Wow its been nearly a month since I posted anything, time has passed me by and lots has been going on. Connor had his seventh birthday last weekend, which involved bowling, McDonalds and a birthday tea. Hollie's birthday is in ten days time so we are preparing for my little lady to turn four. The picture above is of the two of them as The Doctor and his assistant at a fancy dress party they went to recently. Connor generally does not do dressing up, but he made a cool timelord so we may see this outfit again for the Light party on the 31st (Don't do Halloween!). We have made the most of the better weather and Andy has been teaching Connor to body board in the surf at Polzeath. It was good to finally spend some time on the beach as a family this year.Had real highs and lows for the past few weeks. have been having some really down times and not really knowing the actual why and wherefore of it all. Think it is an accumulation of many things but don't like feeling blue too often.
On the positive side I have been reading and writing much more. I am reading a children's book called The Summerhouse at present which is great, although I am pressing on to finish it as I have INGO by Helen Dunmore to read next and I am anticiapting it being really good.
Writing has been much better this week. After a gentle kickstart by my dear friend last week, I have managed to make some progress on my novel. It is very raw and will need lots of editing, but I am resisting editing too much as I write. I finished the prologue and have completed chapters one and two, making a word count to date of over 5000. I read it to my little timelord tonight, at his request, (although the book is aimed at an older market) and he lifted my heart more than anything or anyone else could when he said, "That was the best story ever Mummy and I am not just saying that because I am your boy!! Can you write the next chapter tonight?" It was a moment to shelve in my heart for any more down times to come. He is writing a story about his chickens at the moment and has asked to read the update to me tomorrow, I wait in anticipation and with great pleasure. I may have influenced my son a bit, but to have a seven year old boy choosing to read and write for pleasure is a joy to my heart.
The picture below is a cornish copper mine and the inspiration for the setting of the two chapters I have written this week. Hope to post more regularly again now.
