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Ya'll, it's been 5 years since I started writing The Savvy Surgeon's Wife blog! I cannot believe how the years have flown by. To celebrate, I'm sharing the top 40 most popular Savvy Surgeon's Wife blogs on writing, work, parenthood, travel, and being married to medicine. Dig in, it's going to be a fun one! Writing Writing Quiz: What Percent Writing Genius Are You? A real, imperfect day in the life of a writer: me On The Write Life: 18 Ways to Support an Author (Besides Buying Their Book) On The Write Life: 17 Incredible Possibilities if Writers Ran The World One year after my major career change from full-time mom to full-time writer: reflections and lessons learned For writers: All your writing fears, squashed! Your writing conference checklist: how to make it worth every minute and every penny (takeaways from the 2017 San Francisco Writers Conference) All about writing: writing 'til it hurts Work Boss baby: 22 traits shared by 2-year-olds and bad bosses Business Email Etiquette: 50 Things You Should Never Say in a Work Email The newbie’s guide to optimizing blog SEO in 10 easy steps Writing tips for email: In 30 seconds, this message will self-destruct How to be the perfect employee: 46 tips that may or may not get you fired 100 believable excuses to help you avoid doing practically anything Parenthood Mom Life: Imagine a World Run by Moms 21 Lies Parents Tell Their Kids to Save Their Sanity Parenting: A no-fuss guide to your toddler’s birthday party for Pinterest-fatigued parents 60 fun and unique date ideas for the young at heart Baby/toddler travel guide series: the essentials! 15 Incredible Thanksgiving Hacks that Save Time and Energy Parenting Life: I Can’t Feel Guilty if…(Holiday Edition) Family fun: How to have a less stressful and happier holiday season Cruise with kids: 20 secrets to a successful family cruise with toddlers (baby/toddler travel guide series) Parenting: You know you’re a mom (of young children) when… What we can all learn from an epic 2-year-old tantrum Travel Vacation fun: 44 things you only do when you're on vacation or holiday Baby/toddler travel guide series: what to pack Baby/toddler travel guide series: going international Why travel? 9 reasons I will never stop traveling Cruise with kids: Entertainment strategies that keep the whole family happy (baby/toddler travel guide series) Cruise with kids: Travel tips for cruising with toddlers (baby/toddler travel guide series Your insider Seattle trip planner: lodging (where to stay) and getting around (rental car or no rental car?) An insider’s guide to Seattle’s Pike Place Market Married to Medicine Married to medicine: Letter to a young doctor’s girlfriend How to be the perfect wife: an amateur tells all Physician Family guest blog: Does Match Day dictate your destiny? A surgeon’s wife weighs in Book preview for When Medicine Meets Holy Matrimony: For the love of Danskos Book preview for When Medicine Meets Holy Matrimony: The other shoe Married to medicine: 20 clear signs that you’re married to a doctor What I never expected about Midwest living You may also like these blogs by Megan Sharma:
Pregnancy: When energy and ambition don’t match up (winding down) Writing tips: What I want to blog about vs. what I actually blog about BIG NEWS! I’m self-publishing my memoir in 2018. Here’s why… It's Here! Get My Free E-Book: 100 of Your Toughest Business Emails: Solved on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks and more Book cover design: How I developed a concept for my indie author book cover
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Hello, friends! Dropping a quick note on the blog to let you know that I'm soon to be a second-time mama, and now *officially* on maternity leave. My husband, daughter and I can't wait to welcome our second baby girl into the world. Since I've done this once before, I know that I won't be emerging from my baby bubble for at least 2 months, and I plan to enjoy each and every kiss on those cute little toesies. As an independent author and freelance writer, I am so blessed to be able to set my own schedule and the direction of my creative pursuits. Big plans for new books are in the works for 2019! I promise to keep you posted here and on social media. See you on the other side of motherhood round 2! You may also like these blogs by Megan Sharma:
Pregnancy: When energy and ambition don’t match up (winding down) Mom Life: Imagine a World Run by Moms 21 Lies Parents Tell Their Kids to Save Their Sanity Boss baby: 22 traits shared by 2-year-olds and bad bosses Parenting: A no-fuss guide to your toddler’s birthday party for Pinterest-fatigued parents 60 fun and unique date ideas for the young at heart Baby/toddler travel guide series: the essentials! Writing tips: What I want to blog about vs. what I actually blog about BIG NEWS! I’m self-publishing my memoir in 2018. Here’s why… The newbie’s guide to optimizing blog SEO in 10 easy steps It's Here! Get My Free E-Book: 100 of Your Toughest Business Emails: Solved on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks and more Business Email Etiquette: 50 Things You Should Never Say in a Work Email Writing Quiz: What Percent Writing Genius Are You? Book cover design: How I developed a concept for my indie author book cover A real, imperfect day in the life of a writer: me I’m about as Type A as they come, so this is difficult for me to come to terms with: pregnancy is utterly exhausting, and it’s time for me to start slowing down a bit. In a little less than 10 weeks, I’ll be having my second child. My husband, daughter and I are thrilled to welcome another baby girl into the world in December. Here’s the problem – I’ve been beating myself up internally about all the things I should be doing with my writing and book promotion, on social media, around the house, and in preparation for our growing family, even though it’s physically impossible for me to tackle everything on my to-do list. I’m at the point where it’s an extreme challenge just to put on my own shoes (aside from flip flops, standing up, of course). Heartburn strikes at all hours, regardless of what I’ve eaten. A daily nap is a must. If I get two hours of writing work done on any given day, that’s a major win. I’m now completely useless in the evenings, when I previously tied up loose ends and caught up on whatever I didn’t have time for during the day. But, you know what? I also published a book while pregnant. I suffered through months of debilitating nausea and still managed to complete and publish a freaking book – doing everything but the cover design and professional editing myself. I’ve been interviewed on a podcast, in a local magazine, and for my business email and grammar expertise. And I also managed to care for a three-year-old and a surgeon hubby on top of it all. