Me Too Kids is a collection of stories of the "Me Too Kids" in the world; the hand-me-down kids, middle-children, babies from blended families. The kids who say, "Why aren't there any pictures of me?". We all know them, or are them. So tell me your stories; I'd like to create a coffee table book for the middle children. Who knows, this might even relieve some mother’s guilt if you didn’t complete a baby book for your Me Too Kid. If I use or change your story I will credit you in the publication.
I have a really cute story for you. Let's do this tonight. The manager of a local bookstore was helping me locate a business book & the next thing you know, she's asking..."What do you do?". Well I couldn't wait to tell her so I explained the books I wrote, described the concept & the next thing you know, she's telling me her me too kid story. Thank you Cathy at the CofC bookstore.
Tell me what you think folks.
"I had a lot of pictures for my first daughter, but never got to the the book. When my second one was born, well...she looked so much like the first, I just used some of the first baby's pictures for the second!!"
Write the PLAN OK. We all know its easy to have an idea & wishing it into existence, but the real challenge comes from your actions. Its your plan, objectives, goals, roadmap, whatever it is that you want to call it...write it down. Why am I saying this? Here's why.
I have always been a shoot from the hip kind of a person, never understanding why it would be necessary to write down your goals. So let me tell you a story.
I have an idea. I want to write a book. Well write the book & sell it. Otherwise what will your customers buy? Your thoughts? I don't think so. They need a tangible product to feel good about giving you their hard earned cash. So, give the customer something to take home with them.
Here's a few more tidbits on the writing thing. Don't be afraid to edit it, start over, and delve a little deeper into an area that seems fuzzy. You may surprise yourself. You may latch onto a new area that didn't seem relevant before.
Finally, clearly state your goals & check them off as you accomplish them. This sense of completion will help build your confidence. Bear in mind that even though you may write an elaborate business plan, it must be reviewed yearly, just to keep you on track, re-adjust you goals, and define where you need to go next.
There are many resources to use to write a business plan. Here's one I like from the SBA http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/plan/writeabusinessplan/index.html and of course ENTREPRENEUR magazine http://www.entrepreneur.com/businessplan/index.html
Me too kid story There are so many times when I experience something, I want to blurt out a response, but don't. I suppose its because my mom raised me to be polite, speak when spoken to, and respect your elders. Well I have to admit, most of the time I do follow these rules, but every once in a while I blurt something out. I may catch the person(s) off guard & make them a little surprised. So I'm working on the blurting thing. I do think that this also has something to do with the fact that I am the 4th of 5 children. If you wanted to be heard in my family, you had to talk fast & loud.
To help me overcome this "issue" of mine, I started realizing that when I am recounting a simple story or situation that occurred in my home (I have 2 little girls {8 & 10}, a husband, 2 girl dogs, 2 girl cats & do not forget the occassional turtle, lizard, tree frog, crawfish, palmetto bug (more on those at a later time)) the truth is, I recall that the story was WAY funnier in my head. But why don't I/we see that humor when it immediately happens? Who knows. But rest assured I like this new dimension of mine.
Let me give you a quick example & maybe some of you can share a thing or too here.
My daughter (10 year old) was with me doing some random errands. We of course had the dogs because well because they're Sallie & Suzie & like most dogs - they really enjoy that wind in their face & tongue hanging 2 miles back behind the car. It so happened that at the store we were at there were also some turkey vultures (no really) & ducks & what I think some new baby duckling-vultures. Cute now, but we'll see. Anyway, my daughter decides to take Sallie & Suzie with her to look at them; against my advice. Well needless to say, she was towed by the dogs, on her backend in a sled-like position sans the sled & sans snow. The dumb ducks stood & watched & soon feathers were everywhere. Its the classic "slip on the banna" spill. Of course, I went to help but not without giggling.
The replay of this in my head is too funny, and I didn't blurt anything out :)
I am a mom of 2 beautiful little girls, divorced, inspired to create a business because of my children. I create memories; with a giggle. I manage the house, the kids, the schoolwork & work fulltime too (just like most moms). I juggle it all because when I reach someone who "gets" my book & me, its all worth it. So good ahead, tell me your "Me Too Kid" story. Please include your email so I can contact you and send you a free gift.
