I've often wondered what kind of writer/parent I'll be, and this weekend I got a preview. We picked up our nephew Friday afternoon and Saturday I was determined to work on my latest chapter, so I opened my document and wrote a sentence here and there. I stayed close enough to it that I'd think about the next line while supervising my nephew while he played with Owen, then sit back down and write another paragraph.
It's certainly not the fastest method in the world, but I was happy to discover that I can be productive this way. I've gotten so spoiled with my non-existent schedule that I've wondered how I'll function when I go back to the real world.
I also figured out another trick: knock them all out.
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LOL, welcome to my world! :P
That's a very heartwarming picture.
Janna, I figured you would appreciate this. :)
OMG. That's adorable! That's pretty much the only way I get things done, sleeping boys. I'm too easily distracted. And my only writing lately is of the scholarly type. I'm okay with that ;-)
What did you slip them? Can you send me some ;)?
Sara, I'm especially impressed with you since you're in school too, but now that you say you're writing mostly academic stuff that makes sense. I hope you can squeeze in some fiction here and there!
Jenna, it's called a day at the beach without Melanie. Then milk.
Ah, yes. Sunshine, exercise, and milk will do the trick.
Amazing, isn't it? I have a feeling Owen is going to sleep all day -- our nephew wore him out!
That's a hilarious picture! I always knew you could do it, Melanie! ;)
Robin, I was half watching tv, half reading, when I realized they were all unconscious. Nice. :)
Adorable photo!!! And great that you were able to write as well!
That is very cool! Isn't it interesting that kids can pretty much fall asleep anywhere, but when it is bed time, they are fully awake! :) Glad you got some writing done too!
Nadine, I was impressed I accomplished so much with him here!
JLC, fortunately that was shortly before bedtime so we just transferred him to his bed. Easy peasy. :P
Yep, you've learned my secret. If only I could get mine to sleep more. Sweet, blissful quiet.
I guess I've had romantic ideas of being a SAHD and writing instead of working. Surely it can't be as bad as work?!
But then again, I haven't actually tried it out yet so my male brain may be totally underestimating things.
Childless by choice, so not a problem I have to face. :)
But for those of you who do have kids- I really admire how you are able to balance things and find time.
Maribeth, it was nice while it lasted.
Benjamin, I'm both terrified and excited to try... I think I may be underestimating things as well. :)
Gypsy, it is admirable.
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