From now on my baby will be referred to as Writer's Block!

 

    As I finish up my second book, I am severely aware of how much harder it is to write when you have a baby. Writing is very much a creative process. As with any creative process, inspiration can hit you any given moment. Usually, one can take a few minutes out of their day and jot it down or write a few pages whenever the spirit moves you. That creative license goes out the window when you have a baby.
    That window of writing gets even smaller when you have a husband owned by the army. Military tends to capitalize on much of his free time with no set schedule. So I find time to write in between taking care of my baby daughter (aka Writer's Block) which is a full time 24/7 type of job, maintaining the house (laundry, cleaning, dogs, meals, etc.), and writing. In the grand scheme of my life, writing seems to be taking a back seat at the moment.
   Honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love being able to have the opportunity to be home with my daughter. I love (most of the time) that I can hold her whenever she needs me to and put her to sleep at night. I love that we can play and learn together and am very blessed that my husband has provided me with the opportunity to stay at home with her. In return though, I keep my end of the deal by maintaining the house.
     After I do my daily routine (only able to write small amounts during sleepy time when chores are done like now), I relax for an hour writing. Its is a small amount, but I am grateful for the nights I am able to sit down and write.
    So my miniscule followers, be patient with me. I am a new mommy navigating uncharted territories in my life, but am very optimistic about all the books I plan to write. They will come into existence, but evolution sometimes is a slow process.

    Until next blog,
     Lots of Love,
                      
                       E.M.