tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83311104970291746292024-03-15T19:11:50.252-06:00Erin's Writing LifeUpdates on my writing, attempt to publish my novel, and my life in general. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11420744988979114691noreply@blogger.comBlogger387125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331110497029174629.post-48637741775803397702018-05-29T22:54:00.000-06:002018-05-29T22:54:00.281-06:00Life and Hobbies<h1 class="quoteText" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I have an important post coming up, but I'm not ready to write it yet. Nothing big, just some things I've been thinking about. </span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For now, I want to share what I've been working on these past few days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although it's hard to have hobbies while being a solo mom, I'm still working on doing things just for myself. Obviously, writing is a big one. Today is 343 days in a row of writing. This blog post is it. I'm also doing an extensive interview with the main character of my work in progress novel. Last question is today, and then I am getting back to the novel writing. I wanted to learn more about her before I continued. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am also trying to scrapbook my memories (and photos). However, I'm only just starting 2017 so I have got a long way to go. I'll be working on that tomorrow, hopefully. I thought it would be better to scrapbook myself instead of having them made, but it's actually proving to cost more doing it this way. I have a lot of photos. I'm doing it month by month, but it's all adding up. I may take a break and do another one online just so I can catch up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now to my newest (kind of) hobby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I take a lot of photos. Anybody who follows me on Instagram knows this, and anybody who knows me in real life knows this (because I'm always taking photos.) I have this fear of missing things. I want my memories in photo form. I do put it down and enjoy the moment as well, but I take photos first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lately I've been taking photos with my 'real' camera. I'm loving it. I've enjoyed spending time taking the photos and editing them. I don't have a great editing program yet, but I'm looking into it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm going to share a few photos that I've taken over the last three days. I haven't watermarked any yet, but they aren't meant to be taken, and if they're shared, I'd like the whole post to be shared. On that note, any advice on watermarking programs, let me know. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These photos were my first practice shots. I took them on Sunday. Backyard photos. I'm still working at taking my time before taking shots.</span><br />
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These ones are my Monday shots. We went on a gorgeous walk by the river with a friend.<br />
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Here are a few from today. We didn't do a lot today. Sidewalk chalk painting, and just hanging out.<br />
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At the end of this May Long weekend, I'm not thinking about my son's meltdowns. I haven't paid attention to why he's melting down. (And he has). I am thinking about the fact that my boy is now two years old. It's been an amazing two years, and I can't believe he's already two.</h1>
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This is how I felt when Anthony turned one: <a href="https://www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon/2017/05/17/hes-turning-one-mommy-blogger/" target="_blank">He's Turning One</a>. </div>
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Even though he won't remember celebrating it, I wanted to give him a great birthday weekend. It was actually a great birthday week because his daddy took a week off work to celebrate his birthday. It has been a wonderful week for all of us. It's nice to be a complete family again. He leaves in two days, and we aren't ready.</div>
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Instead of being sad that he's leaving (we'll be travelling to Ontario to see him in a month though), I want to focus on the wonderful weekend we've had.</div>
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We went for supper at Montana's. They sang to Anthony, and he handled it all like a champ. No tears.<br />
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I made him his cake. I made one last year too, but now that he has favourite things (diggers and trucks), I knew I had to make one like this. It was a lot easier than I thought. Thanks Pinterest.<br />
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For his birthday party, we went to this amazing place called LaLa's Farm. It included a petting zoo, parachute games, hiking, and a wonderful place for a gathering. Anthony had lots of friends there (he didn't really talk to any of them though.) It was an amazing place. Fun for both the kids and the adults. I'd go there every year if I could. He had an amazing day. He ended up filthy and happy.<br />
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I'm so grateful for these two years we've had. Every day, this kid is doing something else that is new and exciting. He's not perfect <b>(what I don't show in these photos is him occasionally hitting the animals in a strange attempt to befriend them)</b>, but he's smart, hilarious, and can be so loving when he wants to be. I cannot wait to see what he becomes.<br />
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I'll be writing him a letter to open when he's older, but I haven't been able to sit down and do it yet. He's going to have A LOT of letters to read. We started last year with letters.<br />
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It's been a great week. Clint being home made it all the better. We're going to be super sad when he leaves, but I'll be keeping myself busy until we leave to join him for the summer in Ontario.<br />
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<b>May 7</b></div>
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<b>I don't have the photo of my actual meltdown, but it happened the moment I sat down in the car after a wonderful walk at the dog park. I felt something on my neck, reached back, and grabbed a tick crawling on my neck. I've been lucky enough to not deal with ticks for 37 years. Meltdown began. Full fledged freak out. Since getting home, I've checked myself, my kid, and my dog about 55 times. I'll check once more before I go to bed. I've been so good at going to the dog park, and now I'm going to have to convince myself it's a good idea again. We ALL need flea colours. </b></div>
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<b>Truthfully, he was exhausted and needed a nap. In my head, he was upset about the tick.</b></div>
