Yes, again. I know. But I can’t help it.
I’ve been unable to concentrate on my writing for weeks. I’m trying. Really. But it’s just not working. And I want–need–to finish the book. I need the accomplishment of getting it done and knowing that I’ve given it my all and produced the best story that I can. Even if, in the end, it gets rejected by every publisher out there.
My boys will be starting school again in two weeks. On the one hand, it’s a good thing because I’m hoping to be able to concentrate better….but on the other hand, I’m feeling the same gut twisting anxiety and loss that I feel every year when school starts up again. Will my youngest be able to handle kindergarten after two horrendously difficult years in preschool? Will my sensitive oldest be happy with a new teacher and new classmates after last year’s fabulous teacher/class? And I know that even though they drove me crazy most of the summer, I’m going to really miss having them around.
This summer has been really tough for us.
I’m so tired of living with the “one teeny step forward, two giant steps back” life. I want it to be better.
Cynthia, I hope the life WILL get better for you. I also hope that school will be fabulous for your both sons. As for finishing the ms, you’re almost there, and one feels a great sense of accomplishment when one types “The End.”
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Sounds like you have a lot on your mind. First, it’s okay to have times when you can’t do everything. I don’t have kids or a dh–I don’t know how You People do it :) Try to relax and you’ll move ahead.
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Sounds like you have a lot in your plate. Sometimes you need to take a break. It’ll help see things in a new perspective.
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I’m going through the same feelings. I think all of us moms do. My youngest starts kindergarten this year and I’m already a nervous wreck, even though he is very excited to go to school like a big boy.
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It must’ve been something in the summer sunlight — I know that for me, writing was impossible this summer.
I’m sure your boys will be fine in school. LittleDude came home with reports of a GREAT first day!
BTW — love the new look!
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