diff --git a/src/scribe/services/recurrence.py b/src/scribe/services/recurrence.py
index 39b7858..5fed9c7 100644
--- a/src/scribe/services/recurrence.py
+++ b/src/scribe/services/recurrence.py
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ async def spawn_recurring_tasks() -> int:
         base_date = task.due_date or now.date()
         next_due = calculate_next_due(task.recurrence_rule, base_date)
         try:
-            child = await create_note(
+            await create_note(
                 task.user_id,
                 title=task.title,
                 body=task.body or "",