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<b>This is not a photo of the exact meltdown, and it wasn't a TERRIBLE meltdown. Kiddo came running to me and jumped into my arms because his little friend stole his balloon (the balloon is actually hers because we were at their house.) Just a little more information though: Anthony is always taking toys from her, and he constantly tries to push her around, and sometimes hits. He's not always nice to her. Today though, he didn't push her around, and she stood her ground. She took toys from him when she wanted to, and she wouldn't give up the toys he wanted. It is nice to see her stand up for herself. Anthony needs practice sharing, and needs practice with somebody who won't let him be a bully. They also hugged before we left, and it was the cutest thing ever. He forgave her for the balloon thing, and she forgave him for his bad moments in the past. (Although probably not completely.)</b><br />
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<b>He wanted something. And I don't know what. We couldn't go inside. We couldn't go to the front yard. He wanted me to do something with him, but he's the only one who knows what, and he was not happy that I didn't do the right thing.</b><br />
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<b>I had a grumpy toddler, and a dog who wouldn't give me any space. So we took a car ride to the grocery store. I love my doggo and kiddo, but sometimes it's nice not to be touched for two minutes. Also, this photo was taken in my driveway. Before the car was moving. I don't take photos while driving. </b><br />
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<b>Okay, so here's the thing, I love being a stay at home mom. I don't regret my decision at all. However, I went to visit the radio station I used to work at today, and I felt uncomfortable a little bit. I hadn't been there for a year. I'm not sure why it took me so long to visit. I love my coworkers. Today, I walked around and caught up with everybody, and I found myself constantly telling people how happy I was with my decision to stay home. And I am, but when asked what I keep myself busy with, I don't really have an answer. Just the obvious, I guess. I guess I wish I had a little more to tell people. I have my writing, but that's not new. I've always had my writing. I don't know. I just left feeling a little down. I don't want to be at that job, but I do miss making my own money. I have my writing, and it's mine, but it's not quite the career I want it to be. It's not a career yet. Maybe I'll get there someday. It was nice seeing everybody though. I miss my coworkers. </b><br />
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<b>He was mad because I wouldn't let him hit me. (This was all before 7am)</b><br />
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<b>He would not stop asking for a bite of my Balance 365 Power Bowl breakfast. I knew he wouldn't like it because of all the delicious textures and grains. I said no. He asked again (in toddler speak). Finally, I gave in and gave him a bite, and he spit it all over himself and the couch. So we're clear, he had already eaten his breakfast in the kitchen, and I was just trying to finish my breakfast anywhere I could. What followed was a Momma Sized meltdown. (Also picture a dog, just waiting for you to trip and spill your meal so he can also have some.)</b></div>
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<b>This was a fun one. And I'm assuming an ongoing one. He slides his cars under the couch, and them moves to the side so we can move it and get his cars. Might I add, he one hundred percent does it on purpose. When I say no, we're not moving the couch right now, the meltdown begins.</b></div>
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<b>Monday, April 30</b><br />
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<b>It was a good morning. We met some friends at an indoor play area. None of the kids played, but I caught up with my mom friends. This was about 11. He was mad because I wouldn't go up to the slide with him. Actually, he walks me to the stairs, tells me to sit down, and waves goodbye to me as he climbs up. I can also watch him from the chair. It was close to nap time.</b><br />
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<b>Tuesday, May 1</b><br />
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<b>Grandma tried to dress him. This is after the meltdown.</b></div>
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<b>I'm going to be honest, from May 2nd on, I kind of slacked on recording meltdowns. It was not a bad week though. I've had a wonderful time with my kiddo. We had bad moments, but the nice weather has us in fantastic moods.</b></div>
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<b>Saturday May 7</b></div>
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<b>The bedtime routine included a toothbrush in the toilet and a ripped up book. Can you guess which one of us melted down? Hint: It wasn't him.</b></div>
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<b>He was angry because after dumping out his buckets of water, I wouldn't get him more (for a third time.) And YES my child needs a haircut. It's on our list.</b></div>
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<b>And now, I'd like to share photos of our good moments. Because meltdowns are great for funny stories (terrible in the moment), but also, the good moments are even better.</b></div>
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<b>Sunday, April 29</b></div>
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<b>Anthony is starting to pick his own clothes, and it's adorable and hilarious. (And vehicle themed). Note the backwards pants so he can see the dump truck.</b></div>
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<b>Monday, April 30</b></div>
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<b>Sidewalk chalk. Enough said.</b></div>
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<b>Tuesday, May 1</b></div>
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<b>Anthony acting like a dog at the dog park. He seems to be part dog.</b></div>
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<b>Wednesday, May 2</b></div>
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<b>I love how he can be completely covered in dirt, but come to me to tell me he has dirt on his hand and asks me to wipe it off. UGH I LOVE THIS KID!</b></div>
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<b>Thursday, May 3</b></div>
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<b>I've been working on these hand and foot print animals for SO long, and now I'm done. Almost. I still have to figure out what to do with them. </b></div>
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<b>Friday, May 4</b></div>
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<b>The water table became a dirt table and it is a FANTASTIC idea. We still use water in smaller containers so he can move it around He gets the best of both worlds.</b></div>
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<b>Saturday, May 5</b></div>
