Blogging Hiatus

I've been absent for quite some time and decided I should post an update.

My family has had a challenging 6 months for many personal reasons I don't wish to share on the internet. I haven't had time for blogging because my focus has been on my family. Any time I've had for writing has been spent on my stories for children, which is the writing that is most important to me.

To help keep me focused, I participated in the Start the Year off Write challenge which provided daily writing prompts for 21 days. I'm also signed up for Julie Hedlund's 12x12 Picture Book Challenge which is pushing me to write 12 picture book manuscripts in 12 months. I will also revise and submit as many manuscripts as I can during that time. And yes, I'm still plugging away at that YA novel I mentioned once or twice.

Part of what kept me from blogging an update was the feeling that I should set a new schedule and stick to it. The problem is, I just don't know what schedule I can manage. So for now, I'll leave this post here to keep readers informed and I'll return to blogging when it feels manageable.

Blogging Hiatus

I'll be taking a blogging break until January 2, 2013 when I'll return with a Wordless Wednesday post.

Blogging about fun things to do with your kids hasn't felt right since the news about the tragedy in Newtown, CT broke last Friday. I know experts say that for most of us, getting back into a normal routine as soon as possible is the best approach. And I've done that with my family. But somehow I'm not ready to do that here. I hope you understand.

I'll use the break to spend time with family and friends, enjoy some time in nature, and read by the fire. 

I hope you hold your loved ones close this season. Find some quiet. Find some peace.