Thanks for all the supportive comments. You guys are so right, why should I look at what I’m writing now be any different than when I’m writing for epubs? I am cleansing my palate and setting off with endless ambition and love for the story. Big hugs to everyone! Anytime you need me to lift you up or kick your arse into gear, I’ll be there!
So that snow finally hit, last night rather than Tuesday night. But we have a few inches on the ground and Emma went sledding today. Very fun and invigorating. I loooove the snow.
Speaking of Emma, you mom’s have to let me know if this is normal, she seems to be afraid of like everything lately. Automatic toilets flushing (like at the mall) she freaks out. Going into dressing rooms, scares her. She’s always saying ‘Mommy I’m scared.’ Is this normal for three year olds? Because I’m going nuts.
I just finished a great book, I’m sad that it’s done. LOL. You get those? I delved into my favorites: historical. I can’t write’m, but I love to read them. The only historical I don’t care for are regencies. Yes, and my crit partner writes kinky ones, and my dad’s cousin sold a ton of them. But that’s how it is. Sorry. :) ANYWAY. The book I read:
Hey Shelli!
About Emma, I’m not sure about other kids, but I know my little one definitely went through the I’m scared of almost everything stage. It was strange because she was suddenly scared of things that never bothered her. The main one that comes to mind is dogs. She loved dogs, and then one day - POW, she’s scared of even tiny dogs.
I’m hoping it’s a phase. One of the other mothers from school told me her son was the same. Let’s hope they grow out of it…
It’s funny that you had snow. Here in Sydney we’re having 30-something (degree) weather! It’s bloody hot out there. :)
Good luck with the writing. I think you’re putting pressure on yourself. You’re right, why would what you’re writing now be any different to everything else you’ve already written? I guess we just do that to ourselves sometimes. I know I do!
Ummm…During the time that I have custoday of Little Miss Emma (February 28th through the 31st) I don’t have any problems with her being afraid of anything. *shrugs* Go figure.
Yep, it’s a stage. Mine are going through it too.
Definitely a stage. Sounds like the places she’s afraid of are public aka strange and unfamiliar.
Give her a few hugs and remind her that she’s not alone.
My daughter is scared of everything too. I’m glad to hear it isn’t just her!! I hope its a short phaze and they grow out of it soon.
i’ve heard that’s normal, but my kid’s not there yet. Let me know how it goes, LOL.
Yup, mine all went through it. The car wash, the flushing toilet, the wind, the rain, etc… And they got over it just as quickly.
You know I’m going through something like you are, Shel — I’ve GOT to finish this book, and yet so many other things keep cropping up to prevent it. The day I announced to the crit group that I wouldn’t be around for a while so I could finish this book, the school board called and told me it was time for weekly meetings about the upcoming bond issue, which I promised last winter to write press releases and articles for… (sigh) And I’ve got this nekkid man on my brain, the hero for a (possibly) shorter story… But I’m going to finish this book. Period.
And you couldn’t pay me, either — heights and I do NOT get along. I got vertigo watching Casino Royale, LOL!
It’s definitely normal for a three year-old to be afraid of a lot of things. My daughter was petrified of automatic flush toilets at that age, but don’t worry. They get over most of it.
Hmm, mia hasn’t gotten to that yet, although she has gotten to the ‘refusing to go to bed’ stage. I mean ALL the time. So I understand your feelings.
I’ve gone back to reading Historicals again. Didn’t read them for a while, but then you remember the magic that only historicals have. *sigh* Men wielding swords and warcrys and codpieces… *ahem* scrath the codpeice.