Here’s a list of what I did yesterday (which I hope will explain why I am so MIA lately):
1. Organize and plan a Samantha’s birthday party for 10 kids
2. Pick up puppy poo 12 times (hubby gets credit too)
3. Sign 10 copies of Writer Mama and prepare for shipping (gift for advance reviewers)
4. Mail 20 flyers to Lauren for upcoming Bellingham/Village Books appearance
5 . Correct 1 awkward phrase in monthly column for the Willamette Writer
6. Correct 6 more awkward sentences while I’m at it
7. Send 33 e-mails, one to 44 friends/colleagues
8. Draft 1 letter from editor for April issue of Writers on the Rise
9. Receive 5 e-mail fan letters for Writer Mama (!!!)
10. Reschedule 1 doctor appointment
11. Reread 1 Amazon review on Writer Mama (wish for 25 more) 
12. Hug 1 daughter, pat 2 puppies, feed 3 cats, feed 2 fish, drive 17 miles for puppy food, kiss 1 husband…you get the idea.
What did you do yesterday? Try it by the numbers…
Hey, Writer Mama,
I’m eagerly awaiting my copy…it’s an extension of WPSS. Good news: I’ve sold two more articles to that regional parenting magazine! Yea! Still plan to send out my class work as well.
Thanks for the encouragement and have a great day!