Critique group and washed out 4th.
July 5th 2007 14:27
Good morning everyone,
Hope everyone is good today. We had a bbq for July 4th yesterday and I must say that it turned out nice. Unfortunately, I had to actually parent yesterday and I hate doing that. My son refused to eat and I warned him there would be no swimming until he did so. He told me he didn't care and called my bluff. When it was time, I let in his sisters and cousins, but kept him out. He started crying and I felt horrible, but had to keep my word. I kept looking at the ominous dark clouds and prayed that he would give in before it started to pour and I'd have to take everyone out. Thankfully, he caved in and wolfed down that sandwich. At least he got a good hour and a half before we heard thunder and pulled them in. I have a small patio under an overhang before we get to the open pool are. We have a table under there as well. As I was cooking and everyone sat at the table, it came down so hard that I was tempted to build an ark. Just buckets and buckets and it started getting into the patio area. Everyone ran inside, but guess who had to brave it and cook? You got it. Itried to finish as quickly as possible and the burgers wound up being underdone.Had to finish them off inside. At least most of them were good and the hot dogs and chicken were all finished as well. All in all it was fun. However, since it was pouring so badly, they had to cancel the annual fireworks and music show in the park. That is usually the part I like best, but what can you do? My kids were very disappointed. Aftera while, it finally stopped. I saw that my pool was overflowing. At least I don't have to fill it. It actually got sunny in the late afternoon and my son and youngest daughter fell asleep since they were so exhausted. My oldest daughter was up late, so she got to see when people on our block set off firewirks. Normally, I don't approve of that, since I think they're dangerous and I think way too many people get in accidents and let kids around while they do it, but last night I was happy, since my daughter got to see fireworks. We sat on our front walkway and kept a safe distance and watched the sky. It was fun. Hope everyone else enjoyed.
This Saturday is my monthly critique group. I enjoy them, but as I mentioned before, the two women in the group are not fans of fantasy, so it is difficult to get objective advice from them. The real problem is, I haven't read their work yet and that is my responsibility to the group. I have two days and I'd better start today and get it done fast. I can't begin to think of showing up without having done it. It was bad enough that last month they came with detailed notes about my work, while I showed up with a couple of things I jotted down on the chapters they handed me. It was terrible and I was mortified. I'd better make good this time. Anyway, gotta run. I hope everyone has a great day.
Later,
Jonathan
Hope everyone is good today. We had a bbq for July 4th yesterday and I must say that it turned out nice. Unfortunately, I had to actually parent yesterday and I hate doing that. My son refused to eat and I warned him there would be no swimming until he did so. He told me he didn't care and called my bluff. When it was time, I let in his sisters and cousins, but kept him out. He started crying and I felt horrible, but had to keep my word. I kept looking at the ominous dark clouds and prayed that he would give in before it started to pour and I'd have to take everyone out. Thankfully, he caved in and wolfed down that sandwich. At least he got a good hour and a half before we heard thunder and pulled them in. I have a small patio under an overhang before we get to the open pool are. We have a table under there as well. As I was cooking and everyone sat at the table, it came down so hard that I was tempted to build an ark. Just buckets and buckets and it started getting into the patio area. Everyone ran inside, but guess who had to brave it and cook? You got it. Itried to finish as quickly as possible and the burgers wound up being underdone.Had to finish them off inside. At least most of them were good and the hot dogs and chicken were all finished as well. All in all it was fun. However, since it was pouring so badly, they had to cancel the annual fireworks and music show in the park. That is usually the part I like best, but what can you do? My kids were very disappointed. Aftera while, it finally stopped. I saw that my pool was overflowing. At least I don't have to fill it. It actually got sunny in the late afternoon and my son and youngest daughter fell asleep since they were so exhausted. My oldest daughter was up late, so she got to see when people on our block set off firewirks. Normally, I don't approve of that, since I think they're dangerous and I think way too many people get in accidents and let kids around while they do it, but last night I was happy, since my daughter got to see fireworks. We sat on our front walkway and kept a safe distance and watched the sky. It was fun. Hope everyone else enjoyed.
Later,
Jonathan
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Comment by tlcorbin-raginravensview
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hahaha, the role of a house husband-dad is never finished. I know this from limited experience. I've had a gun into my ribcage by a robber that proved less stressful than dealing with fussy kids.
If by fantasy you include tall tale n lies, I would be willing to comment. But is this a proper forum for you?
Nice post.
Raven