A Day in the Life of the Griffiths: July 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

By Small and Simple Means....

This is one of those posts that some people might roll their eyes at, but I decided that's okay. Just in case someone out there in cyberspace appreciates this experience, I'm going to blog about it. Some of you know that for the past 7 months I've been working on writing a fiction novel. I finally finished it, 315 pages of it! I had three people read and edit the manuscript, made some changes, and purchased some books on getting published. But the closer it got to time to actually send out query letters, the more I began to doubt myself and my work. Maybe it isn't any good. Maybe I just wasted 7 months of my time. I expressed these feelings of inadequacy to my sister, Laureena, over the phone. As soon as I said the words, Lucy, inexplicably started crying hysterically. I mean, couldn't catch her breath, beyond upset crying. And there was nothing that triggered it! The only other time I remember her doing that was when I told Tom I was thinking about going back to work.

Now I know that technically it's impossible for my 10 month old daughter to understand what I'm saying enough to get upset over it. But I'm telling you, sometimes I think she is so in tune with me, that she knows when I'm about ready to give up. She knew when I was about to give up on staying at home, and she knew when I was about to give up on my dream of being an author. And both times, her tears seemed to say, "Don't quit Mommy, I know you can do it!" In my prayers, I thank God for sending such an angel into my care. I know I'm supposed to be teaching her, but in so many ways, she's teaching me.

Mommy loves you, Lucy!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Wyoming Trip

Every year Tom and I go to visit my parents for the Fourth of July. This year was the first time I didn't have a job to hurry home to, so Lucy and I stayed for the entire week, and Tom came back to get us the next weekend. We had so much fun while we were there! Lucy met her cousin Wyatt for the first time (well, they'd seen eachother before, but never played because Luc was too young) They got along so well; it was adorable!

I also had the opportunity to spend time with my Mom and sisters. Chey is home for the summer, and Reena and Wil actually moved out there, recently. We had a fantastic time!