Being a Woman can be Tiring

I always thought that most women were superwomen, especially poor Third World women, who have very little in the way of modern conveniences . We juggle so many things, but now that I am a mother I know that women are special beings. It is hard work taking care of a family, (washing, cooking, doing laundry...), taking care of a baby, working out, writing and working from home, and the list goes on. How do we do it? Better yet, how did women did it all in the past? At least I have a washing machine and a very supportive husband, and yet I am existing on very little sleep. I can not get much done. Yet, my mom for instance did all her housework and took care of nine children. Overall, I'm plain TIRED!!!

Now don't get me wrong...I love my life, but why is it that most, if not all women see parenting through rose tinted glasses. You are full of emotions - love, terror and for some of us a bit of resentment. These little people really do change everything.

Good Things Do Happen

First off let me say that I am a christian and know that God prepares us to deal with situation that we face, but being human, I get discouraged when things go wrong sometimes. Just recently I was stressing about a number of situations and yet, day by day the solution comes. Just last night I got a telephone call at minutes to eleven that solved the entire problem. Now, why was I so worried...oh ye of little faith.

I have almost completed editing and selecting the stories to be included in the anthology I am compiling...oh to find a publisher. Will someone please come knocking at my door.

Today wasn't so bad even though I had to leave my men and go to work. It was great seeing them in the evening and my son just couldn't stop looking at mommy (that's me) and smiling. Is there anything sweeter than to see the toothless grin of a baby after a long day at work?

Well that's it folks, I have to go complete a complaint letter I am writing to the Jamaica Public Service Company ( the electricty provider for Jamaica). The bills are getting horrendous and lots of consumers are going ballistic. More anon!!!

An Uneventful Day

Today was a so-so day. Like most Mondays I wish the weekend was just beginning. Why? Becuase my greatest pleasure is being at home with two of my favourite men, my husband and my son. How sad I felt when I had to say 'goodbye' for the day since I had to work away from home for the next couple of months.

Thankfully the six hours moved along quickly and I was reunited with the loves of my life. Just seeing that big toothless grin when I entered the vehicle and held my son was enough to put the sunshine back in my day.

For the rest of the evening I am all about spendingtime being there with my family, no editing or writing. The only other activity will be reading. I must read each day...it's an important part of each day. A writer who does not read is like a fish without water.

Another Late Start

Can you tell that I'm new to this blogging thing? Yep, the story of my life...late for everything. I got married in my thirties, took the chance and gave up a great job to do my own thing and even have a baby at an age where the children of most of my peers are in high school and even college. My little miracle is now 4 months old.

It is for this reason why I know that I am the right person to pen a book about Late Bloomers. My book is almost completed and is in the editing stage. I plan to complete editing the manuscript this month and start searching for a publisher in January 2005. I believe that this book will be an inspiration for other late bloomers.

I truly believe that late bloomers are courageous people who are not afraid to take chances and face change. Change after all is a natural part of life so why not face it head-on...not recklessly, but with purpose.