http://chasingheroes.com/the-writing-mommy/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:43:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 http://chasingheroes.com/the-writing-mommy/#comment-782 Lee Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:21:49 +0000 http://chasingheroes.com/the-writing-mommy/#comment-782 To have a understanding husband is very important to the writing mommy. Inspiration, can strike at any moment. I know it hits me at very strange times, so to have the other half willing and ready to take over when needed, is so very important to the success of the passion. I admire them too. My husband has been great this week, considering how much we've been indoors, and today it looks like another really crappy day with the smoke. He is going to take the two oldest on a tour of local hardward stores in the truck, (they love poppy's truck) to look for a mysterious tool, while the little ones nap. I can't waste the oppertunity, because another one may not come until they go home on Sunday. Then of course, I'll whine how quiet my house is, and how much I miss them. To have a understanding husband is very important to the writing mommy. Inspiration, can strike at any moment. I know it hits me at very strange times, so to have the other half willing and ready to take over when needed, is so very important to the success of the passion. I admire them too. My husband has been great this week, considering how much we’ve been indoors, and today it looks like another really crappy day with the smoke. He is going to take the two oldest on a tour of local hardward stores in the truck, (they love poppy’s truck) to look for a mysterious tool, while the little ones nap. I can’t waste the oppertunity, because another one may not come until they go home on Sunday. Then of course, I’ll whine how quiet my house is, and how much I miss them.

]]> http://chasingheroes.com/the-writing-mommy/#comment-781 Virna Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:00:34 +0000 http://chasingheroes.com/the-writing-mommy/#comment-781 OMG Lee, you are so funny (and incredible!-how lucky your kids (and grandkids) are to have you!). Thank goodness for people like you (and my mom, who is there every time I need her) and my husband (who takes on so much of the load of house and family to let me pursue my passion). My kids understand my passion, but that doesn't mean they're going to be quiet or go to sleep when I'm burning to finish a scene. But it's all a juggling game. Like you, I write when I can, I try to write when I'm inspired, and I try not to be resentful when I have to let it go. Ultimately, however, it's family and friends and love that matters. The responsibility and distractions are always there--just like when you needed to take time off for your dad. Mother or not, writing is both the blessing and the curse that keeps us sane AND on the verge of insanity. At least that's me, anyway! :-) OMG Lee, you are so funny (and incredible!-how lucky your kids (and grandkids) are to have you!). Thank goodness for people like you (and my mom, who is there every time I need her) and my husband (who takes on so much of the load of house and family to let me pursue my passion). My kids understand my passion, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to be quiet or go to sleep when I’m burning to finish a scene. But it’s all a juggling game. Like you, I write when I can, I try to write when I’m inspired, and I try not to be resentful when I have to let it go. Ultimately, however, it’s family and friends and love that matters. The responsibility and distractions are always there–just like when you needed to take time off for your dad. Mother or not, writing is both the blessing and the curse that keeps us sane AND on the verge of insanity. At least that’s me, anyway!

]]> http://chasingheroes.com/the-writing-mommy/#comment-780 Fannie Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:56:32 +0000 http://chasingheroes.com/the-writing-mommy/#comment-780 Lee, my daughter is a writer. She has written several books. She has 4 children , a husband and a dog. Her boys are 9, 7,5 and 2. She is expecting a little girl in Nov. Her house always looks nice and the children clean. How does she do it? I haven't a clue. I was married when I was raising my 2 children and had cleaning help once a week. I never had time or energy to do much except cook and clean. I didn't work outside the home either. I guess the young today have something special going on that we didn't have. Any way, she is my hero. I'll bet you couldn't tell how proud I am of her. They are military and move every couple of years. Just completed a move from Camp Lejeune, NC to Monterey, CA. From 1 ocean to another. Have a great day and hugs to all. Lee, my daughter is a writer. She has written several books. She has 4 children , a husband and a dog. Her boys are 9, 7,5 and 2. She is expecting a little girl in Nov. Her house always looks nice and the children clean. How does she do it? I haven’t a clue. I was married when I was raising my 2 children and had cleaning help once a week. I never had time or energy to do much except cook and clean. I didn’t work outside the home either. I guess the young today have something special going on that we didn’t have. Any way, she is my hero. I’ll bet you couldn’t tell how proud I am of her. They are military and move every couple of years. Just completed a move from Camp Lejeune, NC to Monterey, CA. From 1 ocean to another. Have a great day and hugs to all.

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