I'm glad to see you writing regularly again. I really resonate with the idea that if you're going to do something, you really have to be it. I quit smoking many years ago only by becoming a non-smoker, not a smoker trying to quit. Similarly, you get yourself writing because you are a writer and a writer writes. To quote Annie Dillard, a painter loves the smell of the paint. It's not a hat we wear saying "writer, painter, etc." but a way of life that naturally produces the art.

Smart move on the 3 day workweek!

Your daughter is so adorable. Thanks for sharing the pic.