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<b>Anthony went to his bff's second birthday party. (We say BFF, but they didn't spend any time together at the party.) Anthony was being a loner, and loved kicking the ball around.</b></div>
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<b>Sunday, May 6</b></div>
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<b>We spent almost the entire day outside. The afternoon was spent with his Auntie (my sister), and we loved every minute of it. Ice cream, water, boats, and Aunt Jo are all he needs. Auntie Jo is my favourite person, and his.</b></div>
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I'm hoping to once a week share what made my child first meltdown about during the day. I know there are already places you can find reasons why kids are crying, and they are hilarious. These are his very first meltdowns because I'm finding it interesting. I haven't always paid attention to what makes him upset, but as he gets closer and closer to the terrible twos, we are learning A LOT!</div>
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I changed his diaper. (That's a rubber ball in the photo).</div>
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This one took a little longer. (Yay!) We went for an early morning grocery shop. He got upset because he was in the grocery cart car that he ran to and got in as soon as we got into the store.</div>
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I won the meltdown game today. I was first. I had a cry fest as I got rid of clothes that don't fit him anymore. How dare he grow up!</div>
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His momma walked out of the room while he was putting cars in a container. And he couldn't get the lid back on. He actually was really good today though, and any meltdowns ended quickly.</div>
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I don't mean to show off, but he had very few meltdowns today. He probably teared up a couple of times, and cried, but not long enough for it to be considered a meltdown. It was a REALLY good day. One of those days that makes me think, "This gig is pretty great! I'm an awesome Mom and I have an awesome kiddo!" I know thinking this will come back to bite me.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Being a mom seems to be a signal that you should be asked. Being a Stay at Home Mom seems to mean you have a sign on your back saying you NEED to be asked to join a team.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As I've said before, I post a lot about my writing life and about my mom life on Instagram. I don't think any of what I post says anything that should lead people to believe I'm the right type of person to approach. I just like to post. I have been approached before, but not blocked them. These are people who comment on my photos, and I comment on theirs. They are strangers, but I feel we have a connection through motherhood. However, the connection almost ends there. I'm sure we have more in common, and believe me I also believe in health and fitness, but I don't want to join your team to do it. (I have Fitbump for that). </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I don't want to. That should be all I need to say. I'll add more though.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My focus is on writing. No, I'm not making any money at this yet, but I hope to. If I stop writing, I won't get to where I want to be with my writing. I want to get there. I don't want ANY other distractions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I WANT TO BE A WRITER NOT A SALESPERSON. And don't tell me it's not sales. You ask people to join your team. You try to sell it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm a terrible salesperson. Terrible. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I know that it's perfect for moms, but I spend a lot of my day chasing after a toddler. I don't want to add more to my day right now. I want to spend it doing things I love, and seeing people I love, and I don't think I'd love the MLM I join. I know I wouldn't, I <strike>think</strike> know it would stress me out.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><strong><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";">Also, check out my ongoing book blog: </span></em></strong></span><strong><em><span style="font-family: "times";"> Proud Bookworm at: </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family: "times";"><a href="http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/</a></span></em></strong><strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"> </span></em></strong><br />
<strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"><br /></span></em></strong><strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";">I occasionally do guest Mom posts for a local Mommy Connections blog. Check them out, and others here:</span></em></strong><br />
<strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"> <a href="http://www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon/category/mommy-connections-news/" target="_blank">http://www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon/category/mommy-connections-news/</a></span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been doing a Nanowrimo challenge on Instagram using the hashtag #instawrimo. Today's prompt was Writer's Block Un-blocker. Because it's meant for Instagram, usually I include a photo with a bit of a post about why I chose the photo, or how I feel about the prompt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the photo I was going to post to Instagram for it. Posed tonight. Instead I'll just use a screen shot of this post. Excuse the pajamas. We had a snow day. I actually like the one of just my hand. That's not the one I was going to post though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Basically, my solution for writer's block is to write. Every Day. In the past, writer's block would lead to months of not writing. I'll never let that happen again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I think because I have so many different places to write (I call it places, but method or ways to write would also work), it helps me keep myself from getting the dreaded writer's block. But ONLY if I write everyday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lately, I've been blogging (this blog, my book blog, and the Mommy Connections Mom blogs), I have been doing personal writing in my journal (which was needed), I've been doing the prompts, I've been editing, and I've been working on new novel ideas. I'm also working on a piece for something completely new. Details to come. And this doesn't count, but I do a lot of Instagram posts - they are photos, but also time for me to share my thoughts, happy moments, or frustrations. I share a lot, but because it feels good to write as I share my photos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I choose one or two of the above writings to do a night, and I write. Sometimes I write earlier, other nights I write later. I always write though, and it's the only thing that keeps me going with my writing. At this point, I'm scared to stop writing for even a day. I don't want to lose what I have going. It's also something that is for me. (And for anybody I choose to share it with.