An Average Day of a Writer/Mom: You too Can Make Your Dreams Happen!

As I write this, my house is a mess; dishes litter the sink. My baby plays on the floor while my toddler is making yet another mess. sigh

It’s a beautiful life.

I mean that truly. Yes, it’s hectic and hard to write at times. Sure, I’ll sit down to write when the baby is asleep, and my older son is self-playing or watching Disney. It is not simple, that is for sure--

Pause, I need to let the dogs out.

But I absolutely love writing. I sit down with a goal in mind and a set time I allow myself to focus, to build, to write. I get the thoughts swirling in my head down on paper so they’re not clogging up my mind and then when I’m done, I can give my undivided attention to my kiddos--

One moment, I have to mediate a disagreement between the boys

I find that when I am fully present, focused on my work and then focused on my kids, we’re all happier. My little guy says, “Mommy you got to work and then you’ll be done and all mine?” And he’s absolutely right. I set aside one to two hours a day, broken up—

Excuse me for a moment while step away to see what my fussy baby needs, oh it’s just his toy stuck—

Ok, where was I? Oh yeah, focused. Ha! I may not always be able to be fully present with my work, in fact it’s often in split fragments, but I do get solid chunks of time to write. Sometimes, I have the sitter come over, or my in-laws, or parents and that grants me a couple hours together to really work. Other times, I just seize the opportunities as they come—when both kids are happy and self-entertained. But somehow the work gets done and the kids are happy.

I’d make this post longer, but both the littles are melting and it’s time to give them my undivided attention. To all those out there with kids, especially littles, I know you get me. Writing and momming requires a lot of intentional planning and effort, but it’s oh so worth it.

All this to say, if you have a dream and a story burning within your soul, write it. There are no excuses. If you want something bad enough, you'll find a way. (Maybe its the mom in me, but as I write that all I can hear is, "life finds a way" from Jurassic Park--lol).

To all those who are busy cooking this week in preparation, happy Thanksgiving! May your homes be filled with love, good food, and stories.

xoxo,

Rebecca