Sarah (my daughter who’s growing up way faster than I would have liked and I can’t seem to do anything about it) declared today that she wants to be a ‘book writer’ when she grows up. Author, I corrected her. She wanted to know what extra she should do or study to become one. I have absolutely no qualms in admitting that I was feeling so puffed up with pride (though I did not show it) that my young daughter was so serious in this regard. A writer. What could be better? Creativity at its best.
So here’s what we did as a first step in that direction. We walked to the neighborhood store and bought her two brand new notebooks (a little fancy ones, with hard covers). My first and foremost suggestion to her was to start writing right away – a diary entry a day, about anything that may catch her fancy. It could be about her next-door neighbor pal whom she likes/dislikes and why; it could be a TV show that she enjoys watching; it could even be what she ate for dinner and the family talks on the dining table. The key was to start writing every single day without fail, to make this a habit. She readily agreed and is already penning down her first entry, the tip of her tongue sticking out (this happens when concentration is at its very peak).
And you know what? I’m starting a diary too from today, inspired by daughter dearest. Who knows, one fine day we might just come out with a published copy of Mum & Daughter Chronicles!
And you know what? I’m starting a diary too from today, inspired by daughter dearest. Who knows, one fine day we might just come out with a published copy of Mum & Daughter Chronicles!
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