I totally missed the last day of April! And yesterday we had to go somewhere, and spent all day, and I was busy today because Emma went in to the emergency room this morning and ended up being taken in to have her gall bladder removed right away. She's been having stomach pains and throwing up, etc, for three and a bit weeks. She was told she just had GERD. but now we know she had a gall bladder going bad. What should have been a gall bladder removal and home by the end of the day has turned into at least an over night stay, and maybe longer, with a drain in her side and an antibiotic drip for the infection and inflammation. That was one bad gall bladder. I had mine out years ago, and it was nothing like she's had.
So, I am just getting around to The Doll Book of the Month Club book for April. This month it's Patsy Ann, Her Happy Times.
Patsy Ann was a doll produced by Effanbee. She was part of the Patsy family of dolls, which premiered in 1926. Patsy Ann was produced from 1928, into the 1940's. Patsy Ann, Her Happy Times was published in 1935.
It reminds me of the Edith the Lonely Doll books, with the cute pictures of Patsy Ann in every day situations.
And it is basically a picture book, with very little writing. What writing there is tells the simple story of what Patsy Ann does. But the pictures, of Patsy Ann going about her days, make it worth it.
You can watch the book being read aloud and see all the pictures HERE.
That's the Doll Book for April. Also check out today's doll of the day.
Aww, Patsy Ann looks darling with her little broom.
ReplyDeleteI like 'live toys', too.
Best of luck to Emma on her recovery.
Awww, I love me a good Patsy doll! But oh Lordy, do I hear you about Emma! My mother's gallbladder went south last year right around this time, and lemme tell you, it was no picnic. I don't want to scare you, but keep an eye out for increasing confusion and forgetfulness on Emma's part, as that was our first indication that Mama wasn't healing the way she should. Mama got alright eventually, but it was a long, unpleasant summer for us. Tell Emma I'm praying for her!
ReplyDeleteI still suck at commenting these days, but I have to send a get well soon to Emma. I do still enjoy all of your posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for both things!
DeleteI think Patsy Ann is adorable in these pictures. It reminds me of Edith the Lonely Doll as well; that was my first impression when I saw this book cover. Gino had to have his gallbladder out too, but it went much better than Emma's or Raging Moon's mom's. He pretty much gets everything you can think of tested and monitored because he has so many health issues, so it was spotted well in time. I hope that Emma's recovery at least goes well.
ReplyDeleteThank you. My gallbladder was a simple removal too. I was an outpatient and home the same day. Poor Emma. But at least she's feeling better now. Full update in my newer post.
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