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've also been keeping track of how many days I write. I was doing it on Instagram, but that got pretty tedious. Now I write it down everyday, and I make note of what I've written. There isn't really any reason for this other than keeping myself accountable. Keeping myself accountable is key. (Day 284).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been trying to figure out what I did for writer's block in the past. How did I write? I don't know. I think I just wrote when I was inspired. I didn't realise that writing was my inspiration. If I had known that, I may have finished a novel much earlier. I spent too many years not writing. I'm so glad I rediscovered it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope I get published someday, but even if I don't, I know I'm doing everything I can, and I'm writing. No matter what. I don't really feel as though I get writer's block anymore because I've always got some form of writing to do. If I need a break from my novel, I have lots of other things to fall back on. If I can't think of a blog post idea, I go to Pinterest and find a prompt. I'm always writing so I haven't given myself a chance to get writer's block. I don't plan to either.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's it. Short post today. It's actually not easy to write about a problem I don't have. Luckily. I guess if I find myself with writer's block, I'll solve it with a blog post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Friday everyone. (I remember when I used to do things on Friday nights. Now I do the same thing I do every night. I get my son to sleep, I write, I Netflix, I have a glass of wine, I try to read a little, and I sleep.)</span></div>
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<strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"><br /></span></em></strong><strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";">I occasionally do guest Mom posts for a local Mommy Connections blog. Check them out, and others here:</span></em></strong><br />
<strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"> <a href="http://www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon/category/mommy-connections-news/" target="_blank">http://www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon/category/mommy-connections-news/</a></span></em></strong></div>
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First of all, thanks to anybody who read or commented on the last post. I'm feeling much better. I've been getting out of the house, and Anthony and I are working on a routine that makes us both happy. I'm learning how to solo Mom again. I'll be okay. I'll also be doing it for a while. Clint's going to be away working for longer than we'd like.</div>
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I really feel like I want to post, and I have a few ideas, but today I want to do some prompts. I just want to write. I do want to do one about activities I've been doing with Anthony lately (a Mom post), but for now I'm sticking to the little details about me.</div>
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There are a lot of questions. I'm obviously not doing all of them in one post. However, I am doing them in order because I don't want to pick and choose. I want to do the tough ones. I enjoy doing the 'get to know me' posts. It's a break from what I've been writing lately.</div>
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I would rather be early. I've changed a bit, but with Anthony, it's much easier being earlier. It also helps with his anxiety of others if we both arrive calm and happy. I admit that at times I'm a right on timer, or a bit late. I feel better getting somewhere with time to get comfortable. </h1>
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Anybody who knows me, knows how many photos I take. They're pretty important to me. Also, they're all saved in a place where they hopefully can't be lost. BUT if that doesn't work (and all the photos from FB and Instagram go missing), and I actually have to choose between money and valuables, or every photo...</h1>
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I'm having a lot of trouble with this decision. Obviously, money is important to live and pay mortgage and bills, and buy groceries, but also, I'd be heartbroken if I lost all my photos. They're memories. I have a fear of getting Alzheimer's in my future. In the end, the photos will be my valuables.</h1>
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I think I've just been a bit down lately. I hadn't been getting out of the house as much as I'd like because I just didn't have the energy. I've been feeling a little depressed. That's hard for me to admit because I don't want to fight that battle, or admit that I may need to fight it. It's also hard for me to admit because I think I should be happy simply because of my son. I feel guilty. I find this post fitting though because tomorrow is the Bell Let's Talk Day, and admitting I'm having a hard time does not make me weak.</div>
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<li>First of all, I'm so grateful for being able to call Clint and talk to him through a video call. I love that Anthony gets to see his face as well as hear his voice. I love watching Anthony kiss his daddy through the phone screen. This would be so much harder on all of us if we didn't have that option.</li>
<li>I'm grateful for my sister helping me. She came over the other night, and after I fed us supper, she hung out with Anthony so I could take some time and have a bath. Basically, get clean without a baby with me. It felt silly, asking her to come over to have a bath. (To be clear, I do get clean, I just have time for quick showers though, and usually with a toddler.) However, I need to get better at asking for help. It's something else that's important for my mental health. Anthony LOVES his Auntie Jodi, so anytime he gets to spend with her is his best day ever. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm grateful I have people who are reading my novel for me after the sixth(ish) edit. I'm also grateful for comments that keep me inspired and motivated to get it published. </div>
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<strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"> <a href="http://www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon/category/mommy-connections-news/" target="_blank">http://www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon/category/mommy-connections-news/</a></span></em></strong></div>
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Anthony is officially 20 months today. I want him to slow down, but at the same time, I'm looking forward to just saying he's 2. Not counting up the months.</div>
