25 Random things about me!

I also got this from Facebook...

25 Things

1. Both of my parents are heroes in my eyes.

2. I think it is hilarious to watch my children do things, and then think to myself…I totally would have done/said the same thing if I were in their position!

3. I have a very weird habit of talking out scenarios that could happen if I did or said something. Just a quick example: When the girls ask me where we are going, I will not tell them if it is some where they would rather not go….like clothes shopping. I will wait till about 1 minute before we get there to tell them. The reason for this is because only minutes before we decide to go I have had a conversation in my head going a little something like this:

Daughter: Where are we going?

Me: We are going to get me some new jeans.

Daughter: WHAT? WHY? Do we HAVE to go? Can we not stay at home? Mommy? Mommy? MOMMMMMMY!!! Answer me!!!!!!!!

Me: (pulling my hair out) I am going too far away from the house for you to stay at home, and also because we might find something for you while we are out.

Daughter: I don’t need anything. Seriously Mommy, why can’t we just stay at home?

Me: Because I said so.

Daughter: (now in a seriously crappy mood) YOU ALWAYS SAY THAT!

Me: (wishing I would have waited to tell her until we were closer so that I didn’t have to hear her gripe the whole freaking way to the store)

4. I twirl my hair, and I have 3 different ways of doing so. There’s the bored way, the tired way, and the “I’m processing information” way.

5. I do not like to talk on the phone. I would rather text or email. I am a multi-tasker, and therefore holding a real conversation can be a nuisance.

6. I absolutely must sleep on the side of the bed away from the window.

7. I sleep with 4 strategically placed pillows every night.

8. 2 of my senses are hypersensitive. Hearing and Smelling. Just recently, we went to visit at a friend’s house. I was sitting in the rocker, and out of the blue I smelled super glue. I didn’t say anything, but it was very strong. After a few minutes, I guess I had a pretty bad look on my face…she asked what was the matter. I told her I smelled super glue. Everyone else looked at me like I was crazy, but then she said she had used it way earlier that day. No one else could smell it!

9. I have no regrets, everything no matter if it was good or bad made me who I am today.

10. My toes are constantly cold. They are like little ice cubes. Scotch on the rocks anyone? LOL…eww I know that’s nasty, but I couldn’t help it!

11. Between my crude sense of humor, sarcasm, and extensive vocabulary of profanities, I can sometimes (one could say usually) come across as a bitch.

12. I am a planner. I like routine. Because of the constant randomness in my brain, consistency in my life is a must.

13. I am filling this out, instead of working on a Lit. paper that is due today!

14. I live with constant, chronic back pain that not even the toughest of pain killers will take away.

15. I despise commercials. I TiVo everything so that I do not have to watch live TV.

16. I am majoring in sociology, and love everything about it! I have a knack of thinking outside the “norm” box!

17. I will do things/not do things if I get a “feeling” that I need to. For instance, Morgan used to have ear infections, but she would not complain, run fever, or pull at her ears. Somehow I would know she had an ear infection. Her pediatrician thought I was crazy for bringing her in the first time, until she checked her ears, and said….”OH WOW!!!” From then on, when I said she had one, she never doubted me. She checked her ears, and always in amazement….shook her head and wrote the prescription.

18. I do not wear shoes unless I absolutely have to. (and just to clarify…my toes are like ice cubes even in shoes, so that is not why my toes are cold)

19. I will not wear a coat (no matter how cold it is), unless I know I will be standing outside in the cold for a long period of time.

20. In the morning, my brain is not fully engaged until I have had a diet coke.

21. When I am home, I like it as dark as possible. I could live in a windowless house with no problems.

22. I do not like to use measuring cups. If it requires exact measurements, I will not cook it.

23. I have taken prescription medication to fall asleep for over 6 years.

24. I could play Rock Band all day. (except that my fingers start cramping, and I do have responsibilities)

25. Music is an absolute must in my life. I listen to almost everything. My children are following in my footsteps on this one.

My Mom...by Madilyn and Morgan

Morgan never seizes to amaze me. She is able to hula hoop that thing up to her neck and back down to her waist again! Quite impressive!

Emma and Madilyn mid-pose!

Michelle, Morgan and Phoebe waiting to go on!

Emma and Madilyn waiting to go on!

Above are pictures of the girls at their Talent Show. Madilyn and her friend Emma danced to a song from the High School Musical 3 soundtrack. Madilyn did all of the choreography. Morgan and her friends Michelle and Phoebe hula hooped and jumped rope to a Hannah Montana song!




Ok, I got this off of my Facebook...but I think it's worth sharing!


Cut and paste these questions and ask your kids their answers....it is a RIOT! This is so much fun.Answered by...Madilyn and Morgan

1. What is something mom always says to you?

Mal: No.
Mo: Clean your room.

2. What makes mom happy?

Mal: Massages
Mo: When I do what you tell me to.

3. What makes mom sad?

Mal: Seeing us grow.
Mo: When I’m sad.

4. How does your mom make you laugh?

Mal: Saying funny things.
Mo: Tickling me.

5. What was your mom like as a child?

Mal: A bully.
Mo: Funny and smart.

6. How old is your mom?

Mal: 32
Mo: 32

7. How tall is your mom?

Mal: 5’7’’…I don’t know.
Mo: I have no idea.

8. What is her favorite thing to do?

Mal: Shop at Old Navy.
Mo: Play with us.

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?

Mal: Catch up on all of her shows.
Mo: Sit

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?

Mal: Making a parenting book. (WOW!!!!)
Mo: Singing.

11. What is your mom not very good at?

Mal: Picking me out clothes.
Mo: Ice Skating.

12. What does your mom do for a job?

Mal: Teach
Mo: Teach

13.What is your mom's favorite food?

Mal: Ziti
Mo: Edamame

14.What makes you proud of your mom?

Mal: Everything…like cooking, and when she comes up with ideas.
Mo: That she takes care of us and secures us.

15. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?

Mal: Jerry Mouse, because she always comes up with good ideas.
Mo: Marie from Aristocats, because she’s sweet.

16. What do you and your mom do together?

Mal: Talk
Mo: Shopping.

17. How are you and your mom the same?

Mal: We are both oldest siblings.
Mo: Both have brown hair and curly hair.

18. How are you and your mom different?

Mal: She has a brother, I don’t have one.
Mo: She’s older than me and I’m younger than her.

19. What does mommy do to show you she loves you?

Mal: Tells us.
Mo: Cares for us.