Yesterday, I was trying to add another chapter to the manuscript I'm working on. Usually, I can do this when my kids are in school, and all is relatively quiet. Now that it's summer, it's a bit more challenging. As I sat down to write, a certain five foot tall individual came into the room with his radio blasting.
"Bubba," I said. "Can you please go somewhere else? I'm trying to write, and I can't do it with music on."
"What if I change the station? I can put classical music on for you."
I shook my head. "No, Bubba. I can't listen to any music. Even classical. It's too distracting."
He parked himself next to me. "What are you writing about?"
"Right now, I'm writing about a tsunami, and it's destroying the town."
He nodded. Then he got up with his radio and left.
Good, I thought. A little peace!
Unfortunately, it was short-lived. Bubba came back with his radio. And it was playing something else.
I listened. "Bubba, what is that?"
He grinned. "The sound of ocean waves. It'll help you write about tsunamis!"
Where did he find the sound of ocean waves? I don't think I've ever heard that station.
ReplyDeleteIt was a CD. I have a couple of those relaxing sounds CDs. I needed them when my kids were little. :)
DeleteHA! My son goes to sleep with a relaxation cd like that.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of ocean waves!
Deletehe is kinda like a pest, isn't he?
ReplyDeleteHaha! At times, he can be. But I love him anyway!
DeleteHow cute. Not many kids would have thought about trying to find a sound to help you write about tsunamis.
ReplyDeleteThat's the way my boy thinks!
DeleteI'm suddenly feeling very short. I'm a couple inches past 5" but because he's still just a kid and I'm almost 22, I feel vertically challenged.
ReplyDeleteHe's catching up to you. And me! ;0) (My daughter has already passed me up by a couple of inches. She's 14 and 5'6".)
DeleteGood one Bubba! He's so clever!
ReplyDeleteYes, he is!
DeleteHis heart's in the right place.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is!
DeleteHe certainly is an adorabe boy, he did have your interest at heart.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
He was just trying to help!
DeleteDid it help? At least it wasn't music.
ReplyDeleteHaha. Right. I didn't think of that. It wasn't music! (No, it didn't really help.) :)
DeleteOh what a delightful lad.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is!
Deletelol at least he was thinking. Not sure where he found the sound of waves though
ReplyDeleteOn a CD. I'm actually surprise he found it. Wouldn't it be funny if a radio station played wave sounds? That would be great!
DeleteThat's one bright boy
ReplyDeleteHe really is! His imagination and creativity really amaze me.
DeleteHe's a card, Sherry. I love Bubba tales.
ReplyDeleteHe's one of the funniest kids I know!
DeleteSmart.. and really quite thoughtful!
ReplyDeletehappy writing :)
I'm amazed by how his mind works!
DeleteThat's so clever of Bubba to bring you that soundtrack for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHe's always thinking.
DeleteYou know, he's very sweet for a pest :)
ReplyDeleteYes, he is! :)
DeleteBabu speaks with reasons every time.
ReplyDeleteHe's so logical, isn't he? :)
DeleteHe really wanted to help you out
ReplyDeleteHe did good. The tsunami chapter is now complete.
DeleteNot sure I'd find this helpful. A friend bought me a tape of 'water music' and all it did was make me want to go to the toilet. Still it thoughtful and sweet of your son.
ReplyDeleteHaha! That's funny! Good thing I hadn't had something to drink before listening to his wave music. :)
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