March 20, 2006

5:41 pm • Filed under: Uncategorized

First I must say how proud I am of my daughter. Yesterday was tough - but she wore (multiple pairs of) underwear all day. When I put her diaper on to wear for sleeping, she literally danced around the living room singing “I love my diaper.” Oh boy.

But today is a brand new day, and she’s done wonderful. One accident in the morning, and that’s it. Successful going in the potty all day (so far). Including a “number two” incident she took upon herself to take care of. I know accidents are bound to happen, but I’m thrilled. And my husband will be thrilled too. This potty training boot camp is tough stuff but the rewards are numerous, let me tell you.

On to the writing life. I’ve decided to implement a self-imposed deadline. I would like to have it finished by April 30th. That’s approximately six weeks, and I know I can do it. Once I come up with a title for the damn thing, I’ll post one of those counting meters I see all over everyone’s blogs. Maybe it’ll inspire me.

Am I the only one who sucks at titles? I’m terrible! Not creative with it whatsoever. Maybe I need to ask the critique partner. . .

1. 
   

   Julie S says:

   March 21, 2006 @ 12:53 pm

   Hi Karen,

   I’m terrible at titles. I don’t know how I can come up with all the stuff I do, but can’t think of a simple, three to five word sentence describing my book. I guess that’s what editors are for!

   Good luck with your deadline!
2. 
   

   Sarah L. Castleberry says:

   March 22, 2006 @ 12:40 pm

   I can say a huge “amen” to wasting time on the internet. I even waste HUGE amounts of time at work…not good. It IS an addiction.

   Feel free to link away to my blog.

   Potty training was the absolute worst - even now I long for the day I’m not called to wipe!

   I’ve decided 10 is my dream age - they can eat by themselves, dress, bathe, potty, and most of all get up by themselves in the morning!!

   Let us know how the timer session goes!
3. 
   

   Karen Erickson says:

   March 22, 2006 @ 4:21 pm

   Glad to know I’m not the only one wasting time on the internet & is terrible at titles. I came up w/ a goofy one but let’s see if it sticks.
4. 
   

   Lis says:

   March 24, 2006 @ 1:35 am

   Hi Karen,

   I’m bad at titles too. Sometimes an idea comes with one, which is great but most of mine come without.

   And yeah, the net’s definitely a time waster. My writers block loves to spend times playing games over on yahoo.

Comment a lot? Register here. Already registered? Login here.

Want your own gravatar? Get one here.

Name (required)

Mail (will not be published) (required)

Website