51 Scripts

Freelance writing on a tight deadline is quite fun!  I do enjoy it, however, my toddler is less than enthused about the process.  I just finished a two week project where I wrote 51 scripts for a children’s music television show.  It was huge! I was writing from 5 am till 10 pm daily.  Straight.  For the record, I finished them all in twelve days.  I’m not saying that I’d take on something quite so huge again in that short of a time span, but it was a great experience.

Poor Jr.  He didn’t like having me so busy. I would stick him in front of one of his movies, and then I’d get to work.  Sometimes he’d cuddle up on my lap and go to sleep while I typed one-handed.  Other times, he’d throw fits to get my attention.  I don’t blame him!  He needed some attention, and mommy was writing script like a madwoman.

Whenever I finish a huge project that keeps me ridiculously busy, I find it hard to relax.  I keep thinking that I need to keep equally busy on another writing project, despite the fact that my brain is fried and my toddler is needing some quality mommy time.   It’s a frustrating “coming down” phase, but once I get over it, slowing down is a pleasure.

So I have spent the weekend giving my family the love they deserve.  Valentine’s day was good timing!  I have other projects lined up (always) but I’m liking the slower pace.

There is time for tickles and cuddles, animal sounds and alphabets.  I love being a mom! Soon enough he’ll be in school and I’ll have six hours of uninterrupted writing time a day.  I’m going to have a good cry when that happens!  No matter how busy I stay with writing and parenting, no matter how sleep deprived I am, I’m loving this stage.  There is nothing like a spontaneous toddler kiss to remind you what’s important.