Warning: There will probably be no particular point to this post. No beginning, middle and neatly tied up ending. Just some random thoughts.
Tonight, as I was tucking all of the children into their respective beds, I smelled deeply of each one’s sweet head, and scratched all three backs. Plus a tummy and an “underpit” was requested. Hey, I’m here to serve. And I felt content. Very warm and fuzzy. There was no great mishap today, no pithy commentary from the five year old, and no one threw up. So, I really have nothing to say.
Except thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to drop by and listen to me rant and rave most every day. And to leave a comment now and again letting me know your thoughts, and encouraging my writing.
My blogging, including writing, posting, and reading your blogs is restricted to late evening. A time of day that I’m not usually firing on all cylinders. Because by 9:00, I’m face down in the carpet. And all the caffeine is long gone. I am not able to get around and read and comment on all the blogs that I want. In fact, there are very few that I’m able to keep up with through bloglines. I do read each comment you leave carefully, and try to e-mail you to thank you now and again. “I just love you man,” I slurringly type.
I took a seminar last weekend on how to become a writer and/or publisher. I was inspired. It is my secret wish to someday be published. I don’t know when or how, or even if. God hasn’t made that clear to me yet. But when I came home and discussed the seminar with Fiddledaddy, he said some things that really hit home with me. A blogger who loves to write can be somewhat like an actor who prefers stage work over say, film, because he/she loves the immediate connection with the audience. I feel that way. And over the last few days, I’ve been able to relax and just enjoy the exercise of writing. I place a lot of pressure on myself at times to PRODUCE SOMETHING. Even when I’m void of coherent thought. Kind of like tonight. And I still felt compelled to write. I’m complicated like that.
Sometimes I receive comments from y’all telling me how much you appreciate coming by here for a little chuckle, because you needed it. And I also know that some of you are dealing with some extremely difficult life struggles. But let me tell you, you are my inspiration.
So again, thank you from the bottom of my heart, to my cramped gnarled typing fingers.
I’m sure tomorrow someone in this house will either provide me with blog fodder, or my period will start early, and it will be back to the regularly scheduled programming.
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funny how blogging does that, getting a passion to publish. i don’t know what you want to write, maybe it’s fiction like i do, but you can do it, Dee. it’s work, but you can do it. be encouraged!
If being published is what you decide you want, I hope you’re successful. My only request is that you never stop your blog!! I look forward to my daily dose of only a few blogs and, while I would love to read anything you might put in book form, the problem is that re-reading it doesn’t change the content. One you read it, it’s done. Although I’m a reading fanatic, that’s one of the things that I actually love about blogs: that there’s just a little tidbit for you to read, but there is something different there pretty much every day!
God bless & good luck in your decision!
You are the next *Erma Bombeck*!!! Keep writing and sharing your stories! Maybe you can print out everything you’ve written and start making a notebook. . .and then send it to a publisher!
My children are older now but when you write, it reminds me of when they were little and how I was not ALONE raising four young ‘uns. And I couldn’t hear. I never heard the cute little things they said or what they were *planning to do next.* But, my if my husband overheard something he would say “What did you just say behind your mother’s back?”
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! And it is okay to stratch tummies and underpits!
Smmmoooochhh girl you know I love you!!
I’m a fan of your writing. The chuckles, the eyebrow raising, the whole ballyhoo and what did she do now? It’s like sitting on the corner of your couch and hearing you discuss the day–with both tears and laughter. You do it well, keep on.
God’s given you a gift for writing; He’s entrusted it to you! You are blessing so many people through your blog, and I’m confident you will bless and influence people whenever you are published! Can’t wait to say, “I (kind-of-but-not-really-only-in-a-cyber-way) knew her when.”
Melissa K., you said something that better summarized what I was trying to say. The beauty of blogging is being able to read “snippets.” And yes, for the most part, once I read a book, it’s done. But blogging is completely interactive. A dialogue is sparked.
I believe this is where God has planted me for now. And my desire is to bloom where I’m planted. This is my little garden. And what a blessing that is.
Either way – blog or book – you have blessed my socks off and made me a better mommy by teaching me to see the funny side of my kids antics that would otherwise serve to pop a few more gray hairs out
and I cannot continue to pluck them out…I won’t have any hair left!