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This is my third post this month, and two of them were written in the first week. In other words, I'm not doing my best job at blogging. I guess I'm here now.</div>
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I have continued to write every day. I started editing my novel from the beginning at the start of December, and I finished on Sunday night. I'd say two months is pretty good. I'm proud of myself. This also included switching writing programs in the middle of it. The free word program I was using had issues with the spelling, and I was sick of fixing it. I switched to Scrivener (and paid for it). It's been a lot easier to keep myself organised. </div>
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It felt really good to be done. I'm since made it into a manuscript, and sent it off to some new readers. I'm always a little nervous about sending it off for people to read, but it's always been good. Feedback is good, negative or positive.</div>
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One person has finished it already, and she texted me comments while reading it. I loved it. It's nice hearing people's thoughts on characters I've spent so much time with.</div>
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I'm still going to write every day (for 356 days), but for today, day 223, I'm choosing a blog post as my writing. Tomorrow, I'll get back to novel writing. I'm not touching the other one until all of my readers respond, so I'll be working on an unfinished one. (I've got two unfinished novels, both started during a Nanowrimo. Sadly, they both stop at about 50k.)</div>
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This is going to be a short post. I'm exhausted. Clint went to Ontario for work, and I've been solo parenting it since Monday. I've done it before, but it's been a while. Clint is great when he's home. The company is nice. The extra time to write is freaking fantastic.</div>
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It's 11. Anthony didn't go to sleep until a little before 10. He was up late, and it makes it hard for me to do anything else if he's up, and I need him to sleep. For my sanity.</div>
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Nap times haven't been much better. He's been fighting them like crazy since Monday. I'm guessing it has something to do with Clint being gone. He's been a daddy's boy for the last little while. In fact, I seem to be the only one he doesn't choose to come to lately. </div>
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Between being a mom, writing, and trying to read, I haven't had a lot of time to do anything else. I try to clean the play area, and the kitchen every night. I've also been trying to organise our basement. It's going to be a major declutter project, but I haven't been spending a lot of time on it. Because I'm tired. However, there are boxes EVERYWHERE so I need to get on it.</div>
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First of all, I know that all around 2017 was a crappy year. It was hard on a lot of people. My heart hurts at some of the things that have been happening around the world. </div>
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I was lucky. I got to be here. I got to watch my baby turn into a toddler. I got to watch the newest little love of my life continue to grow. 2017 was good to me, personally. Believe me when I say, I'm filled with gratitude for this. </div>
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I was so happy to find funny books about parenting. I bought about three or four of the 'how to Mom books.' I didn't finish any of them. I finished this one. I laughed A LOT. So thanks to all those funny moms who know they may not be doing things as others think they should be, but do it anyway. Brave Moms!</div>
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It was Anthony's first Valentine's Day. Someday, he may ask me to remove this photo. I will. January and February were tough months full of teething and crawling attempts. It was nice to be able to have some fun with him as well. (He wasn't so easy to pose. I think out of about 50 photos, this was the keeper.) He's ALMOST nine months here.</div>
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The month where my kid never stopped moving. Once he got the hang of crawling, he never slowed down. This photo represents a lot. It's a photo taken at Fitbump. I go there to exercise. I went for prenatal classes, Mom and Baby, and now, when I can, I do Bootcamp with childcare. Anthony and I have been going since it opened, and it's just an amazing place. No judgement, lots of encouragement, and a whole tribe of awesome Momma friends who get it.</div>
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I officially became a stay at home mom with no income in June. (I gave my notice in May). I have NOT regretted this decision once. (I fully admit I wish I was making my own money). In fact, I think it's why I'm writing more. It's motivated me to write for myself. I needed something that was mine. I am following my dream because I'm able to. Staying home with Anthony has allowed me to do what I've always wanted to do, but never had the courage to do - just write. (I also Mom). June was the month that I started to #writeeveryday. I'm on day 207, so I've done well. I was keeping track on Instagram, but I think I'll stop that soon. It's up to me, not the public to know how I'm doing.</div>
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We spent a lot of time with friends this summer. Seeing all these photos, I miss it. It's been tough getting out of the house in this freezing cold (-50c with windchill on the coldest day) weather. We did exercise classes with friends. We played in water parks and regular parks with many different baby friend/grown up friends. I'm ridiculously lucky to know and to have met such great moms since Anthony has been born. And kept some that have always been there. Seriously, you guys. I'm so lucky. So is Anthony. By the way, I never noticed his farmer's tan until this very moment. This kid had sunscreen on ALL THE TIME. </div>
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My first night away from Anthony. Happy birthday to me. I asked for it, and I got it. My mom got me a hotel room for the night AND babysat Anthony. (Although, I'm pretty sure the second part was also a gift to her.) It was my first night away from him, and it was a success. I missed him, but also I loved the silence. I read. I wrote. I watched TV. I ate food. I listened to music. I ran out of time to do it all. I also took a million hour shower.</div>
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We went to Ontario. Actually, we met Clint and Drogo there. We were reunited after he went for work. Ontario in October is gorgeous. We went for walks, we celebrated a friend's wedding, we had Thanksgiving with Clint's family. And we went on a boat ride. We spent time as a family and with our family. It was great watching Anthony with his grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins.</div>
