I began to get frustrated with the people and events that demanded my time. And I knew this was not fair on my family. So, I modified my goal by widening my definition of writing to include: reading fiction, listening to podcasts about writing, critiquing for my writing groups, attending writing group meetings, and any work related writing for my paid job. By doing this I have made completing a writing related activity everyday, far more achievable. Each little bit I do is an investment in my craft, my knowledge of the publishing industry, and the career I am working towards.
There are times I feel like my approach is much more piecemeal than I would like, and I find myself envious of those I perceive to have more writing time than I do. I remind myself that my children won't always be as young as they are now and by taking time to be with them, I am able to remember what it was like to be a child, I see how different their perspective can be, how things that are mundane to me are new experiences for them. When I take a step back, there is much about my day that is relevant to writing. I am lucky to have four little resources in my immediate environment.
I still struggle with allocating a block of time to sit down and write, but I know that I have embarked on a long journey and as long as I do something small towards my writing goals every day, I will get there.