1 files changed, 4 insertions, 2 deletions
diff --git a/model.py b/model.py
index aaead38..38d1ca6 100644
--- a/model.py
+++ b/model.py
@@ -31,9 +31,11 @@ class MindMapModel(gtk.TreeStore):
         self._thoughts_by_id = {}
         self._thoughts = []
 
-    def create_new_thought(self):
-        self.append(None, (self._next_thought_id, '', 0, 0, ''))
+    def create_new_thought(self, name='', x=0, y=0, color=''):
+        thought_id = self._next_thought_id
+        self.append(None, (thought_id, name, x, y, color))
         self._next_thought_id += 1
+        return thought_id
 
     def serialize(self):
         thoughts = []