The Agony of Defeat
Sadly, Notre Dame lost in the final seconds of the game. It was a wrenching game, because the clock ran out on one of the plays, which gave us the win. Then the officials ruled that the ball had gone out of bounds and the clock needed to be reset at 7 seconds. The Trojans then won. Emotionally, that was a hard game to watch. But que sera. They played well.
I went back to my current story, which had been plodding along. I dreamed the other night that I needed to go back and add an extra chapter. Sure enough, once I inserted a new chapter, bam! Five pages. I knew there was something wrong. Love it when you not only fix the problem but gain extra pages in the process. Yay! I’m up to page 55 now. 
In other news, my son *finally* got the courage to put on his Yoda mask. He had been absolutely terrified of the thing, but once he figured out how to see through the eye holes, he was thrilled to see himself. I’ll have to take a picture of him in his costume at some point soon. His sister kept giggling and trying to tackle him.
Tonight, in theory, my husband is taking me out to dinner to celebrate in advance of my birthday tomorrow. We’re going out to Japan Samarai, a Hibachi grill style restaurant. I love those. They make a big show of tossing the food in the air and providing entertainment while they cook. And the food is phenomenal. 
I love, love, LOVE it. The reason why I say “in theory” is because the babysitter we scheduled has not gotten back to me on the time of arrival. I *think* she’s coming, but she hasn’t called back yet to confirm. Hope she will. A date night when you have two small children is the Holy Grail.
Anyway, tomorrow is my birthday and I can say in all honesty that I only want one present: a book contract. 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 8:10 am | Viewed 735 times
Missie Says:
Happy Birthday, Michelle!
Hope you and hubby got to have a nice evening last night without the kidlets.
What are you, like 23, right?
Here’s hoping you get your contract for your birthday.
Rene Says:
Happy Birthday, Michelle, have a great evening. Sorry about the game. Yes, an evening without the sprouts is truly nivana.
Michelle Says:
Thanks for the early birthday wishes! :crazyjumping:
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
(((Michelle))) on Notre Dame’s loss
Yay for your son about the Yoda Mask
And I’ll wish you an early Happy Birthday
Gina Black Says:
May your birthday wish come true!
Gina
Christine Keach Says:
Happy Birthday tomorrow! I hope you have a great date. I was also crushed by the Notre Dame loss. Still, they played a heck of a game.
Peggy Says:
Hope you have a terrific birthday, Michelle, and all your birthday wishes come true!
MaryF Says:
Happy birthday, Michelle!!! Hope your wish comes true!
Teresa Says:
Happy Birthday a little early. Have a great dinner. And YAY on those pages. I love it when inspiration strikes like that.:dancingfool:
Gina Says:
That game was tough! My family was watching, and we had both sides covered in our house! Happy early birthday!
Le Ellis Says:
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day today and that you get that birthday wish.