After reading over last year's start to my manuscript, and inevitably altering some words, the word count stood at 27,674.  I think that's only two words different as I tried to remind myself that I wasn't reading for editing purposes.

As Murphy's Law would have it, I began this challenge ill.  I tried to use this to my advantage though since I don't feel up to running about anyway.  Of course, cold medicine adds it's own challenges.  For one, keeping one's eyes open is kind of a requirement for writing.  I'm currently at 2,015 3,326 words for today, which did not seem to be easily achieved. 

The kids also began their own manuscripts today and are filling the pages of their spiral notebooks faster than I expected.  I plan to check their word count every few days.