I’ve recently started a new story. It is about a fairy boy living in the world of people. Just like my other stories, it started with making up bedtime stories for my little girls. So yes, it is a real delight to transport myself in the fairy world. The only problem is that when I’m in the middle of the enchanted forest, a small elf pulls my dress, asking for milk. Than a fairy princess wants another dress because she spilled juice on the one she was already wearing. So every five minutes, someone just as sweet and magical as the beings I’m writing about comes to me asking for something. And the magic slowly fades away while I’m heading to the refrigerator.

It is indeed pretty hard writing with kid. But if you really love to do something, you must find ways to do it, against all odds. That is why I’m now back to the basics: pen and paper. So I bought the biggest notebook I found and now I can write everywhere, without plugs, wires, and the danger of someone wanting to see the favorite cartoon on my laptop.

It is holiday now, so I don’t have to worry about being late for school or ballet classes. And the big, thick notebook has become my best friend. I’m taking it everywhere: at the playground, in the park or when I’m travelling. And late in the night, when it is finally quiet and the girls are long asleep, I can copy my notes on my laptop.  The only problem is that once in a while I search for the SAVE button on my notebook page :)