Well, I didn't complete the one household chore I wanted to tackle this weekend -- finishing the dusting I started last weekend -- but I did spend so much time playing with my son that I wore him out enough that he took long naps yesterday and today. That meant I had plenty of time to write this weekend.
Maybe Jack was the inspiration I needed to get back to my writing. Even when he wears me out too, I'm still so happy from hanging out with him that I channel that energy into something productive, like writing. I've got to take advantage of the daylight hours when he's sleeping, after all.
We had a great time yesterday morning at the Children's Museum in downtown San Diego, playing in a new clubhouse there, making crafts, listening to stories and drumming in a drum circle. Then we had lunch at Horton Plaza before making our way home. I like it when we get to hang out like that, with nothing else that we're rushing home for, and we manage to avoid major tantrums. Jack's always been pretty fun to pal around with.
Today, Jack, my husband and I sat around the house reading, playing and sitting at the computer. Jeff even hung out with Jack in his room while I wrote for an hour or so. It was nice to continue my train of thought with a minimum of interruptions before we took showers then headed out for my nine-year-old nephew's birthday party.
Having gotten some good work done in the morning, I wasn't thinking about it while we were out. I knew I'd be able to pick up where I left off, since my character is so fresh in my mind now. She's speaking to me again or at least I'm paying better attention.
So, now I'm looking forward to some more productive writing time tonight, both before and after I get Jack in bed. It feels good to have the creative juices flowing again.
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