could have seen you meet Sir Truman.

[vdansk]

It was...memorable. :> Tlena has never been more at a loss for words.