Yes, I did. The boys were quite creative. I have a strange leprechaun story, a killer jack'o'lantern, and a few others.

Hi Sudha!
I'm so glad you can use the phrase. It works for me every time. Well, that and occasionally stopping to play a game of solitaire to completely blank out any anxiety over lack of story line. That helps too!

I have no idea where that phrase came from. It sort of spilled out.

When stated with enthusiasm, the kiddos excitedly carried on with their stories. It was remarkable.

I wonder how many writers use the "And then what happened?" antidote to writer's block?

There are more than a few psychologists that believe the act of play is a child's work.

I think that children work out a lot of issues while expressing themselves in play, just as writers do in the creation of stories -- writer's play.

I'm glad the post is timely!

Purring is good.

Denise that is adorable and makes a lot of sense. Did you keep any of your children's stories?

Our youngest made a miniature book titled Pru the Very Spoiled Cow that went along with her Beanie Baby cow. She pierced the cow's ears. LOL.

She discovered it many years later. It was a lovely trip down memory lane.

denise