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished in 2018. Now I’m choosing to shift my own paradigm – altering the expectations I have for myself. The reality is that I have about 2-4 hours of quality energy in my personal tank every day. Rather than moaning and groaning or denying this fact, I am going to start using that time wisely. I will NOT waste energy obsessing over what I should be doing. I will NOT waste energy feeling guilty. Instead, I’m going to enjoy this time that I will never get back: quality 1:1 time with my daughter and husband, and the joys of nesting and preparing for a new baby. Ultimately, this means I’ll be taking an extended break from this blog, as well as social media. I’ll be revving down instead of up so that I can focus on my family and stay sane and healthy. I’ll be recharging my batteries so that I can enter this next exciting phase of life and give it my all. I’ll share this journey with you, my readers, as time and energy allow. In the meantime, I wish you all the best and brightest! If you need me, I'll probably be sleeping (while I can!). You may also like these blogs by Megan Sharma:
Mom Life: Imagine a World Run by Moms 21 Lies Parents Tell Their Kids to Save Their Sanity Boss baby: 22 traits shared by 2-year-olds and bad bosses Parenting: A no-fuss guide to your toddler’s birthday party for Pinterest-fatigued parents 60 fun and unique date ideas for the young at heart Baby/toddler travel guide series: the essentials! Writing tips: What I want to blog about vs. what I actually blog about BIG NEWS! I’m self-publishing my memoir in 2018. Here’s why… The newbie’s guide to optimizing blog SEO in 10 easy steps It's Here! Get My Free E-Book: 100 of Your Toughest Business Emails: Solved on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks and more Business Email Etiquette: 50 Things You Should Never Say in a Work Email Writing Quiz: What Percent Writing Genius Are You? Book cover design: How I developed a concept for my indie author book cover A real, imperfect day in the life of a writer: me This month on The Write Life, a trusted resource for the business and craft of writing, I'm drawing inspiration from real life.
Specifically, on life with a toddler and as a writer, and where the two paths intersect. So, what do toddlers and bad writers have in common? You'll have to read the article to find out. If you're a parent, writer, or both -- this one is not to be missed. Find all of my articles on The Write Life here. You may also like these blogs by Megan Sharma: On The Write Life: 18 Ways to Support an Author (Besides Buying Their Book) On The Write Life: 17 Incredible Possibilities if Writers Ran The World On The Write Life: Get Inspired! 20 Writers to Follow on Twitter Article on The Write Life: Think Like a Journalist to Improve Your Writing (Trench Coat Optional!) How to be the perfect friend: a guide for the ladies Writing tips: What I want to blog about vs. what I actually blog about One year after my major career change from full-time mom to full-time writer: reflections and lessons learned For writers: All your writing fears, squashed! A real, imperfect day in the life of a writer: me Your writing conference checklist: how to make it worth every minute and every penny (takeaways from the 2017 San Francisco Writers Conference) The write stuff: An author’s favorite books and authors Writing tips: Cutting down on word fat and other newsletter best practices All about writing: writing 'til it hurts 
We all know that parents lie, even though sometimes we don’t realize it until we’re fully grown.
In most cases, these lies are innocuous and serve the child’s greater good. Sometimes, though…sometimes a little white lie is the only thing that stands between a parent and exclusive membership to Club Cuckoo Bananas. Might as well own it.
21 Lies Parents Tell Their Kids to Save Their Sanity
1. Santa/God/Jesus/Your Teacher/Preferred Religious or Authority Figure knows exactly what you’re doing It’s like having a nanny cam 24/7—even at school. So, don’t even try it, kid. 2. Sorry, the toy store is closed today And the next day, and the next day, and the next. Until you forget about that ridiculous talking/singing migraine-maker. 3. No, I’m not eating anything Because I already shoved it down my throat before you could catch a glimpse of your precious Doritos 4. If you don’t start behaving, they are going to kick you out of here Even if ‘here’ is literally the hell known as Chuck E. Cheese’s 5. Eat your vegetables or your face will fall off Because green beans have been known to prevent acute face melti-ture
6. Hurry up, I’m going to leave without you!
And take my phantom daughter to daycare. Obviously. 7. You wouldn’t like it, it’s yucky/spicy/gross/only for grownups Mmmmmm, red velvet cheesecake… 8. I am everywhere Yup, I’m like gluten. Good luck trying to get rid of me. 9. My phone is broken/dead/sleeping right now Until you get distracted by something else, that is 10. Mommy and Daddy are also going to bed In several hours. After we catch up on “Designated Survivor”
. 11. I hope your teacher doesn’t find out about this
Although according to lie number one, he/she is always watching you, so there’s that. 12. It’s your bed time! Hop to it! Or 20 minutes before I want you in bed, but let’s not get too caught up in the math 13. My credit card isn’t working, so we can’t buy it Are YOU buying this? Good. 14. I know everything Thanks, Google! 15. Oh no, “Frozen” isn’t loading! Because I didn’t put it in the DVD player. Not today, Elsa! Not today.
