NaNoWriMo is short for "National Novel Writing Month." This event is held each November. The challenge is to write 50,000 words by the end of the month.
With some trepidation, I have decided to participate in NaNoWriMo this year. At the end of each day, I will update my total word count on the NaNoWriMo website. Once I hit the 50,000 word count, there is a verification process on the website. The prize is ... Ta Da! ... a Winner's Certificate. (The real prize, of course, is a finished novel. It will be subject to much editing, but it's a really good start!)
The event website has a "buddy" section. I have one "buddy" so far -- a friend from college who participated last year. So I'm glad that I have at least one other person to commiserate with. And I'm sure that Mainely Tracy readers will get their fill of how I'm doing.... LOL!
If you're interested in learning more about NaNoWriMo -- or maybe even participating yourself -- check out the website at: http://www.nanowrimo.org/
I start tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
A Weekend Ends
I'm at a loss for today's blog post because I have no new pictures of Eli to share.
I did manage to show photos of him to some of the ladies at church this morning. They all said that he really is one of the cutest babies ever. :)
The word from Matt is that Eli is a night owl. Poor Emily! I guess she got a chance to have a nice nap today. Here's hoping that Eli will soon want to sleep when it's dark outside. Hoping....
In other news: We woke up to a snow-covered landscape, but the storm was over. We never lost our electricity, but some neighboring areas did. We were without cable service for several hours, though. It finally came on during the second half of the Giants game today. Phew! (Although it would have been OK for cable to be out for the late afternoon Patriots game. They played stinky!)
I did manage to show photos of him to some of the ladies at church this morning. They all said that he really is one of the cutest babies ever. :)
The word from Matt is that Eli is a night owl. Poor Emily! I guess she got a chance to have a nice nap today. Here's hoping that Eli will soon want to sleep when it's dark outside. Hoping....
In other news: We woke up to a snow-covered landscape, but the storm was over. We never lost our electricity, but some neighboring areas did. We were without cable service for several hours, though. It finally came on during the second half of the Giants game today. Phew! (Although it would have been OK for cable to be out for the late afternoon Patriots game. They played stinky!)
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Milestones
It's hard to believe, but my eyes do not deceive...
We took advantage of our night in to finish watching Castle, Season 3 on DVD. So now we can start watching the Season 4 episodes that are really clogging up our DVR.
Let's see... the first snow, the completion of Season 3, and one more milestone....
Matt and Emily took Eli home today. :)
IT IS SNOWING RIGHT NOW!The first snowfall of the year on October 29... that's too early as far as I'm concerned. I just read some Facebook comments about the roads being really slippery, so I'm glad that Lew and I were able to stay in tonight.
We took advantage of our night in to finish watching Castle, Season 3 on DVD. So now we can start watching the Season 4 episodes that are really clogging up our DVR.
Let's see... the first snow, the completion of Season 3, and one more milestone....
Matt and Emily took Eli home today. :)
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| Eli's first car ride. |
Friday, October 28, 2011
Photos... by Eli
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| I was less than 2 hours old when Daddy took this picture yesterday. |
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| Grampa, Daddy, and me... three generations of Tibbetts men! This photo was taken yesterday as I met Grampa for the first time. Grampa says that it was love at first sight. |
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| Good Morning.... TGIF! |
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| I share a special moment with Daddy. |
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| Mommy... the first woman I ever loved. |
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Baby :)
Eli Riean
Born today, October 27, 2011, at 3:51 p.m.
8 lb. 10 oz.; 20 1/2 inches long
Mom, Baby, and Dad are doing great!
Born today, October 27, 2011, at 3:51 p.m.
8 lb. 10 oz.; 20 1/2 inches long
Mom, Baby, and Dad are doing great!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Dad 68: Our Last Midwest Week
(The baby watch continues. In the meantime, enjoy Dad's post! - Tracy)
Derf Here!
Back home in Scarborough, Maine from Illinois and Indiana. A great visit was had and a great homecoming to 198 Pine Point Road. (Welcomed by Lew, Tracy, and of course, Pepper, the bestest kitty in captivity.) It is nice to visit and observe family activities, but it is also nice to return home to familiar surroundings. Now must prepare for winter. Bring it on!
