Mommy Writes Fantasy: A Writing Blog

QUICK UPDATE

Howdy, y'all! *waves*

So I've been a terrible writer lately. I'm not going to beat myself up too much, though, because I've got a growing belly and a LOT going on in real life at the moment. Though the first trimester blues are over and I've gotten most of my energy back, I'm still finding myself with a lack of motivation and a lot of real-life stuff that's weighing in on me.

That being said, I really miss being active on here: reviewing, commenting, competing and participating in games and groups. I want to try to remedy this situation very soon, and start posting more regularly to this blog AND my site.

I honestly think what's hanging me up is the massive reorganization that needs doing in my house right now, and the fact that this baby will be here in a few short months, and that I need to clear out what was once my sacred writing space to put a little human in there instead, and move all my files and computer and books out to our little living room and purchase a new desk that will fit in a smaller space and register for baby things and try not to think about the possibility that we might move again at the end of our lease...

You get the idea.

Anyway, I know I can't wait to start writing until I get everything done. Everything won't be done for a long time. I've GOT to start getting used to the fact that my writing time will be in spurts, in quick glimpses of time throughout the day, perhaps even juggling a feeding baby on my lap while typing a few words before dumping another load of laundry in the washer and starting supper for my overworked husband.

Yep. This is the life I chose, and I love it, but it's taking me much longer than I expected to get used to just the idea of only having few-minute chunks of time to write in, and making it come second to my role as a wife and now soon to be a mother.

That's not the natural way my brain works, and I guess that's stressing me out and making my mind short-circuit.

All that to say, this is why I haven't been around recently, and any insight from anyone who juggles writing and family would be welcomed. Any comments are welcomed, really.

I'm loving this life that's unfolding in front of me, but it's going to take a lot more strength and flexibility than what I ever imagined.

AlyCatAuthor