Sleepless in Rochester

Okay, so I didn't write more of my NaNoWriMo novel Monday evening, but I have a really good excuse.

I spent a busy afternoon with my five-year-old, who decided we had to build walls using empty egg cartons (imagine three dozen egg cartons stacked like bricks). Then, we picked up my older son from school and his friend on the way home.

While my younger son was in his karate lesson, I helped my older son with his homework and made sure his friend studied for his math test.

During the older two boys' class, I entertained the younger one and his karate center friend. IMHO, two hours at a martial arts dojo can be a little much sometimes, especially when you are inhaling ode de smelly feet and sweaty armpits. At least my seven-year-old didn't shut himself in a locker in the boys' locker room this time.

After the kids went to bed, I revised a short story for an educational company that is interested in it, I'm hoping to send back to them soon. So, even though my NaNoWriMo novel has fallen behind in word count, I had a productive day.