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Wednesday, February 27, 2008Seven SentencesThat's what I've written today. I'm not complaining; I'm rejoicing. That's seven more sentences than I wrote yesterday. It's seven more sentences than I've written in a long time. And I owe it to my thirteen-year-old daughter. "You're going to write today, Tiny," she said. (Yes, she calls me "Tiny." It's short for "Tiny Mommy.") "Oh, Sweetie, I can't. I can't write today." "Yes, you can. And I'm going to open Google Talk while I'm writing, and we will send each other messages to encourage us while we're writing!" I insisted that it wasn't possible. Why, I was behind on the laundry. There was too much to do between Molly's feedings. I simply couldn't write. It wasn't going to happen. But that's been the story of my life lately, and my oh-so-clever daughter knows it. With wisdom beyond her years, she didn't press the issue. She didn't have to. Her words had already pierced my heart. Had reminded me that I am, after all, a writer. I am a writer! And writers...write. Right? I didn't say a word. I crept up to my computer, opened my (dusty? crusty? moldy?) Word document, opened Google chat. Waited. The chat box sprang to life moments later when Maggie discovered me. Her words? TM!!! You good girl! I'm so proud of you!! And you know, that's all I needed. Affirmation really does work both ways. Mother to daughter. Daughter to mother. Writer to writer. Thank you, sweet daughter, for the gift of seven sentences. When this chapter is finished, you'll be the first person to read it. And when the novel is complete, you'll be the first person I'll thank. |
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5of my readers are feeling chatty:
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That is wonderful! My eldest is such a treasure too - I loved her little girlhood but it's a joy watching her grow into a beautiful young woman. It's one reason I so look forward to our future!
Think if I bring up Google Talk she can motivate me to do my back exercises. In two weeks, I've only done them once. I need her dedication!
Oh my goodness. That made me teary eyed....
I love the nickname.
Hmmm... somehow 'Tiny' doesn't quite fit ME. LOL
I have been writing lately, and on a new story. Now I have 3 in-progress novels in the pot. Sheesh.
Good job on the 7 sentences. It gets easier after that. Tomorrow it will be 7 paragraphs.
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