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I've now written 206 days in a row. No breaks. No excuses. Unlike my first 100 days, I actually feel like I'm accomplishing more. I feel like I'm a writer. I'm writing. I don't feel like I'm just trying to write because I'm making myself. I WANT to write. I want to finish editing. I really really WANT to be published. So badly. So so badly.</div>
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After I was done my 100 days, I wasn't sure what the end plan was. I didn't know how long I'd go. </div>
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After 200 days, it is more clear. I'm going to write 356 days in a row. After that, I'll take a break. And then I'll start again. I can't stop for more than a day. If I do, I might forget how great it is, and I might not start again. The mind does weird things. I have to keep going.</div>
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In November, I wrote 50k in the month because I was participating in Nanowrimo. I started a new novel, but didn't finish it. I will. </div>
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In December, I had to put that novel down. I started on page one of my finished novel, and I started editing. I counted how many words were left at the end of every day, and tried to edit no less than 1000 words. I think because of my Nanowrimo it was easy for me. I edited just over 50,000 in December.</div>
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I've been housebound (by choice) for the past week because the temps are in the minus 40s with the windchill. I choose to hang out inside. Today I left to get wine. That was a big moment. I can only be a hermit for so long. Either way, my photos may be boring because I haven't done anything at all.</div>
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<b>My helper and supporter picked up some wood for me, and cut it. Although when he's gone, I'll have to do it on my own. We used a couple different types of wood. Thin and thick (although I'm sure that's not the specific terms of which is which.)</b></div>
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<b>Here are some finished products. I've done a few more than what I'm posting, but this is what they're turning out like. I've had only one that I scrapped completely and started over on, but I blame the wood for that. </b><br />
<b>I'm really excited about this. It gives me a chance to do something with my photos, and gives me a break from writing. (Although I'm still doing that, and still loving it.) It's just nice to have hobbies and goals. </b><br />
<b>Maybe selling these won't work out - I am not a selling person - but at least it's something I enjoy. I like having things in my life. I guess it's what I miss about working, but am able to find in different ways - variety. A change in my day to day life. I can be a mom, and I can create and write. It's sort of amazing. </b><br />
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I did more crafts than the the Wood Photos for presents, but these ones meant the most. They were fun to do, and exciting to see how they turned out.l. I have spent a lot of years ordering photos on canvas or metal, but now I'll be doing them myself. (Although I'll need a bigger house soon.)</div>
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Okay, one post down, I've got a few more coming your way, but this is all I can do tonight. I have to get to my editing. I'll be sharing my kid's stories soon enough. I think. I haven't decided.</div>
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I'm trying to get as much into the last few days of 2017 as I can: writing, blogging, reading, organizing my house, and spending time with my family. It's working out well so far. </div>
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By the way, I FINALLY updated my book blog. One book out of more than 20 is now posted. I finished it today, and loved it so much I wanted to post about it. Here's the link: <a href="http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/2017/12/the-child-finder-by-rene-denfeld.html" target="_blank">The Child Finder</a><br />
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“Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up.”</h1>
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<b>Writing:</b><br />
I have so much to say, and so many different things to write about, but I think I want to read tonight. I'll make this a shorter post. Plus, I have to do a post soon about writing 200 days in a row. (I'm at day 199).<br />
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But that's enough about the 200 days because I'm not there yet. And I'll probably just do one for the end of December. (My New Year plans including reading and writing because that's basically perfect.)</div>
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Photos are still to come (when I'm more awake), but this year, as I've said, I made a lot of my presents. I actually loved it. Mostly because they weren't all entirely crappy crafts. Some of them were pretty awesome.</div>
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Last night, after Anthony went to bed, I gave the first gifts to my family. I wrote children's stories for each of my family members. Cute little stories about Anthony and his grandma/grandpa/aunt/dad. I think I may share them in a different post. They aren't really good, but they're fun, and rhyming is hard so I'm proud of them for the rhymes. Haha. I've never been a poet. This proves it. They all enjoyed it though. I even did a reading for each of the four stories. </div>
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The stocking stuffers included homemade ornaments, hot chocolate mix (kind of homemade), and Anthony crafts. Once again, I'll try to share those another time. The photos I mean.</div>
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I also made some really great gifts (if I do say so myself). I loved making them, and am thinking of maybe trying to sell some when I get better at it. I transferred photos onto wood. I'll share those in an entirely different post at some point. When I'm ready. </div>
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I seem to have a lot of posts coming up in the future, which basically means they may not all happen.</div>
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And of course, Anthony got some wonderful gifts. Lots of car related ones. Clint and I got him a car he can get in and Fred Flinstone drive. I've been REALLY excited to give them to him. </div>
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Even though, he's too little to do all the Santa stuff, it didn't stop me from getting him to help me with a note to Santa, and putting out cookies for him.</div>
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And of course, Santa left him a note as well. He also included a couple of photos of himself to keep the magic alive.</div>
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And Anthony's new vehicles:</div>
