OMG.
I'm not even going to patronize you with "I'm sorry."
I can't believe it's been this long since I've told you ridiculous stories. I'm completely ashamed and I'll gladly go to my room (if it means I get some sleep).
For real, I've missed you all. I think of you often. I may have even had a dream about a few of you. Shhh. When I had bun #2 in the oven, I had no idea just how crazy life would get. Then, even after, I tried to keep up with things, but failed miserably. Because of my hubby's work schedule, I've had to be both parents most of the time and it has literally take up until recently to find my way.
It wasn't that long ago I had
a little A LOT of
help from my friends (you). I was overwhelmed. I've never felt so blessed before and I dreaded the day the blessings would stop. But stop, they did, and I wasn't exactly prepared. The good tidings helped our family catch up on so many things, yet not
everything, and that's where it got hard again. The bills (especially medical) were just too many and with two growing kids? Fuggeddaboudit.
You all know of Baby S's medical problems and the strain it put on our wallets. I still receive bills that haven't been covered by insurance or accepted for any of the financial assistance programs. And that doesn't include my own medical issues since giving birth.
UPDATE: Despite the bills, which I refer to as reminders of how far he's come, Baby S is doing so good. He's off the medicine. He's off the rice in bottles. And he hardly ever spits up or wrenches his back in pain. He finally feels good. Well, he did feel better until he learned how to roll onto his back (stomach sleeper) and we had to roll him back 50x/night. He did figure out how to roll back on his own just as he cut his 1st tooth. One milestone after another here!
But the point is,
NO MORE GI SPECIALISTS, NO MORE MEDS. He's the happiest, sweetest little thing I've ever seen and I'm grateful for his health and presence in our lives. Even his sister likes him which is kind of awesome.
I owe a large part of it to all of your prayers and concern.
He's on a date here.
Anyway, who knew babies could be so effing expensive? Well, technically I did since I already have another one, but still. Diapers, formula, wipes, baby food, shampoo, lotion, toys, clothes, IT'S A LOT. To make ends meet, I've been busy writing and editing for a number of clients, as well as maintaining my job as an assistant editor for Phys.org.
After a bounty of successful transactions, I realized 1) I'm working all the time and still not making enough money and 2) With all the freelance work, why haven't I started my own business yet? So I fixed it. Introducing...
Words Like Candy offers various kinds of creative writing as well as extensive editing + proofreading services. In honor of my website's grand opening and to celebrate my baby's good health, I'm having a little contest. Spread the word. Post my logo on your blog, Tweet about it, FBook it, or simply link to the website. Then, call your mother and tell her about it. And your mailman. Tell him.
I hate when bloggers offer to tally points for various tweets/etc, because I'm too lazy to do all that. So I thought, what better way to celebrate a creative service's opening that to have you actually be creative and use, you know, your writing as a reference.
HOW TO ENTER:
Paste the first paragraph of your ms into the comments below. Because this will be a reader's vote kind of thing, get the word out about it! I will not choose the winners--YOU WILL. You don't have to have a finished ms. You can enter something you're working on and save me for later. The point is, I need clients and referrals and WORK.
Deadline for this is Monday, June 11th at midnight EST. Because it's Baby S's 8-month bday. Yesss.
PRIZES:
(3) Winners will receive full ms line edits with comprehensive notes and critiques.
(3) Winners will receive Words Like Candy tees
Also, the first (10) people who to go to
www.wordslikecandy.com, and hire me, will receive a 20% discount off your first service (limited time offer that will expire). I also offer flexible payment plans and free 5-page sample edits.
Check back Tuesday for more info on the selections + how to vote.
I wish I could give more away but the whole reason I opened
Words Like Candy is to make some cash. And obviously to help some awesome writers become even more awesome.
Entering starts now.<--Gross.
Seriously. Tell me your story.
Candyland+HealthyBabyS. OUT.
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