Packing Today, but I Lost my Kid!! by alophoto

Packing Today, but I Lost my Kid!!

Clara... Clara...

Anyone seen my little girl?!

Oh, there she is.

She hid in the box when I was in the other room and popped out for me after I called her a few times. This is a reenactment because it was so stinking cute.

My little 'Roorie' is sick today. She's been under the weather a bit for days, but today has horrible asthma cough and we are having a hard time getting it under control. If you are the praying kind, we'd appreciate prayers for her quick return to health. Man, I can't stand asthma. We've seem to miss out on so much living being stuck at home with sickness. I feel a bit like I am in a box today!

Thank you sooooo much for your fun and support with my crazy sewer selfie yesterday. I love to tell a good story (and kinda dig that good stories always seem to happen to me). I love that you appreciate hearing them and that you get and enjoy my silly side. Thanks, friends!!!
Aw cutie. Take it you've found somewhere to live then? Kind of behind on the news...
November 20th, 2013  
and she makes a cardboard box look glamorous !!! clearly runs in the family - sending good energy your way and fresh air for the lungs straight from the Med :o)
November 20th, 2013  
Clara has her mother's sense of fun and is such a cutie to boot!
Just sharing an experience - we went down the homeopathy route (after we'd done all the ventilin etc from the doctor) with our son and it was a long haul, but after a year he was and still is, 10 years later, completely Asthma free. I know homeopathy isn't everyone's cup of tea, but with a really good and experienced homeopathist behind us we have won many a medical battle. As I said, I thought it might be worth sharing our experience, not trying to preach alternative medicine. Hope Roorie is soon fighting fit again.
November 20th, 2013  
Lovely capture, my son would rather play with the empty box instead of the item in the box lol
November 20th, 2013  
Love the way you've 'caught' her in the act, great sense of fun.
November 20th, 2013  
Aw how cute shot & cute little girl! Very nice idea too! Sorry to hear about Roorie, hope he´ll be better soon!
November 20th, 2013  
Beautiful!
November 20th, 2013  
@fueast Yes, somewhere that has a woods for a backyard. We close on Friday and move on December 7. Crazy times, great news. Packing stinks!!
November 20th, 2013  
Oh my! What an angel! One could get lost in her dark eyes! Such a fun photo!

