A lot is happening at the Polen household over the next few months. It started this past weekend with moving my older son to a different state. He’s accepted another job within his company that required him to move a couple of hours away from where he currently resides, so guess how I spent my Easter weekend? But this is an excellent opportunity for him, and he found a fantastic apartment.
The youngest son is finishing up this college semester in a few weeks, but will then be spending four weeks studying in Austria. A week after he returns, we’ll be moving him into a new apartment for the fall semester. Hubby just hopes the apartment will be on the ground floor (still popping Tylenol from this weekend)!
I signed a contact for my WIP (yes, it’s still titled Book 3, in case you were wondering). My deadline is August 1st – and I’m remaining calm. I’ll get this done.
You guys – this coming weekend. I’m like, stupid excited. Not only is it the local book festival, where I’ll meet author Angie Thomas and many of my favorites, it’s two days of writing classes, panels, and books, books, books! I’ll try to restrain myself, but be prepared for a picture of my book haul next Monday.
And then Saturday at 3pm? Do I really need to tell you where I’ll be? Avengers: Endgame!!!!
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I always dreaded the kiddo’s moves. Good for you for hanging in there. Best wishes on number three. August 1 sounds doable. Have a great week, Teri.
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Luckily, they haven’t had time to accumulate that much stuff, John. The worst thing about this move was the cold, rainy weather. Happy Writing!
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Oooh I hate moving in the rain. But then it always rains when one is moving.
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True – so I can predict now that it will be raining on July 1 when we move the other son.
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Yup. You could go to the middle of the saharah desert and start packing and before you could load the van it would start raining.
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Congrats to your son on his new job and you on signing the Book 3 contract!
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Thanks, Priscilla!
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Sounds like a busy Easter weekend, Teri! Congrats to your son and to you for your new book contract. Exciting! My oldest son is flying out to Cali this week which will likely advance his career, so I’m excited for him but nervous as well. Can’t wait for Endgame! I just hope I don’t hate how everything turns out. 😉
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Congrats to your son also, Jenn! I understand about the nervousness. So excited for Endgame – and it over 3 hours! I probably won’t drink anything several hours before the movie – hate to get up and miss something, lol.
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Thanks, Teri. 😂 I didn’t realize it’s that long! Are guys going to the early showing? I’m going to have to wait until a few days after!
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My oldest son has tickets to the fan event showing on Thursday night, but they don’t offer it at our theater. I’ll be with the youngest son at the Saturday matinee.
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Congratulations to your son on his move and new job, and to you on your book three contract! Also, YAY for Book Fest and End Game… Have fun!
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Thanks, Tori! It’s going to be a fun week – busy, but completely enjoyable.
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Congratulations on your book deal. I finally settled on a title for my WIP. One will come to you eventually.
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Thanks, Craig! That title has three months to make itself known.
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It will. I have faith in you.
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Wow Teri! You are one busy lady! Congrats to both your kids! Lot’s of change eh? I can’t wait for “Book” 3 🙂
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Definitely lots of changes, Shannon – and they all seem to come at once!
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Isn’t that the truth!
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Sounds like a busy weekend but all good. Nice to see the young folks doing well. Congrats on Book 3!!!
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Thanks, Darlene! And you’re right – busy, but for good reasons.
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I am so thrilled for you about your new book, Teri. Congratulations. I am not going to think about your boys moving out because I will have to face that sometime soon and that is a scary thought.
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Thanks, Robbie! I know you’ve heard it before, but time really flies. When the oldest son was 9 years old, hubby said, “Just think about it – it’s already been half the time he’ll live with us.” I nearly smacked him.
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Congrats to your sons on all they have going on. It’s a good thing mom and dad are there to assist with the moves, LOL.
And huge congrats on signing the book deal. Way to go! I know you’ll pull off that deadline!
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Thanks, Mae – and thanks for the vote of confidence!
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You’re so busy, but all in a good way. Wishing your son lots of luck at his new job. I’m sorry he moved away, but it’s not too far.
Congratulations on signing the Book 3 contract. (I’ve decided to capitalize it like a proper title and won’t be at all surprised when that’s what’s on the cover. LOL) Wishing you much success with it. I know you’ll make the deadline.
And heck, yeah, Avengers: Endgame!
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Thanks, Staci! I think he’ll love the new job, and he’s only 1.5 hours further away. It’s an easy drive – all interstate. Avengers – yes! I heard some guy named RDJ will be in it. Know anything about him (lol)?
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RDJ… hmm. Another birthday wish come and gone. And unfulfilled. (They better not kill him off!)
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You sound busy, Teri. Somehow things always seem to ramp up in the spring/summer. Congrats on the contract! You’ll get it done. 🙂 And enjoy Endgame!
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Thanks, Diana! Seems like things always happen at the same time around here. And I’m really looking forward to Endgame.
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