Just because you're a mom doesn't mean you don't have goals!

I've always enjoyed writing. Growing up I would write a variety of poems, plays and short stories. When I was a senior in high school I wrote and directed my very first play entitled, "Till we meet again." I remember feeling overjoyed because the autotorium was packed with paying patrons ready to see the play.

Then while I was in college, I was able to publish my first short story with the Detroit Black Writers Guild. I was even able to participate in a book signing. That was a surreal experience.

As the years progressed, I was still an avid writer. Writing has always been a way for me to express my emotions. I love to be creative and expressive with words, leaving the reader with vivid imagery of what they've just read.

It wasn't until after I gave birth to my first son in 2006 that I published my first novel, "Without Saying a Word." www.outskirtpress.com/AdrianPAjebon

I put a lot of work into that book. Although I was a new mom, I didn't give up on my dream of publishing a book. So after every three hour feeding when the baby would nap, I would be heard tapping away on my computer. Yes I was tired, but I also had a goal. I wanted to be a author.

Then in 2007, my dream became a reality. My book was published. Yeah for me! I was really happy. Was this real? Looking back, how did I do it while caring for a newborn baby?

I stayed focused. I prayed alot.

I was a published author, but I wanted to produce more. But as time went on, I had another bouncing baby boy and my time was now limited.

Could I write another novel even though I now had two children? It was hard, but nothing is impossible.

If you're wondering how I was able to complete my goal, well, I didn't sleep alot to say the least. Boys are very busy, so I could only write when they were sleeping. And I did this for months. Now I'm programmed to sleep only after two or three in the morning.

No, it may not be ideal, but that's my life right now and although I look forward to nap time, I feel accomplished. I feel as though I could conqueror the world. And I can, just let me take a nap first.