Poo-splosion.

[ellenmillion]

Had a poo-splosion this afternoon that required a shower. Seriously, epic. Sticky yellow poo to her elbows.

Babies are so much fun. (And strangely, I mean that, even after having to scrub her clothes and sheets in the sink.)

In OTHER, less gross news...

I'm looking for portraits, in two places!

We need new portraits at Portrait Adoption! Remember that keeping the site active promotes sales! Scour your sketchbook for some half-finished face sketches... it doesn't have to be NEW work, just work that hasn't been shown unwatermarked online! And, thanks to Chella and Erika, we've got a nifty new feature - now, when a submitted portrait is approved, you can get an automatic notification via email! You are, by default, NOT signed up for this list (because I hate being signed up for lists) - go to the lilypad and click on 'information and links' to sign up for this option. Everyone will get the first one as an announcement, but none after that unless they opt in!

We also need portraits at Torn World! Our art contest this month is to create portraits for any character at the site who doesn't have one yet! So far, I'm the only one who has submitted any... >.> (This makes me sad...) Our database of characters is extensive - more than 300 now! See them all here: http://www.tornworld.net/cisintro.php

Also, in the line of requesting stuff, EMG-Zine has only FOUR more issues! If you have ever thought 'I ought to do an article for Ellen...' THIS IS YOUR CHANCE. I really want to go out with a bang, guys... and if you have some ideas for a last-issue celebration, brainstorm them here! I'd love to hear them!

And of course, baby photos. (No poo.)






It doesn't matter how many toys we hand her - she wants to eat her bib, and most particularly the tag on her bib, more than anything else...

Comments

[ariestess]

Poo-splosion is scary! did she like the shower?

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, she's very used to them - we do that more than baths, actually, it's super easy.

[ariestess]

*nods* They do seem easier and less traumatic than showers in some ways.

[jenny heidewald (from livejournal.com)]

Mmmm, bibs....
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*I've been meaning to submit more PA stuff, just gotta scan it, but then I am always procrastinating on EMG-Zine articles. XD
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I've wanted to draw some TW characters but I am scared of the necklaces...XD

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

Cover the neck with fur. :P Or, draw a southerner - they're a lot less picky.

Mmm... bibs.

[laylalawlor.livejournal.com]

I love the idea of a last-issue celebration, but I can't imagine what you could actually do for it! Most of what comes to mind would be fairly labor-intensive: some sort of contest or giveaway, or a "best of" spotlight. Maybe a scavenger hunt, with people needing to look through old issues to find the answers to a handful of questions? Or, I know Sketchfest is its own thing, but maybe some kind of special sketch jam? (Though I'm not sure what would make it special ...)

Or maybe a dedicated Livejournal community for a "virtual party" for the month of December? People could chat about fantasy and books and art, swap recipes ... I don't know, make light cocktail-party conversation. *g* You could have volunteers host particular topics ...

[kadharonon.livejournal.com]

...you know, given my habit of doodling faces on every spare scrap of paper I get my hands on, I really ought to get around to sending in a PA contract one of these days.

[eledonecirrhosa.livejournal.com]

A Radio 4 comedy programme about inventions the world really needed had an audience suggestion of "machine washable babies"! :-)

[pixiewildflower.livejournal.com]

Aw, I love to see pics of the wee one.