Reading blogs is like reading books to me. I get all invovled in a good book and actually grow to love these people who are make believe. I hate it when a good book ends because I won’t know what happens to my pretend friends tomorrow. I love it when I find a series that will last longer and take my imaginary cohorts through several life stages which I will in turn worry about and rejoice in.
I know, I need a life. That is why I love to read blogs. It is like falling in love with these book characters that are not pretend. And you can find out what happens to them every day, or sometimes just every week. And instead of worrying or rejoicing and feeling silly about it I can actually pray for them, talk to them, etc.
It’s a good thing.
You truly do have a gift for writing. Thank you for the laughter. Thank you also for making me realize that feeling crazed and exhausted at times doesn’t make me a bad mom, it just makes me normal. I will sooo buy the book when it comes out.
I do believe we all know where you are coming from. I would love to be published…but as God leads….
I understand you get a zillion comments,what can I say pp really enjoy what you write. You have a knack for sure! If you want to be a published writer, then I have every confidence in you that you can make it happen.
I try to pop by every so often just for a chuckle, sometimes I’m just a lurker and other times I like to comment. I’ve come to realize that the comments are appreciated(through my own blogging experience) so I like to dole them out when I have something to say.
Keep up the good work and thanks for all the laughs you give me!
You OH SO make me laugh! I think you should print and bound your bloggie – I would buy it, read it and LAUGH hard! didn’t you know the internet is the NEW EVERYTHING – no one goes to movies, buys cds, or reads books in print! So welcome to the world of published author! You are a BESTSELLER!!!!
Up until now I’ve been lurking, but I’ve made an effort to start commenting on blogs because I understand that desire/need for feedback. I’ve only been blogging a short time with a small (about a 100 hits/day) following, but they rarely leave a comment. Makes me nuts….not that I need positive reinforcement (OK…yes, I do). Your blog is great and I thank you for the laughs!
Like you, I don’t have a lot of time to get around to as many blogging folks as I’d like, but yours is one I try not to miss. If it’s encouragement you’re looking for, I hope you feel it deeply today. You are an exceptionally talented writer and an amazing success whether you ever actually publish anything or not.
You are definately a breath of fresh air for me. I’m not the only mom out there who isn’t perfect.
Well my dear friend, I have never been to shy to express my feelings. You know I think you are so extremely gifted and talented. I’ve only bugged you about a book for like forever. But seriously, I know those gifts come from our wonderful Lord and Saviour! If you don’t mind I will be praying as you follow His will.
Meeting you through your blog has been such an encouragment to me everyday. I don’t really know you, but you are an important part of my life!
I love you bunches and you know I support whatever decision you make.
You’re welcome! And thank YOU for the great fun and ability to laugh at least once in a day. And not at my own children.
“There was no great mishap today, no pithy commentary from the five year old, and no one threw up.”
I call this a good day! That truely did give me a chuckle. Any day when no one throws up is thumbs up here!
It is us that should be thanking YOU! Reading about your “going ons” is one of the best parts of my day!
You’re welcome! I feel like I never get to really write something anymore, even a decent post. I feel completely guilty when I’m at the computer, like I’m lazy and should be cleaning or vacuuming something… sigh. We mommies are very guilt motivated.
Why on earth did I read in my head “booger” every time you wrote “blogger”? Is it just me?
Remind me to get a link for you. I think you’ll like it.
I really did laugh before I even got into the actual subject (or lack there of)!!! I love the way you express yourself…
I love just stoppin by for a visit no matter the subject.
Trina
DeeDee, you just keep on “acting on your stage.” We’re applauding you all the way.
It’s beautiful to see an artist at work.
(And let me be a part of your grassroots marketing campaign when the books come out.)
(Because they most surely will.)
DeeDee,
Your writing in your blog is awesome! When the time is right (and maybe when your kids are older) the Lord will open the doors that will lead to the fulfillment of your dreams.
My kids are older than yours but I still enjoy your stories … it makes the teen-age years more tolerable to remember the “sweet years.” They do grow up fast. Rest assured, you won’t lose your inspiration when your kids get older … when they are teens they will provide just as good material for your writing (if not better!). They just sleep more!
Hey … BTW … I went to college with Fiddledaddy in Tulsa. That makes it all the more fun to read your blog. Years later (and I’m not saying how many here) it’s great to see that he has such an awesome family! You are blessed, even with the lack of sleep!
Keep up the good work (((pat on back))). Your writing style is a delight.
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