Writer's block

I recently had to write an affidavit for a close friend of mine. She's going through a nasty custody battle. Something I hope and pray never happens to me. After I volunteered to do it, I started looking up examples, trying to get ideas on what to write. Each time I sat down to start it, I found myself deleting and rewriting paragraphs. Over, and over again. What the hell??

I've known this woman for 18 years. We use to make play-do hamburgers, and attempted our own salt and vinegar chip with her easy bake oven. We've always been a part of each other's lives, so I know her character. She is a good, patient, loving mother. But yet, I couldn't find the right words. Want to know how long it took me to write? (Y'know, cuz this is such an exciting blog post)

THREE DAYS! Three whole days for a measly four (small) paragraph letter. I did my best to  keep it formal, truthful, believable, and above all else, in her favor for custody. Writing it actually made me nervous. Like, heart palpitations, sweaty palms, short of breath - the whole works. I don't get it. I love writing!! I LOVE HER! She's my oldest, and one of my dearest friends. You'd think my ol' noggin would have typed that out in lightening speed! Nope. Three mother effing days!!

Hanging out with my kids inspires me, stupid cupcakes, my husband doing the dishes - blah, blah, blah. That shit? I can ramble on for forever. Not this. It bothers me at how much energy it took.
Ehh, it is done, and that is all that matters.

So now, I can get back to writing about the REAL important stuff.

For instance, I got to take a trip to the library all by myself today. WAAA-HOOOO!!! (I've never sounded MORE like a Mom!)
Best 45 minutes ever. Pure silence, getting lost in the isles of books and bookish smells. Oh, it was bliss.

More important posts to come : )