Three big events were witnessed in our last Midwest week. We attended "senior night" at the football game. Kelsey was honored (with Joe and Kim) as a member of the cheering squad and as a super-duper head Drum Major for the award-winning Eureka High School Band! This event gave Kaelen and I a chance to use up our excess bubble stuff left over from Chris and Heidi's wedding. Congratulations to Kelsey and family friend Ali for senior night recognition.
Saturday we traveled to University of Illinois at Champaign. Band competition was the day's event. Kelsey's band competed with ten other bands (total of eleven) in their class. They received two trophies, including the overall second place trophy. (Prior to the awards ceremony we had the opportunity to watch the U of I band of 330 performers put on a show. What a great band. One of the best college bands in the country.) This week Eureka will go to Illinois State University in Bloomington for the state championship competition. The winning band at University of Illinois will not be in their class, so we're hoping for a good showing. Good luck to the Hornets!
Sunday morning we went to a local church where Joe's college choir (about 80 voices) performed. One song featured Kaelen and friend Sara in a duet. Well done, ladies! This was the first public performance of the choir and they did a great job in our opinion. A great service.
A brief lunch time -- loaded the R.V. and started for Maine at 1:00 p.m. Central time. Spent Sunday night at a truck stop in the R.V. Left Monday morning after cereal about 8:00 a.m. Drove through until home at about 10:00 p.m. We stopped for snacks a couple times and for gas several more times. Only one incident while traveling on the Mass. Pike. I missed a little doggy and the van that had stopped in the middle of the road with no flashers. Spouse told daughter that I drive like a NASCAR driver. I take that as a compliment. Thanks, Spouse!
Enough said for now.
Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
Derf Here!
Back home in Scarborough, Maine from Illinois and Indiana. A great visit was had and a great homecoming to 198 Pine Point Road. (Welcomed by Lew, Tracy, and of course, Pepper, the bestest kitty in captivity.) It is nice to visit and observe family activities, but it is also nice to return home to familiar surroundings. Now must prepare for winter. Bring it on!
Three big events were witnessed in our last Midwest week. We attended "senior night" at the football game. Kelsey was honored (with Joe and Kim) as a member of the cheering squad and as a super-duper head Drum Major for the award-winning Eureka High School Band! This event gave Kaelen and I a chance to use up our excess bubble stuff left over from Chris and Heidi's wedding. Congratulations to Kelsey and family friend Ali for senior night recognition.
Saturday we traveled to University of Illinois at Champaign. Band competition was the day's event. Kelsey's band competed with ten other bands (total of eleven) in their class. They received two trophies, including the overall second place trophy. (Prior to the awards ceremony we had the opportunity to watch the U of I band of 330 performers put on a show. What a great band. One of the best college bands in the country.) This week Eureka will go to Illinois State University in Bloomington for the state championship competition. The winning band at University of Illinois will not be in their class, so we're hoping for a good showing. Good luck to the Hornets!
Sunday morning we went to a local church where Joe's college choir (about 80 voices) performed. One song featured Kaelen and friend Sara in a duet. Well done, ladies! This was the first public performance of the choir and they did a great job in our opinion. A great service.
A brief lunch time -- loaded the R.V. and started for Maine at 1:00 p.m. Central time. Spent Sunday night at a truck stop in the R.V. Left Monday morning after cereal about 8:00 a.m. Drove through until home at about 10:00 p.m. We stopped for snacks a couple times and for gas several more times. Only one incident while traveling on the Mass. Pike. I missed a little doggy and the van that had stopped in the middle of the road with no flashers. Spouse told daughter that I drive like a NASCAR driver. I take that as a compliment. Thanks, Spouse!
Enough said for now.
Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Still Waiting
I was really hoping to write about the arrival of a new family member today.
But no news yet.
So the baby watch continues.
Or is it really a baby warning?
Consider a tornado watch vs. warning. During a watch, you need to pay attention to the weather authorities -- they'll keep you up do date. During a warning, you usually have to go to the basement!
I'll stick with baby watch for now. It will become a warning when we get the phone call from Matt informing us that they're going to the hospital.
You can call any time, Matt.
Really.
Any time would be good....
But no news yet.
So the baby watch continues.
Or is it really a baby warning?
Consider a tornado watch vs. warning. During a watch, you need to pay attention to the weather authorities -- they'll keep you up do date. During a warning, you usually have to go to the basement!
I'll stick with baby watch for now. It will become a warning when we get the phone call from Matt informing us that they're going to the hospital.
You can call any time, Matt.
Really.
Any time would be good....
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