I think about the writing career I am trying to get off of the ground. There are query letters that should be written and sent out. I need to research some markets for my ideas. I also want to start outlining my novel. I am determined to make 2012 the year I do this.
There is always so much to do and not enough hours in the day. If I think about it too much, I feel overwhelmed and think maybe I should forget about some of my dreams.
I wonder if I am a good mother? A good wife? A good writer? Am I enough?
Then I hear my kids playing with their dolls together nicely. I kiss them good night and they say, “I love you Mama.”
My husband and I share a private joke and laugh together. He texts me when he has a break at work. He gets back from a work trip and says he missed me a lot.
I see my latest article published online. I have found some great writer friends. I have also found some writers that are giving me great feedback to help with my writing.
All of these little things show me that I am doing something right and that I am enough.
There will never be enough time to do it all. Glad you’re trying to do what you love and it sounds like you’re well on your way
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I just keep reminding myself that there’s not enough time and remember what’s important.
This sounds so much like me, although I’m not trying to become a writer. But the wondering if I am in fact being a good mom I think is probably universal. Thanks for a thoughtful post.
Dana
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Probably all of us moms think about this almost all the time. I know we joke at work about our “mother of the year moments” such as forgetting about something at school or a birthday party.
Great post and one so many of us can relate to. I am constantly aware of everything I should be doing and can lose sight of all the stuff I do actually do. Give yourself time and best of luck with the writing.
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Thank you! Sometimes we forget to just be in the moment and are too busy thinking about the next.