I'm going to keep this relatively short and sweet today, I'm afraid. My chest infection has gotten worse and I'm struggling to sit up and breathe at the moment. I am however, also feeling a little lonely because I am in a completely empty house.
Jim has driven Bella over to my parents house tonight, where she's going to have yet another little holiday, so that I can spend the next three days in bed. Groaning and coughing.
It seems like she's always gone at the moment. I miss her so much when she's away even though in reality it's not that often. It just feels like it is. Although if the way I've felt today is anything to go by, then it's definitely a good thing for her to be elsewhere for the next few days.
I've been working on some new pups over the last few days. They're a stripy, spotty bunch. But they're not just cute. They're talented too.
You don't expect puppies to have such a great sense of balance, do you? But these little guys just love their gymnastics. Go figure.
Let me make some very brief introductions....
This is Olive.
She likes toffee. A lot.
This is Bo.
He knows all the words to The Sound of Music. Backwards.
This is Harly.
He's a big fan of crime novels.
This is Cameron.
He talks. All. The. Time.
This is Edward.
He's an expert on the bagpipes.
And lastly, but certainly not leastly (it's a word). This is Valentina.
She's a special edition Valentines Day pup.
Right, that's me and the pups off to bed. Hopefully my Columbo series 3 dvd will arrive tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
The pups are here.
They're just soooo clever - as are all your puppies of course! Just get yourself well, soon! Sue
Posted by: Sue | January 30, 2007 at 09:56 PM
hope you are feeling better soon, this horrid virus seems to be doing the rounds over here - i had the same sort of thing last week and now half my family have it!
good to see you are still producing the gorgeous dogs though!
Posted by: kate | January 30, 2007 at 10:11 PM
I wish you a super speedy recovery!
Posted by: June | January 30, 2007 at 10:11 PM
Take care and rest up, poor thing. get better soon!
Posted by: Angel Jem | January 30, 2007 at 10:15 PM
Now I want Cameron too- what a great pattern of coat he has. Surely that will help make up for the incessant talking...Feel better soon- we have it in our house too, and it is no fun. Would love to have three days of rest myself- I feel like I could sleep for 30 hours straight right now...Take care of yourself!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 30, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Ooh what talented puppies they are, and so cute. I hope the bed rest helps, and maybe drink some lemon and honey together with hot water always helps me feel much better.
Posted by: Sue | January 30, 2007 at 10:29 PM
Look at them all. A little chest infection can't keep you down! I hope you're feeling better very soon.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | January 30, 2007 at 10:37 PM
..sheesh...you're that productive when under the weather? I barely, just barely squeezed in a shower today! :) Get well. I hope that's the next item on your to-do list!
Posted by: stacy | January 30, 2007 at 11:42 PM
I hope you feel better soon! How sweet of your family to take care of Bella so that you can get some rest.
P.S. I am totally in love with all your polka-dotted pups!
Posted by: andi | January 31, 2007 at 12:18 AM
So sorry you're feeling so badly! Hope you're up and about soon.
Love, LOVE the puppy pyramid.
Posted by: Amy | January 31, 2007 at 01:01 AM
ooh, I just love all your dogs, past and present. The little girl with the hearts is just so perfect!
Feel better soon!
Posted by: Dana | January 31, 2007 at 01:19 AM
It's weird being alone in the house, isn't it? I practically dance for joy the minute when father & son leave for a few hours, but then I can't quite relax without them. hmpf
Maybe you can train the pups to keep you supplied with hot tea; they look like they're ready for anything. ;0) Take care!
Posted by: meg | January 31, 2007 at 01:46 AM
haha...talented too!
Posted by: dorie | January 31, 2007 at 02:21 AM
Hope you feel better soon.At least you've got your puppies to keep you company! xxx
Posted by: Kristy | January 31, 2007 at 07:38 AM
Bonjour sweetie ! I hope you'll be fine very soon ! I'm sorry because I've been absent a long time ! I hope you'll forgive me ! Tons of hugs !
Posted by: Sandrine (alias Didine ♥ ) | January 31, 2007 at 10:41 AM
Feel better soon. I had no idea the pups possessed acrobatic skills too!
Posted by: Ali | January 31, 2007 at 12:59 PM
rest up and get over your yuckies. they do not sound pleasant at all.
Posted by: capello | January 31, 2007 at 02:48 PM
i missed out on the valentine pup. wah! i shouldn't have posted you on my blog funky finds...now everyone is taking the cuteness! LOL (which of course i'm thrilled about honestly)
Posted by: Jessica Hood | January 31, 2007 at 04:11 PM
A talented bunch indeed!
Hope your feeling better soon.
Posted by: rebecca | January 31, 2007 at 07:35 PM
de-lurking to say i love Bo. we have one thing in common already, it seems.
Posted by: elisabetha | January 31, 2007 at 09:18 PM
Hope you feel better soon. The puppies are so cute.
Posted by: sharon | January 31, 2007 at 11:53 PM