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And quickly, here are the next two<b> photo prompt photos</b>.</div>
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Day 24:</div>
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Day 25</div>
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<b>My People</b></div>
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I planned to write this when there were five days until Christmas, but I either chose sleep, Netflix, Christmas present making/wrapping, or my baby woke up.</div>
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I planned to write a post the next day (Dec 21st) about something completely different (not photos), but I didn't get that done either. I save my blogging until EVERYTHING else is done, and lately, nothing gets done until 11. That one will wait until the New Year.</div>
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We are now at two days until Christmas. It will be Christmas Eve tomorrow. We've travelled to the town I grew up in, and are at my parents house.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><strong><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";">Also, check out my ongoing book blog: </span></em></strong></span><strong><em><span style="font-family: "times";"> Proud Bookworm at: </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family: "times";"><a href="http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/</a></span></em></strong><strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"> </span></em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, I was a photographer for a day. Maybe it will end up being more than a day. We'll see.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took some photos for a wonderful local business called Fitbump. I have spoken before about it in my posts, but just to quickly recap my thoughts on this place: all moms or expecting moms should go. It's a place to exercise, but it's more that that. It's a community. A lovely, kind, and non-judging one. It's one of my favourite places to be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was my first time taking photos for somebody else. I've always loved photography, and taking photos. If I could do something with my photography, that would be great. One thing at a time though. I still need to check them out, and see how they look, and I have to learn how to edit photos. Lots to do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I left Anthony with Clint when I went to take the photos. I had a blast. It was fun taking them, but also, it felt nice having a job. Even if it was only for one day. I, obviously, need a job that allows me to be at home with Anthony, or bring him places with me most of the time. I wasn't enjoying my job before Maternity leave, and I love being a stay at home mom. I don't regret my decision at all, but it felt good. It felt productive to get out of the house and do something for me. I'm so glad I got the opportunity, and I'm glad it was to do something I love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm super busy this month. It's funny because I was excited for November to end so I could take a break. It hasn't worked that way. I like it. I like being busy. I enjoy having jobs for myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm proud of myself for everything I'm accomplishing. Even if it's something as little as crafts for stocking stuffers. It's something.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So this month, I am still editing at least 1000 words a day. I'm trying out some photography. I'm working on actual photo projects for presents. I'm making as many lovely crafts as I can for presents. I'm writing. I'm hoping to get Christmas cards done this year, but I honestly don't think they're top priority this year - it is pricey to send tons of cards, and time consuming to get them ready.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(Here is how I feel about it all:) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And unrelated to everything I just wrote, here is my December photo project for my blog:</span><br />
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“Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up.”</h1>
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">I really had to work on the procrastination. I forced myself to write the correct amount of words every night.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">I was exhausted. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">I found out what can happen if I push myself. Yes, I've been writing every day for 175 days, but I haven't been pushing myself like I should. I need to be able to edit more than I have been, blog more than I have been, and write more than I have been. So I will.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Edit 1000 words a day.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Do one or two Christmas crafts a week (for presents)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Cards/Christmas letter (I'm cutting back though.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">One Blog Post a week</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Read. Read. Read. Read. Read. Read.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Work on my newest Nanowrimo novel. I'm not giving myself a specific goal for this, I just don't want to leave the characters where they are. I owe it to them to finish it. (And then fix it because it's not quite where it should be yet. At all.)</span></li>
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This photo had a few different sounds. The sound of Christmas music on my Amazon Prime music app (I love it). Also, a few minutes after this photo was taken, it included the sound of the red Christmas decoration smashing on the floor. Turns out, I have a lot of learning to do when it comes to Children's photography. No smiles, and then quicker than ever he got up ran, and tossed it to the ground because he thought it was an actual ball. SMASH. Fun night. At least I had the Christmas music.</div>
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Okay gang. That's it. Wrote my NanoWrimo words, and I did a blog post. I have one more blog post to do tomorrow for Mommy Connections, and I'll be almost all caught up. I'll do one more post probably December 1st when I'm celebrating being done Nano. And I'll catch up on my last four days of photos.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've had a big week for writing. I went to see the Writer in Residence to talk about my novel. It was good. Basically, what I got out of it was to keep on going. Keep on editing. Keep on trying. Don't give up because what I'm writing is good. It's nice to hear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Today I went to a Writing For Children workshop. I've written one book for children before, and I gave it to my friend after her baby was born. It was a long time ago, and I think I could do better now. Especially because basically, my life is reading to Anthony. I've read A LOT of children's books.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am now on my 162nd day of writing in a row. This month, I've been working really hard. I'm trying to do it all, and to be perfectly honest: it's exhausting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm on par with my Nanowrimo words. If I continue this pace (1,667 words a day), I will be done 50,000 words by November 30th. I can't do anymore that that because I don't have the time. I'm currently at 28,956 words. I haven't done any today yet.</span><br />
