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Interruptions
I generally paint when my two children are at school, which gives me most of the day since they're 9 and 13. I don't answer the phone at all unless it's my husband calling or the kids' school. My husband doesn't usually talk more than 2 or 3 minutes when he calls from the office. The school only calls when it's an emergency. I have caller ID so I can see who it is. I still have to go into the other room though, to look at the caller ID.
My biggest challenge is to say 'no' ahead of time when a friend wants to have a long lunch or go and do something. Not to say that I never do that stuff, but it's too easy to spend a whole day piddling away time. I'm even saying 'no' to most volunteer opportunities at school. I've decided I'm a happier person and mom when I can paint during the day. I would rather spend time with my kids after school than in the classroom when there are 20 other kids around.
It would seen I don't interrupt myself enough sometimes. If I'm working on a painting it's very obvious by looking at the state of the house (!), there is usually more take out and the kids come looking for clean clothes! But I've got a very understanding husband, just like Kim.
Joan
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