Happy New Year to all of our readers!
What an exciting time 2009 has turned out to be. Cherie and I have talked to the students of St. Monica's and are awaiting our TV debut on March 30th on Komo 4 News. Although this is a new and unknown experience, we look forward to seeing how the TV world works.
This upcoming interview has prompted me to really sit and think about what I want for 2009. As always I begin as Cherie does by counting all the blessings we have encountered through the writing of the series. I can't believe just three years ago, the idea of Pinky and Peanut was in the beginning phases of writing. Now that 2009 is into its second month, I am beginning to write a list of what I want to accomplish over the next year both professionally and personally.
I think it is important that all of us set goals constantly that our students and the children in our lives see us work toward. Not only are we living life to the fullest, but we are showing our children the importance of being a lifelong learner. Today I embarked on taking a very difficult kickboxing class. Although this may seem small and trivial to some, this was a big accomplishment for someone who was afraid of failing. My children went with me to the gym and heard all about the class after. They saw their mom try something new that was challenging.
What is your goal that can show your children what a lifelong learner is? Is it writing your first children’s book/novel? Is it a 5k run in your town? Will you go back to school for the first time in years? Whatever your goal may be, always strive for something new in your life that will bring a renewed excitement and challenge to your everyday life. Just imagine the seeds of growth you are creating in those little minds.
Happy New Year to all of you. I hope that 2009 brings growth, peace and much happiness.As always one of our biggest blessings come from the support of our readers and their families and friends. Without you, we wouldn't be creating new books or attending fabulous speaking engagements.THANK YOU!!!!!
Be on the lookout for Pinky and Peanut; No Boys Allowed coming to bookstores and online retailers early Fall 2009.
Deena