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Time goes ridiculously fast. My brand new baby is now 18 months. My mom's brand new baby is 36.</div>
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<b>Day 14</b></div>
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That's it guys. Now to write 1,667 words. I'm going for 2000 though. We will see if Anthony wakes up or not. He's my deciding factor.</div>
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Happy Saturday! (She says while sitting in bed in her PJs to write at 8:30pm) </div>
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“Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up.”</h1>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is going to be a quick post because it's been too long! Unfortunately, I went straight from the trip, to Halloween, to Nanowrimo, so I haven't had time to blog. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am on day 152 of Writing Everyday. I was getting a lot of editing done, but now it's working towards my 50,000 words on a new novel with Nanowrimo. I'm going to finish. I have no doubts about it. I'll have 50,000 words by the end of November. I just have to keep going after that so I can finish it. Finishing a second novel (even if the first isn't published yet) would be a pretty amazing thing. I've started more than one and not finished them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also have two writing events this month. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm meeting with Saskatoon's Writer in Residence at the library to discuss my novel. It's a program from the Saskatoon library. I'm using that meeting to discuss the first novel because I really want to get it published. (Broken record.) I'm excited to do this, to get feedback, and to get it ready to send out again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also am taking a workshop on writing for children. I never thought I'd be interested in this, but there is no better time to learn and try it out as now - when I have a test subject who loves books. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These will both eat into my Nanowrimo writing time (as is this blog post), but it'll be worth it. And I'll still get my 50,000 words. (If I don't I'll be writing a post about it.) Being a mother while attempting this is a lot different. I try to write when he's awake, but as with the writing everyday goal, it usually starts when he's asleep for the night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">By the way, I just got to 10,000 words in my Nanowrimo writing. Behind schedule, but not by a lot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I want to do a photo challenge for November, but I'm already behind (as in, I haven't started), so I've decided to combine my Blog posts with the photo challenge. That way I can update once a week, and not have to worry about daily posts on Instagram. I over Instagram as it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Day Three: Nature</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Day Four: Clothing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Day Five: Knowledge</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Day Seven: Innovation</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our day started at 3:30 in the morning. I was REALLY lucky that my mom is the best mom in the world. She stayed a couple of days at my house to hang out with Anthony while I packed, and she drove us to the airport even though it was a ridiculous time for any person. Ever. We made it, and were on the flight, and in the air by 5:30 in the morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had been really stressed before we left. My sweet little baby is not very good at sitting in one spot for very long. There is too much to see and do, and he can't sit still for three hours. Originally, Clint was going to be with us, and that would have made me less nervous. At least that way, we could pass Anthony back and forth between the two of us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was lucky to be seated next to such caring people, and with the tragedies taking over the world, I'm glad that Anthony and I get to see the great in people. I know we will continue to meet people like this, and strive to be people like that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The entire flight went well. The man across from me, who I honestly thought might not enjoy having a squirmy toddler close to him, was awesome. He ended up showing Anthony photos of his dogs on his phone at the end of the flight. It made my kiddo so happy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anthony fell asleep as we landed. It was great timing. The woman next to me held him as I got out my carry on. Getting off the plane wasn't easy, but my stroller was waiting for us, and all was right in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And of course, my sleepy baby got to see his daddy (after he woke up) at the end of our journey. He was very happy. He was just waking up in the photo below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> We are now half way through our Ontario adventure, and loving spending time with Anthony's aunts, uncles, and cousins (and soon to be with his Grandma and Grandpa). He doesn't get to see them much, and I love watching him get to know them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><strong><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";">Also, check out my ongoing book blog: </span></em></strong></span><strong><em><span style="font-family: "times";"> Proud Bookworm at: </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family: "times";"><a href="http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">http://bookserinread.blogspot.ca/</a></span></em></strong><strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"> </span></em></strong><br />
<strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"><br /></span></em></strong><strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";">I occasionally do guest Mom posts for a local Mommy Connections blog. Check them out, and others here:</span></em></strong><br />
<strong style="font-family: Times;"><em><span style="font-family: "courier new";"> <a href="http://www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon/category/mommy-connections-news/" target="_blank">http://www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon/category/mommy-connections-news/</a></span></em></strong></div>
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