I keep losing track of time. As in, I blink and look up and it’s been two weeks since I posted a blog here. Oops. I don’t mean for so much time to pass between posts but between Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and writing, plus family, sports, etc, well, you can see why it gets away from me sometimes.

I took the weekend off of writing because of the gorgeous weather. I spent the last couple days digging in the dirt and pulling weeds, (Oh, help me, there are so many weeds!), scrubbing down outside furniture etc. I hope to be able to sit on our deck and work very shortly. Maybe tomorrow?

The sunshine and outside work made me appreciate the fact that I’ve been nose to the grindstone for so long that it felt good to not be sitting behind a desk. Sometimes you have to take a break.

So what have I been working on? I’m currently revising a project that is coming to life more and more each day, with each scene. And if you’d like a visual of the project so far, check out www.pinterest.com (no, you do not have to be a member to see things/only to pin) and do a search for me. Once you find me (Kay Stockham) look at my boards and click on the one titled Blind Man’s Bluff – coming 2012. I’ve pinned some character photos using celebs, some fantastically fun doggie pics, and a few setting type photos. I’ve never been one to collage a book because of the hassle of paper and glue and finding the darn pics but Pinterest has made it soooo easy. And fun. So if you want a sneak peek at my current WIP, there ya go.

I’m presently camped out on the couch after a days’ work and a shower. My pjs were calling me. Oh! Before I forget, also check out www.lucymonroe.com for her Fitness Challenge! I’m taking part as a sponsor but if they need another team captain I might do that as well. Whatever keeps me honest about those carbs/calories, right?

How’s this beautiful Sunday been for you?

Kay

I recently became an auntie again, and on Friday I was finally able to meet my new niece in person. With a little round face, bow mouth, and big beautiful eyes, I was sucked right into that hold/rock/baby-hog thing we so often do when the little bundles are around. And am I the only one totally entranced by that clean baby smell? Ahhhh…

Everyone, meet baby So-so. LOL Her name is actually Sophia but her older sister can’t manage the entire name and simply calls her So-so. As such, the baby was nicknamed before she was born and I have a feeling it’s going to stick. (Hopefully no one will tell her of the negative connotation of “Eh, so-so.” anytime in the near future.LOL)

But it also got me thinking… (Scary, huh?) What are some of your favorite names? If you have kids, or pets, would you REname them if the opportunity arose? Since you’ve had enough time to get to know their personalities, quirks, likes and dislikes?

I love both my children’s names but every now and again I hear a name and think, OH, I LIKE THAT. Good thing I’m a writer. I can use the names for my characters. But, seriously, would you redo–and if so, what?

Kay

Our Yorkie was in desperate need of a trim and because of my husband’s work schedule and my revision schedule we haven’t had time to take her in for a cut. So, a few days ago I came downstairs to find my husband snipping away–the proof in the pile of dog hair beside him. LOL

Well, let’s just say the dh will never get a job as a pet groomer. LOL And that it’s a good thing the dog is a house dog because she certainly can’t show herself in public at the moment. Heee!

Have you ever trimmed your pet and realized later you really should’ve made the time to go to the groomer? Have you ever trimmed your hair or that of a child or friend or spouse and realized–oops?

Kay

We have a new puppy in the Stockham household. Her name is Ella, and she’s a Yorkshire Terrier-Maltese mix. (Ella is the one on the right.) Isn’t she adorable? Could you resist that face?

I couldn’t. And when her owners (family) needed to sell her and her sister for Christmas money for their family, well, hello. It was for a good cause, right?

The one on the left actually wound up being sold to one of my critique partners so our Crit meetings have now become doggie play dates. LOL

But back to my story–I have a theory. There’s a reason God made puppies cute. My take? It’s so you don’t hurt them when they pee and poop on the floor for the umpteenth time after they’ve gone outside and taken care of business there, allowing you to think your carpet and hard wood floors are safe when in reality–it’s only the beginning. :cutedog:

And just so you don’t think Ella is in danger of having her furry little butt tossed out in the snow, she’s not. She’s simply precious and adorable which confirms that God knew what he was doing when he made puppies cute because otherwise no one would tolerate them. LOL

Ella’s given us so many laughs since we got her before Christmas (and, yes, before anyone says it I do realize winter is the WORST time to get and train a puppy. We are at fault–but she is sooooo cute!). She’s the fastest little thing on four paws, she can scramble under a three inch space beneath the couch in 0.2 seconds, nearly do back flips simply by jumping too high trying to get something, and resembles a living, breathing teddy bear. Nope. No danger there. You can’t look at that little face and those little eyes and be mean. It’s impossible. I’ve tried. LOL

Do you have any animal stories to share? Any training tips? My carpet and floors could sure use them!

Kay