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what happened? 3 months later, and i havnt been back here for weeks. not even turned the computer on. :{
i think i have been so engrossed in being a mummy, and enloyed summer so much, that time has whizzed by. i am now feeling guilty, as the writing has taken a back seat too, didnt feel any inspiration, apart from keeping my journal during a trip to Tunisia last month.
So, i took a deep breath, and started an evening course last week, on writing stories and novels. keeping my fingers crossed that i will get my creative juices flowing again.
have any of you lovely people out there been distracted by events in your life? would love a bit of encouragement or advice to keep going.
Even now I have times when there is a lack of creativity because I'm dealing with stressful family things. But once things get back on an even track the creativity returns.
Just because you aren't 'writing'everyday, it doesn't mean you aren't doing useful things.
I don't think we realise how much we absorb in these times. Writers become observers in an unconscious way, and I'm sure if you think about it there were incidents and surroundings that you saw and noted on paper and in your brain.
I agree with Carol, there will probably have been incidences which you could use in your writing (and you did keep a journal in Tunisia, so that should have potential ideas). Try not to feel guilty - at least you have joined an evening class and I'm sure you will get back into it again. I haven't got children, but I can still get distracted. I may watch tv instead of writing, or play on that Sims 2 computer game, or chat on the phone to friends. Then I just try and get back into it again. I think it's all normal.
Savour "being a mummy" enjoy and treasure every nuance your offspring develops. Throw out "feeling guilty" it has no purpose and will only confuse your vision.
Parents need memories, especially of their childrens formative years, in order to survive ordeals "the little darlings" test us with in their developing years. Too many parents make the mistake of toiling to provide FOR the family at the detriment of actual time spent WITH the family. Traditionally it was we men but modern life imposes the rigour upon as many women, thus forming of our children's character is missed by so many.
Take advice from us "older" Talkbackers and enjoy this time. Such few years of delay will provide huge quantities of material and inspiration for many years of wordsmithing.
Wallow your indulgence, keep in touch and should there be the occasional salivation of creativity, go with the flow.
i'm lucky that im not working (surviving on hubby's meagre earnings)so therefore i think i should have more time to write. but am too distracted watching the delightful 15 month poppy being fascinated with her world and keeping her busy. its great being a mum, and i am storing up the memories.
and yes, the course is good; having a set evening to concentrate on being creative is great. i cant make excuses like i would if i was at home!
and the reason? i found out just after i posted that message, that i am pregnant again! it sent my brain all doolally, and i had a total fog up there for ages, so no wonder i couldnt concentrate to write! plus, i've had anemia, and poppy wasnt sleeping too well. its a wonder i made it to the evening writing classes at all!
so here i am, with 6 weeks to go til new arrival bursts into the world, am on the old iron tabs, lil one just about sleeping through, and i feel i've just come to life again, creativly.
absolutly loved the writing course, in fact did a second term, which has just finished. it really got those creative juices flowing, and being among like-minded people, just like all you lovely talk-backers, helped in bouncing ideas off each other.
i hate the fact its finished now, but my workbook is stuffed to overflowing with half-finished stories, ideas, characters etc, and a few finished pieces too.
its a pity i wont be able to do much writing after end of may.
am keeping up my journal, full of poppy observations, and all sorts of ideas that pop into ones head at odd times.
am looking forward (with slight trepidation at the thought of two under 2, it has to be said) to new arrival.
meantime poppy is keeping me entertained. she proudly showed off her new word around the supermarket this morning, loudly proclaiming bu**@r to other shoppers. needless to say, i got out of there as quick as i could! (after trying not to snigger out loud!)
Just had to conjure a different version of child development for your research.
Congratulations, now you may look forward to twin perambulators, double trouble and triple the washing. No that is not a mistake, when our two (twelve and a half months apart) attained certain stages of development they goaded/encouraged each other's prowess to cause chaos.
Now with another generation born, I am able to indulge that wonderful spectator sport of Grandfather and watch my children learning to cope with antics of their own offspring.
Sorry Betsie, don't mean to rub it in but little grandchildren are soo cuddly. I know it is a shortlived episode of life's multi-coloured tapestry.
Good luck.
How long before Mummymorts recovers composure sufficient to remember we are all awaiting opportunity to share her latest news?