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March 30, 2010 | Filed under: Stuff
So I was very busy plotting out my next novel, which involves a lot of lying on the deck with my eyes closed, the sun gently warming me, the scent of spring drifting over me . . . seriously, this plotting is hard work . . . when I hear squeals from the kids.
Squeals, for those of you without kids, means there is trouble brewing. The louder the squeals, the more trouble they’re likely in. It’s a direct ratio thing.
Anyway, I get up from all that hard plotting and find them squatting in front of a patch of wild flowers in the woods.
“Whatcha doing?” I asked.
“Watching ladybugs have sex,” answered Youngest.
Picture me swallowing my own tongue. “Um—“
“Look, Mom.”
Yep. That’s two ladybugs doing their thang, teaching my kids the facts of life. Turns out you don’t need TV to warp a kid’s mind, you just need a warm, spring day . . .
Posted by Jill @ 1:00 am | Make a Comment
Stacy~ says:
Ah, to think this is the inspiration for your sexy books *g*
Enjoy spring making a much anticipated appearance!
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 3:11 amGail says:
LOL!
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 6:28 amNancy says:
How in the world did you manage to get that picture? You’re stealth.
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 6:29 amJill Shalvis says:
Nancy, if I’m stealth, it’s a geriatric sort of stealth.
Actually it was sheer luck. Those ladybugs were very very busy and not paying attention.
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 6:30 amJennifer M says:
This photo reminds me of the time I took my nephew to the zoo (he was around 3 years old) and the Lion was going after the Tiger. And of course when we got home he proceeded to tell my sister and brother-in-law it was the best time ever because he seen the Lion jumping on the Tiger. Needles to say I had some explaining to do!
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 7:08 amLiza says:
Too funny! Thanks for the laugh.
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 7:10 amlimecello says:
O_o heh. Haahaha – too funny. Instead of the birds and the bees, it’s the ladybugs at your place :X
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 7:28 amAllie says:
I read Instant Temptation in one sitting last night. That is one terrific read!
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 8:11 amJenFS says:
I’m halfway into Get a Clue and loving it! I’m thinking of sneaking in a chapter at work!
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 9:11 amSonyaM says:
And, here I thought it was so nice of those ladybugs to assist you with your inspiration.
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 9:55 amDonna M says:
It is still funny! Glad you find inspiration in the great outdoors!
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 10:11 amStephanie P says:
Haha. Gotta love kids, and their thirst for knowledge. Haha.
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 11:05 amKathryn S. says:
How funny! Reminds me of the time that we took a group of kids to the local zoo and saw two turtles mating. When one of the kids walked up and said, “Look at those two turtles playing leap frog but they sure are making funny noises.” We just nodded and moved them along to the next exhibit.
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 5:48 pmtennismom mary g says:
You could have been at at ranch. You don’t even need to get that close.
Posted on March 30th, 2010 at 7:55 pm