Even when I don’t get a chance to work on my novel, I still get daily workouts for my storytelling brain. At least I have since Sweetpea has worked out that her dad and I can tell stories anywhere, anytime, and about almost anything at all — including yeowly cats, dozy bears, and muddy pigs (the last being a surefire winner).
Her understanding and appreciation of stories leaps farther ahead every day, and it’s thrilling to see.
The other night, David told her a tale about a mouse and a cat. He really got into the cat side of things, spinning out such a long and complicated rigmarole that he quite forgot that the story was supposed to be about anything else. But when he came to a pause, a gentle voice piped up:
“So what happened to the mousie?”
You can see why we’re getting a workout!
“Sweetpea!” I love that! And she has the makings of an editor.
You know, I’ve been calling her that almost since I knew she was coming. And yes, sometimes she sounds so much like an editor that it makes me laugh.
“Sweetpea!” I love that! And she has the makings of an editor.
You know, I’ve been calling her that almost since I knew she was coming. And yes, sometimes she sounds so much like an editor that it makes me laugh.
Kids are so smart. So, what happened to the mousie? 😉
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Mind? Heavens, no — I’m tickled pink! It’s so nice to see you here. And I love your icon!
Kids are so smart. So, what happened to the mousie? 😉
I hope you don’t mind if I friended you. I’ve been seeing your comments on Jeannine’s and Melodye’s blogs.
Mind? Heavens, no — I’m tickled pink! It’s so nice to see you here. And I love your icon!
Kids are so smart. So, what happened to the mousie? 😉
I hope you don’t mind if I friended you. I’ve been seeing your comments on Jeannine’s and Melodye’s blogs.
This is so neat–how old is Sweetpea?
She is just a little over two, and an utter joy, toddler obstinacy notwithstanding. She really does make me see everything with new eyes.
Two was actually a great age, I thought. Mine didn’t hit the “terrible” twos until about 3.5, and even that wasn’t so bad, just surprising! 🙂 The amount she’ll add to your life AND your writing, you won’t believe!
I’m enjoying two, too! We’ve had our moments (the day when “I don’t like it” arrived, followed within moments by “I don’t want it,” for instance), but I love being able to hear more of what she’s thinking.
This is so neat–how old is Sweetpea?
She is just a little over two, and an utter joy, toddler obstinacy notwithstanding. She really does make me see everything with new eyes.
Two was actually a great age, I thought. Mine didn’t hit the “terrible” twos until about 3.5, and even that wasn’t so bad, just surprising! 🙂 The amount she’ll add to your life AND your writing, you won’t believe!
I’m enjoying two, too! We’ve had our moments (the day when “I don’t like it” arrived, followed within moments by “I don’t want it,” for instance), but I love being able to hear more of what she’s thinking.
omigosh, your precious angel is talking! Of course she is, but I have her sweet little baby image solidly in my mind. She’s growing up! And I love that she is so enamored with story already : )
I remember being so tired I could hardly think and my girls asking for a bedtime story–the kind I made up. Those were their favorites I think, because they got to fill in details for me. And when I was tired–they filled in a lot!
Can you believe it’s been two years? Truly, I’m still marveling that she’s actually here with us. (But then I don’t think that will ever seem less than miraculous to me.)
Love hearing how you invented stories for your own girls — and how they helped out! Right now, we generally only get the initial requests, and very odd they can be sometimes.
omigosh, your precious angel is talking! Of course she is, but I have her sweet little baby image solidly in my mind. She’s growing up! And I love that she is so enamored with story already : )
I remember being so tired I could hardly think and my girls asking for a bedtime story–the kind I made up. Those were their favorites I think, because they got to fill in details for me. And when I was tired–they filled in a lot!
Can you believe it’s been two years? Truly, I’m still marveling that she’s actually here with us. (But then I don’t think that will ever seem less than miraculous to me.)
Love hearing how you invented stories for your own girls — and how they helped out! Right now, we generally only get the initial requests, and very odd they can be sometimes.
omigosh, your precious angel is talking! Of course she is, but I have her sweet little baby image solidly in my mind. She’s growing up! And I love that she is so enamored with story already : )
I remember being so tired I could hardly think and my girls asking for a bedtime story–the kind I made up. Those were their favorites I think, because they got to fill in details for me. And when I was tired–they filled in a lot!
Can you believe it’s been two years? Truly, I’m still marveling that she’s actually here with us. (But then I don’t think that will ever seem less than miraculous to me.)
Love hearing how you invented stories for your own girls — and how they helped out! Right now, we generally only get the initial requests, and very odd they can be sometimes.
I have to admit, I was pretty terrible with those improv stories. Fortunately my daughter was happy with words on the page. I’m impressed!
You might be a little less impressed if you could hear the stories! Mine can be rather rambling, especially if I’m short on sleep.
I have to admit, I was pretty terrible with those improv stories. Fortunately my daughter was happy with words on the page. I’m impressed!
You might be a little less impressed if you could hear the stories! Mine can be rather rambling, especially if I’m short on sleep.
How lovely to read about true oral storytelling, Amy, especially when it’s your dear ones enjoying life together! And a joy also to see that the joint process between teller and listener lives on. Beautiful. Thank you!
Storytelling is built into our very nature, isn’t it? Can’t wait to talk more about stories (written and told) with you soon!
How lovely to read about true oral storytelling, Amy, especially when it’s your dear ones enjoying life together! And a joy also to see that the joint process between teller and listener lives on. Beautiful. Thank you!
Storytelling is built into our very nature, isn’t it? Can’t wait to talk more about stories (written and told) with you soon!
Oh, this brought a lump to my throat.
How lovely 🙂
I love hearing about your girl, too, Cindy. Though just thinking about college stops me in my tracks. It’s a good thing we have many years to go! 🙂
Oh, this brought a lump to my throat.
How lovely 🙂
I love hearing about your girl, too, Cindy. Though just thinking about college stops me in my tracks. It’s a good thing we have many years to go! 🙂
Oh, this brought a lump to my throat.
How lovely 🙂