16. I can’t understand you when you use your whiny voice
It’s a very specific hearing problem 17. The car won’t start unless you buckle up Pay no attention to that big, red start/stop button next to the steering wheel 18. Let’s just rest our eyes for a bit My grandmother used to use this one on me all the time. It worked! 19. I know when you’re lying But I hope you don’t know when I’m lying 20. I haven’t seen your old ratty toy anywhere Since I threw it in the garbage and prayed you would move on 21. Maybe tomorrow/next time/another time ‘Maybe’ should have been your first clue that this wasn’t going to happen 
Okay, people: what other lies have you told your kids? What did your parents tell you when you were growing up? Leave a comment!
You may also like these blogs by Megan Sharma: Parenting Life: I Can’t Feel Guilty if…(Holiday Edition) Family fun: How to have a less stressful and happier holiday season Mom Life: Imagine a World Run by Moms 60 fun and unique date ideas for the young at heart Parenting: A no-fuss guide to your toddler’s birthday party for Pinterest-fatigued parents Baby/toddler travel guide series: going international Baby/toddler travel guide series: what to pack Baby/toddler travel guide series: the essentials! Boss baby: 22 traits shared by 2-year-olds and bad bosses Vacation fun: 44 things you only do when you're on vacation or holiday Cruise with kids: 20 secrets to a successful family cruise with toddlers (baby/toddler travel guide series) Cruise with kids: Entertainment strategies that keep the whole family happy (baby/toddler travel guide series) Cruise with kids: Travel tips for cruising with toddlers (baby/toddler travel guide series) 
So, what is up with this whole GUILT thing?
Where did it come from? Why is it so hard to shake? Why do I feel the need to write a blog about it to absolve my conscience? I don’t have the answers to these questions. I can only assume that guilt is fundamental and unique to the human experience. I mean, think about it. When a squirrel sees that their neighbor squirrel has just been blessed with a whole tree full of baby squirrels, do you think they feel guilty if they can’t swing by with a homemade acorn pie?
NO. They do not. Because they are squirrels.
The moral of the story: we might be just a tad saner if we aimed to live life more like the squirrels, and delete ‘should’ from our vocabulary. Here we go. Here’s my attempt to shake off some of that guilt. Join me, won’t you? As a parent and an ordinary human being, I can’t feel guilty if… 
It’s not homemade
I don’t make an appearance at the gym Our laundry seems to spontaneously multiply The best I can do is take-n-bake pizza I spend two hours getting my hair done every eight weeks
Facebook reminded me it was your birthday today. I can’t remember everyone’s birthday without a little help.
I take a nap instead of picking through my basement for Goodwill donations I ‘accidentally’ eat six Reese’s peanut butter cups and four Kit Kat bars in rapid succession I order Thanksgiving dinner from the local grocery store We moved in 2.5 years ago and still aren’t 100% unpacked 
I didn’t participate in the school potluck, because it was inconvenient, and I just didn’t feel like it
I save too many useless receipts I go a little nuts at TJ Maxx…on the regular I resort to a movie to keep my toddler busy If (when) I don’t have a perfect body
I’m a month behind on pedicures
I post photos on Facebook immediately or months later, and nothing in between The meal delivery service meals sit in the refrigerator untouched, alongside takeout leftovers, because it’s been that kind of week I show up an hour late to the party. Okay, I do feel a bit guilty, but my kid was napping.
SPILL IT! What are you no longer going to feel guilty about? Leave a comment!
You may also like these blogs by Megan Sharma:
15 Incredible Thanksgiving Hacks that Save Time and Energy Boss baby: 22 traits shared by 2-year-olds and bad bosses Vacation fun: 44 things you only do when you're on vacation or holiday Family fun: How to have a less stressful and happier holiday season Mom Life: Imagine a World Run by Moms 60 fun and unique date ideas for the young at heart Parenting: A no-fuss guide to your toddler’s birthday party for Pinterest-fatigued parents How to be the perfect friend: a guide for the ladies One year after my major career change from full-time mom to full-time writer: reflections and lessons learned 100 believable excuses to help you avoid doing practically anything Parenting: You know you’re a mom (of young children) when… Baby/toddler travel guide series: going international Baby/toddler travel guide series: what to pack Baby/toddler travel guide series: the essentials! Cruise with kids: 20 secrets to a successful family cruise with toddlers (baby/toddler travel guide series) 
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