I know you write a lot at night. Is this to reduce interuptions?
Pretty much, yes. That, and I have always had trouble with insomnia, so I might as well do something useful if I'm awake anyway <wry g>. I discovered early on that if I was trying to get something important done while being interrupted, I got grouchy, and grouchy doesn't make for a wonderful parent.
I also don't get phone calls (except my sister, when she forgets about the west coast time difference) late at night, unless it's an emergency (which almost never happens); the only distractions are the ones I choose -- like, say, LJ.
I think, when the kids are older, it'll be easier to say "this is writing time"; I know that when they're doing homework, and I work as well, it does work out because we're all working. But I'm lousy at saying "don't interrupt me" -- I realize that that's a me thing, and I admire parents who can set those rules and stick consistently by them.
Because consistency is important, and I know I'm never going to be consistent about that, night is the best time at this stage.
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Date: 2004-11-30 10:49 pm (UTC)Pretty much, yes. That, and I have always had trouble with insomnia, so I might as well do something useful if I'm awake anyway <wry g>. I discovered early on that if I was trying to get something important done while being interrupted, I got grouchy, and grouchy doesn't make for a wonderful parent.
I also don't get phone calls (except my sister, when she forgets about the west coast time difference) late at night, unless it's an emergency (which almost never happens); the only distractions are the ones I choose -- like, say, LJ.
I think, when the kids are older, it'll be easier to say "this is writing time"; I know that when they're doing homework, and I work as well, it does work out because we're all working. But I'm lousy at saying "don't interrupt me" -- I realize that that's a me thing, and I admire parents who can set those rules and stick consistently by them.
Because consistency is important, and I know I'm never going to be consistent about that, night is the best time at this stage.