I guess you could say, like mother, like son. After all, homeschooling means the kids share most of the hours of the day with me. They see me write, hear me talk writing, and sometimes they actually read through things for me.

So it should be no surprise that they show some of the same tendencies themselves. Oldest son could be an author one day. He makes up stories constantly, slipping away to his room to tell them to himself when the spirit moves him. One problem: he hates to actually write. He is only nine, though, so I will give him time. Today he came up with a corker of an idea - a story about rabbits who rule the world, robots, and lots of exciting adventures. Can’t say more, because I do not want to give his story away! If he ever writes it out, I will let you know!

Not to be outdone, youngest son is actually in the process of producing his second novel. The first was entitled “St. John and the Dragon” and was a big hit when read at preschool show-and-tell. He dictated, I obediently wrote, and then he finished up with all original illustrations.

His current project is entitled “Monkeys Who Rule the World”, and so far is a thrilling adventure of a little boy, a group of bad monkeys, and the boy’s brother, who was sadly captured by the monkeys and turned into a half-boy/half-robot named Monk-Bot Boy. Again, he dictates and I write. However, for this project he is collaborating with artist Dad for the illustrations.

Middle child so far is happy to just read and leave the writing to others.

Stay tuned…….