We've been trying to move for 2 years. I got 1/2 my house put in boxes and stored in the garage and then we decided I'd stay here and my husband would keep working 450 miles away. Yuck. But, if you can't find a house, you can't find a house. Good luck with everything!
November 20th, 2013  
Just think - packing gives you motivation to clear out stuff?...Of course you don't want to get rid of this box ;)
Nice one
November 20th, 2013  
These boxes are perfect for hiding in and playing house - if you are small! She has a mischievous smile that you have caught!
November 20th, 2013  
That's a cutie pie if I ever saw one. :)
November 20th, 2013  
Too cute! Good for you to reenact for a shot. That's a keeper!
November 20th, 2013  
@happysnap Really appreciate that, Linda. I try to combine. I do lots of things like hot peppermint tea, honey, baths, steamy time in bathroom, vics on the bottom of her feet, and the asthma meds. Can you tell me what you all did/used? It's so frustrating!
November 20th, 2013  
You are way too funny and seriously should be writing that book as you go along. Great photo, Amanda. Good luck with the packing and thanks for the laugh. Your kids have a wonderful Mom with a great imagination. FAV
November 20th, 2013  
Priceless capture
November 20th, 2013  
@amandal Sorry Amanda I can't because the remedy is made up, and is different for each patient, by the homeopath on an individual basis. A really good homeopath will need at least an initial hours consultation to find out all the symptoms and history etc and will base the treatment on your daughter's constitution, symptoms and needs. I am not talking over the counter remedies, i am talking treatment by a fully trained homeoparhic practitioner. I feel sorry for your situation i remember the frustration well (and the scary blue lips!). I know many people have no time for homeopathy (each should form their own opinion) but it was a (and still is) fantastic relief for us. If you are interested I would recommend trying to find out if there are any experienced (recommended) practitioners in your area.
November 20th, 2013  
What a cute little princess you have there. Well, if this beautiful package comes to Brazil I´ll let you know lol
November 20th, 2013  
Beautiful photo. Hope the packing goes well. Sympathise with the asthma, my son has it too.
November 20th, 2013  
Joe
Just a cute & beautiful photo, reminds me of playing in cardboard boxes as a kid. Didn't we all do that at some point? :-) Also I do hope Roorie gets well. My only experience with asthma is with my stepson...he actually "grew" out of it, but I do recall it was frustrating to deal with. Wishing you and family all the best in this situation.
November 20th, 2013  
You've caught the mischief in her eyes perfectly!
November 20th, 2013  
So cute :)
November 20th, 2013  
adorable! yep, kids love big boxes.
November 20th, 2013  
Haha! So adorable! Great capture!
November 21st, 2013  
What a supercutie! She has your playful personality. There are so many reports about how asthma is increasing in America, and it might be a reaction to our environment, food dyes, etc. Have you tried an allergist? Of course you have my prayers.
November 21st, 2013  
A mini Amanda!!!! How adorable!! Hope she gets better soon...prayers and best wishes!!!
November 21st, 2013  
Oh, she is adorable, and I agree with you -- the image of her popping up deserved a reenactment to save this cuteness as a photo.
November 21st, 2013  
She's darling and the photo is precious!
November 21st, 2013  
beautiful
November 21st, 2013  
Awesome expression! I hope her cough clears up quickly!
November 21st, 2013  
awww such a sweet capture, Amanda. I cant think how hard kids sickness must be to parents =( you have my prayers and my best wishes to beat that asthma!
November 21st, 2013  
Fabulous! Kids are great helpers to pack, not! Well mine are not, every time I pack something, they unpack it! Good luck with the move
November 21st, 2013  
@roseolivia Mine are totally unpacking stuff. It's driving me crazy. Thanks, Rachel!!
November 21st, 2013  
What a cutie! Love the expression :) Sending you a heap of positive vibes for better health. xx
November 21st, 2013  
Super cuteness! Love that she was able to recreate the excited expression too!
November 21st, 2013  
very cute shot! that smile is just too adorable!
November 21st, 2013  
Oh, what a fun, happy shot!
November 21st, 2013  
Lovely capture!!
November 21st, 2013  
Great picture/portrait of your lovely daughter :-))
November 21st, 2013  
Aw man, too cute!
November 21st, 2013  
funny how a box can make a child so happy and creative... simple things in life.... will keep her in my prayers
November 22nd, 2013  
Fun shot. Great composition. Gorgeous girl.
November 22nd, 2013  
Beautiful portrait and a lovely smile. Hope the move is going well :)
November 22nd, 2013  
I hope you put some air holes in the box for her :o) xx
November 22nd, 2013  
Adorable!
November 22nd, 2013  
Zam
fav this is so cool
November 22nd, 2013  
@zam Thanks so much for the fav, Zam. You are a box man, too, if my memory serves right. I seem to remember a box shot (with a person inside).
November 23rd, 2013  
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Really appreciate all of your wonderful comments and well wishes for Clara. Miraculously, she was loads better the next day. I had been able to pick her up an extra inhaler (of steroid) and we prayed for her lots. And there is NOTHING like a box for some good fun for kids. To be honest, I even got in there for a few minutes with her to play boat. Thanks, guys!!
November 23rd, 2013  
@happysnap Thanks so much for the info. I may just look into that at some point. It certainly couldn't hurt. So can't stand dealing with asthma...and it's not even making me cough all the time. Poor kid.
November 23rd, 2013  
Cute. Off the scale cute.
November 24th, 2013  
Oh this is so adorable. I love her smile.
November 25th, 2013  
@seanoneill @cathrinemitch You guys are so sweet. Thank you!!!
November 25th, 2013  
LOVE this happy shot -- such a wonderful sense of mischief, which I'm assuming she gets from you!
December 4th, 2013  
She is adorable.
December 8th, 2013  
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