Labor Day Weekend

Sorry I didn’t post yesterday–it was very busy with getting my son to his first grade Open House and I’m still working on revisions for Wedded to the Enemy (and I have no doubt the book will get a new title…all of my books tend to be retitled). They’re due next week, so I’ve been kind of crazy trying to get it all done.

But what’s been really nice is having the chance to focus on my kids and my writing and not have to worry about getting a classroom ready and lesson plans. I can read stories to the baby, teach piano to my older son, and not feel stressed about writing deadlines. Well, the stress will always be there because I don’t ever want to miss a deadline, but it’s different when you have more time to manage it.

My son, dressing up as a Revolutionary War soldier

Now I’m sitting in my kitchen with a mug of coffee, a manuscript file open, and the baby’s playing with Tupperware on the floor. The sun is just coming up, and I’m truly feeling a sense of rightness. I’ll never regret the choice to stay home with the kids. And no matter how short or long the time may be, I’m going to savor every moment.