Finally back

The week at Turkey Run was amazing but busy. We trailed, we picknicked, we cooked out, we played volleyball, played on playgrounds, fed birds, saw raccoons, and swam (a lot). In between all of that we managed time to sit and relax and I did have time to write. Granted not as much as I would have liked, but some. I did however do pretty well in my journal and have been keeping pretty close to my initial weekly word quota! Yay me! I didn't finish my second manuscript, I didn't really expect to I was a simple hope, but I did finish a few more chapters. And the final big plus...I had inspiration for another book! I'm not sure if I'll write this one next, but I'll finish this one first.

The summer starts

You know it's summer when something happens everyday. Wether it is going to the pool, off to one of the many parks, going to gymnastics or the upcoming swimming lessons, library events or playdates with cousins and/ or friends. The relaxing summer I dreamed of simply doesn't exist. I did it to myself, planning all of the classes, free events and picnics. And I've been thinking of trying a different dance class later In July. I also know I worry too much about the girls getting overheated or dehydrated when playing outside. On top of all of this next week is the annual family Turkey Run trip. I am currently planning and prepping for almost a week of cookouts, trails and playgrounds. (Ali loves the tire swing) On the writing front, I've been slow. There have been ten minutes here, twenty minutes there, to either write or edit. I bought more paper and a notebook to keep track of my word quota. With the impending vacation I am giving myself a very lofty goal: to finish my second manuscript! For continuous writing purposes I will set my weekly word quota at the level that is manageable for managing two little ones and I'll adjust as time goes on. If all goes well I will not only have lost more weight walking trails but I will come home with a completed second manuscript! Wish me luck!