Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Missing in Action



This is sorta kinda me! I am SERIOUSLY over-extended. With writing and kids and school visits/other book events and home improvements. Yikes!

But I did want to let you know how much I've missed you all. It's lonely being this busy. I miss visiting all your blogs. I miss blogging.

Yes, we will have The Book Review Club next Wed., May 6. Reviewers can expect an email from me on Thursday (the day after tomorrow).

A quick update:

The book (I So Don't Do Makeup) is shaping up nicely. No word on the cover yet.

The home improvements are going well. I'll have some before and after shots to post soon.

The kids are doing fine. Child #3 has SEVEN water polo games this weekend! Child #2 has a swim meet. Child #1 is saving up for new music equipment. Child #4 scratched a message into our BRAND NEW cement. This is it (spelling uncorrected):
Child #4 is way cutter than Child #3!


And here's something I learned today about teens. How do your get a 15 year old son to say "I love you?"

Text him at lunch from his high school parking lot saying you have a surprise. It's a roast beef + lettuce + tomatoes + chipotle sauce Subway, Doritos and a medium coke! (I love you back, Child #2!)


I probably won't blog again until The Book Review Club next Wed. Be good. Be well. See you then!

xo

p.s. If I get any free time, I'll spend it visiting blogs, not blogging myself. That's how much I miss you!

37 comments:

  1. Kristina P.April 28, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I feel bloggy burned out a bit too!

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  2. kayerjApril 28, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    whew!

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  3. That Janie GirlApril 29, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    I'm glad you're still blogging. I've had to back off, as well, due to time committments.

    I'll be here when you return!

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  4. Vodka MomApril 29, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    brilliant idea for the lunch surprise!!!

    good luck getting your work done......

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  5. LauraApril 29, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    A) your book is on my list of must reads this summer.
    B) Let's talk if you ever come to the DC area.
    I would love to book an appearance at my school
    Is that so presumptuous?

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  6. BethApril 29, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    When “real” life gets so frantic and busy, that’s when you realize what a luxury blogging is.
    Stay sane!

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  7. Sarah LaurenceApril 29, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    Barrie, my head is spinning just reading this post. I’m busy trying to finish my MS draft too so my posts will be shorter in May. Good luck getting everything finished, and thanks for hosting our book review club in the midst of all this. You are missed!

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  8. UnknownApril 29, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    I must have missed it. Why aren't you visiting my blog?

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  9. Sarah LaurensonApril 29, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Wow! Sounds hurried. That comes across really well in this blog post. Love your writing.

    I think I need at least another 10 hours in every day.

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  10. UnknownApril 29, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    It's not easy being popular is it??? LOL

    Actually, I know you are busy and hectic right now, and are probably thinking you need a break, but really, isn't it great? I mean, I read a lot of writer's blogs' and you are in place where most wish they could be. Very exciting to know someone who has "made it" and will continue to make it.

    And yes, can't wait to see before and after pictures!!!!!! Now, take a break and get a manicure or something!

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  11. UnknownApril 29, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    Okay, this is the third time today I have posted on someone's blog and it didn't show up.

    I know you are busy and everything is hectic, but don't you just love it? YOU MADE IT! You are a published book writer and now you are busy (although that many games on one day? Are they crazy?).

    But you have to take a break once in a while. Get a manicure or something!

    And I can't wait to see before and after pictures of your house. I just love that kind of stuff.

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  12. LauraApril 29, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    So much going on! Hang in there!

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  13. PJ HooverApril 29, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Miss you too!

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  14. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    i understand crazy busy! :) make sure to take some time for yourself though--it helps keeps you sane for the other stuff! :)

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  15. Marilyn BrantApril 29, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Oh, crazy-busy...we've all been there. Heck, I'm still there (I feel like I'll NEVER finish drafting this new book :). But I just wanted to pop in to say "Hi." LOVE the sub sandwich idea! I think my son would love that, too...
    Good luck with everything!!

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  16. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Ah, that is so sweet. Love the part about Child #2 and the surprise lunch - wish you had been my mom. :)

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  17. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    So it's true, the way to a young man's heart is through his stomach:)

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  18. Charles GramlichApril 29, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I sure understand busy at the moment

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  19. UnknownApril 29, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Just checked my Google Reader: had 200+ posts to catch up on!!! :(

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  20. SarakasticApril 29, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Blogging misses you too!

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  21. WunderwomanApril 29, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Wow, you're getting busy and I'll be getting a break after next week. And, I will have a book to review, how sweet is that? I'll be waiting for you to come back.

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  22. Keri MikulskiApril 30, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Miss you too! Busy is good! :)

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  23. Stacy NyikosApril 30, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Keep writing! I'm sending you lots and lots of inspiring thoughts!!

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  24. Gabriele GoldstoneApril 30, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    You might be busy, but you're still funny!
    Take care ...

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  25. laughingwolfApril 30, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    miss you too, barrie, but rl likes to interfere with cyber life ;) lol

    hope all goes well for you :)

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  26. LaurenApril 30, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    We miss you! I went through the same thing where I had to drop off for a bit...and I don't even have kids! I imagine rl is pretty hectic right now. We'll all be here when you get back :)

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  27. Alyssa GoodnightApril 30, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I'll have to remember the way to get an 'I love you'...You might have gotten one from me if you'd showed up for lunch at my house with that combo. :)

    See you next Wednesday!

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  28. Linda McLaughlinApril 30, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Keep writing, Barrie. We miss you, but the book is so much more important. I'll try not to miss book club this month.

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  29. Gary Dobbs/Jack MartinMay 1, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    Life often gets in the way of things.

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  30. BeeMay 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    I can't imagine how you get anything done . . . much less blogging! (SEVEN water polo matches?)

    Best of luck with that schedule, Barrie!

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  31. MichelleMay 2, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    I love what Child #3 carved into your new cement, how precious! :) Kids say (write) the cuttest things! ;)

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  32. Chris EldinMay 4, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    The picture made me laugh. Your words made me smile. And that sandwich made me hungry...
    :-)

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  33. Barbara MartinMay 5, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Barrie, I understand fully the problems with managing time of job, home and blogging, plus the most important part of finding time to write the manuscripts.

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  34. debraMay 6, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    We are spend so much time juggling, that we should be qualified for the circus. (sometimes it seems like we are in the circus!
    Carry on!

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  35. Ello - Ellen OhMay 6, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Summer wanted me to tell you that she is very happy to hear you are very busy because that means she is getting closer to reading the next book which she wants to remind you that she is very anxiously waiting for. Oh wait - I need to edit. She said she is very VERY anxiously waiting for.

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  36. AngelaMay 14, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Life seems to get that way sometimes.

    Smiles!

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  37. Auckland JobsJune 2, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Life seems to get that way sometimes.
    specially if you have lots of things to remember

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