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Friday, September 15, 2006Me? A Workaholic??Perhaps that's too strong a word. All I know is, when daughter Maggie suggested that we spend some time at the park today, I shot her down with an immediate, "No no no, I've got to work today! I've got way too much work to do." Oy! So our homeschooling lessons were moving along as scheduled, and a little twinge was biting at my conscience. "Life is too short. The weather is perfect. You know you need to take your children to the park today, so stop whining internally and do it." I had to run to the grocery store anyway, since Jonathan had a fishing trip planned with a buddy and needed me to pack him a lunch. It was easy enough to pick up sufficient lunch meat and chips for everyone, so that's what I did. Five turkey-and-swiss sandwiches later, we were packed and ready to go. I dropped Jonathan and his friend off at the river, then whisked my other three sweethearts to the park. Wow. I actually stopped thinking about my book. I enjoyed my sandwich. I got all brave and took some pictures with the D70 (no small feat, I assure you). I....relaxed! I'm really not a "Type A" personality. Frenetic, yes. Passionate, yes. But I'm not all about achieving and winning and running till I drop. My family is truly the most important thing in my life; I'm madly in love with each member. Yet when it comes to this self-imposed deadline for the revisions of my manuscript, the thought of doing anything besides writing in the afternoons is enough to bring on a serious case of hives. But I did it -- I broke away. And my children blessed me with their smiles and thankful hearts. Now I'm back in my little hole under the eaves, ready to revise away. Funny how refreshed I feel. Funny how a little bit of sunshine and fresh air invigorates the soul. Funny how I'll probably forget all that the next time one of my children surprises me with a request for a day in the park. Still, I'm learning. That's what counts, right? Right. And I didn't even scream when a yellowjacket dive-bombed me in the middle of a bite of sandwich. Jumped up, yes, but didn't scream. That's some serious self-control, that is. Have a remarkable weekend! And remember to just stop for a while. You'll be so glad you did! Labels: writing |
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I am: Mother to five stunningly individualistic children... Writer of young adult fantasy... Passionate advocate for Women At Home... Madly in love with my husband... In need of Organic Gourmet Chocolate on a regular basis. I've got a Paypal account if you'd like to contribute to the cause....
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8of my readers are feeling chatty:
Yeah!! Hooray on the trip to the park but I'm most excited about you getting that D70 fired up - now let's see those pictures! :-D
Thats a good thing to learn. I've been so busy lately, thats something I must keep remembering to do as well. It really does refresh you though doesn't it? My boys just took up enjoying fishing and got new rods this summer since our new house is across from a pond!
Did Mrs.Write ask you to write this post?
I used to be The Anti-Workaholic, but lately, I'm working on a project that has me glued to the computer, even when Mrs.Write has, uh, other things in mind, or KidWrite just wants some attention.
"This will give us a chance at a better future," I kiss with Gollum-like avarice.
Oh well, I'll just have to take to working (and blog-surfing) at 3AM...
I can't wait to see the pictures...
Kerrie -- Nothing too special...I'm still working in auto mode. No time to learn how to take REAL pictures...yet!
Jaime -- SO GOOD TO SEE YOU! I'm going to have to spend some time on your blog to catch up with you and your sweethearts. :)
Jerry -- Well, if she had, I guess I wouldn't tell you! ;) "I kiss with Gollum-like avarice" -- I like that! However, now that you're aware of your obsession, you know you'll have to do something to....ur....balance yourself. Right? Yeah?
Leese -- They're not dumped yet. You know I'm a dump moron! LOL
I wouldn't go that far...but I knew that you were "dump challenged"....hee hee
I had a similiar escape yesterday, I posted a very long blog about it.
I crashed today though.
I feel ya. Self admitted wor-a-holic here.....but then, you knew that, didn't you? ;)
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