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ninebark (original poster member #24534) posted at 2:58 PM on Thursday, September 19th, 2013
So while driving home from guitar lessons DS and I were talking about school and what subjects he likes. His favorites currently are Math and Social Studies. I told him mine were History and English. I got a bit of a nose wrinkle at that one..lol. He said he likes them but he hates having to write stuff. I am the opposite, I hated math and I loved to write. I was a member of the writers club, I won public speaking competitions, I enjoyed producing papers . In fact I always wanted to be a writer.
So he gives me a calculating look and says "well, why didn't you?" 
"ummm....well I guess life kind of got in the way. I got busy, had you. I just never did it."
"Well mom, why not now. You always tell me to do what you love and to follow your dreams. Why don't you write a book for me? "
And so the gauntlet has been thrown. My 12 year old son has challenged me to write him a book. How do I say no to that….and where do I get the time to write a book? This should be interesting.
BS (me) 40
WH - 48
Married 12 years
DS - 12
D-day 06/21/09
Separated....hopefully divorcing soon.
ajsmom ( member #17460) posted at 3:01 PM on Thursday, September 19th, 2013
I was a member of the writers club
Challanged is spelled challenged.
Yep, I'm a bit of a smartass today.
Life is what happens when you're busy making plans.
I agree - he's right - go for it!
AJ's MOM
Fidelity isn't a feeling...it's a choice.
"Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always." - Albert Schweitzer
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Me: BW - Him: 200+ # tumor removed 7/09
One AMAZING DS - 34
ninebark (original poster member #24534) posted at 3:33 PM on Thursday, September 19th, 2013
You know what,I caught that later but didn't know how to fix the title once it was posted. lol .
It's okay I speak fluent smartass. You need it in my job. 
BS (me) 40
WH - 48
Married 12 years
DS - 12
D-day 06/21/09
Separated....hopefully divorcing soon.
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 3:37 PM on Thursday, September 19th, 2013
That's pretty cool Nine - Good Luck.
The only thing I could write would be a kids book. lol
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
MovingUpward ( member #14866) posted at 3:52 PM on Thursday, September 19th, 2013
ajsmom ( member #17460) posted at 4:19 PM on Thursday, September 19th, 2013
Phew...glad you saw my humor.
I too need one in life these days!
Fidelity isn't a feeling...it's a choice.
"Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always." - Albert Schweitzer
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Me: BW - Him: 200+ # tumor removed 7/09
One AMAZING DS - 34
TrustedHer ( member #23328) posted at 6:42 PM on Thursday, September 19th, 2013
http://nanowrimo.org/
Never done it myself, but it's a way to immerse yourself in the process. And add some accountability.
Take care of yourself. There's a great future out there. It won't come to you; you have to go to it.
jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 7:02 PM on Thursday, September 19th, 2013
I fixed the title for you.
Very cool idea! Good luck.
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