Normal Mom Blog: Tired

Some days, you just get to the end and you're tired. Do you ever feel that way? We had a snow day, and I'm trying to figure out how I got to the end of it feeling so tired. Sigh. I find that I can't wait to go to sleep after this one. Time to recharge the batteries.

Normal Mom Blog

No stardate. I sacked the captain so I can just be myself for awhile.

I've been planning and strategizing for the new year. Last year was a challenge because of some personal issues our family had to deal with. These generally translate into writing challenges for me, because it's not easy to keep your mind focussed when other things are weighing heavily on it. However, I'm very excited about the Entrepreneurial Bootcamp that we're doing as a family, and I'm also excited that I'm continuing to write as a children's literature examiner for Examiner.com.

No matter the troubles of last year, I have decided that this is going to be a great year!

Captain's Blog—Are We There Yet?

Stardate: You'll have to just guess. I don't feel like telling you today.

That stardate may communicate some of the attitude of the captain at this point, but she just finished writing a 50,000 word novel, and has to get the rewrite done fast. The crew is trying to get their homework done, and she can't find the admiral. Christmas is coming, and the captain really dislikes shopping (especially in cold weather) unless it's online.

Need I say more?

Captain's Blog—Turkey Nebula dead ahead

Stardate: turkey baster

Powering up engines for the challenge of the Turkey Nebula. Have told the ensigns to set phasers on preheat and to quit drooling on their uniforms. We believe relatives will be beaming in on Thursday in order to participate in Turkey Nebula reconnaissance mission.

A captain's job is never done.

A word

My husband has been nagging me about posting, and since it's been over a month, I have to say that he's right. But it's not like I've been lazy, or anything. I've been writing for Examiner.com, posting to the Last Draft blog, and writing two novels. Gee, it's like I'm going to have big bulging finger muscles after this month. (Did I mention that it's Nanowrimo?)

Captain's Blog—Under attack!

Stardate: It's raining

We are defending our position, but the leaf creatures are closing in everywhere. Shields failing! Quick! Grab a rake!

Captain's Blog—Winter approaching

Stardate: Stormwindows

Today I had to roll up my sleeves, captain though I am, and wash the screens and windows of the space ship to prepare it for the harrowing journey ahead. I'm hoping that we can do a little remodeling at some point so that we don't have to change out the storm windows twice a year. The Admiral was vital to the process, since he has more muscles than me, and storm windows are kind of heavy, especially for a top of the line space ship like this one.

The question? Will it be enough to withstand the gale force winds of the Snowflake Nebula? We hope so.