Friday, May 15, 2009

My life as a children's book

Something that you may have not known about me. I would love to write children's books. I don't know if this came about when I was pregnant or when I started working on my Master's in Elementary education, but man how fun would that be. And with a toddler in the house, I have and endless supply of inspiration.

Every since Ali could talk, I have been tracking titles that are based on the crazy ideas that she comes up with. I won't list the titles specifically, because one day this dream may come true! But I will say that they include anything from unconventional foods for unconventional meal times, to rationalizations about the world that would seem too simplistic to an experienced adult! Essentially, I want to illustrate her imagination. Of course, someone else would have to do the illustrations, because it won't be me!

Tonight, Ray noticed the hidden title before I did, and called my attention to it! At first, I think that he thought it was a silly fascination, but now he is coming around! It's become a sort of game that we share from time to time!

I am sure that I am hoping that by capturing these years in a series of books, then she will never grow up. That she won't loose the carefree, nonsensical way about her.


That I will forever be able to live with her in Neverland! My ultimate goal is to keep the second star to the right within view regardless of how old either one of us gets!