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The weekend is almost here! there is added anticipation because my husband is taking our daughter to visit his parents. A whole weekend to myself; what a treat. One of my favorite bands is playing Saturday night. A good time should be had by all who are there! Hopefully I will get to see an old friend or two as well. That is one of the hard parts of being a parent. You have to squeeze your fun in on the time you are given not when it works for everyone. But then i know a lot of moms who rarely get any time to themselves. Their husbands think being a mom is 24/7 and being a Dad is going to work 5 days a week. Of course if you dont stand up for yourself i suppose ultimately the only person to blame is yourself. My husband just told me about an old girlfriend of his who’s married and has kids. Her husband has been out of work for a year but their kids are still in day care. She works full time. I just dont understand that. Why should they be paying for daycare when he’s home? A Dad is just as capable of caring for children as Mom. He will do it differently no doubt but that’s OK. I am just a big believer in Mom’s getting their time to themselves. Its like a mission for me. I love planning girls’ nites out. There is plenty of equal time for my husband to go out too. I have been known to schedule golf outings for him and even beg him to go out with his friends. Generally this happens when all he has talked about all week is work! BORING! This weekend will not be boring that’s for sure! a little riding; training for the tour de cure, a little dancing and a lot of me time!!!

I can’t believe it but my novel is in the hands of an agent! Went to the IWWG big apple workshop and heard some agents speak and then got to go up and pitch my novel. Which I did with shaking hands, quaking knees and a hammering heart! But I did it! Got some support from fellow writers around me which was greatly appreciated. Now its back to the studio to get ready for my first Spring show of the year. Jen’s open house is easy. She is awesome. Jen Pietrow Designs; awesome glass beads. And I am bringing along another writer which I am thrilled to do. Carolyn from Rexford on a spiritual transformation path. She has a wonderful little Guided Journal for teen girls. Its always fun to get another artist out there selling. Buy local!