So, since this is a new blog, and I haven't gotten around to a real introductory post yet, I figured I would do a tag post. You can learn a bit more about me, and hopefully, you will let me know a little bit about you!
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Nope, at least I don't think so!
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
I know I cried on Wednesday--that was Baby Bean's birthday and I can't believe she is four. I'm pretty sure I cried on Friday, but not in a good way.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Sometimes. It depends upon the pen I'm using and whether I can take my time.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Tofurkey!
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Three--Butter age 13, Bean age 8, and Baby Bean age 4
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I think so. I'm very caring and tend to put others before myself. I like friends who look out for me.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
I wouldn't say a lot, but at times, yes.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Nope
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Not a chance in the world.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Most of the time--unless they are really old and I'm too tired.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Sometimes. It is difficult, but I've gone through some things that I never thought I could and I made it through so far.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Good old fashioned chocolate.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Eyes
15. RED OR PINK?
Pink (and anyone who really knows me knows that this is true!)
16. WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE OUTSIDE?
Sunny and warm--finally!
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DRINK?
Alcoholic--a good dark beer. Non-alcoholic, probably diet Pepsi or diet Dr. Pepper.
18. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Black and pink flip flops
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
A Del Taco egg & cheese burrito.
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The sound of the keyboard.
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Pink
22. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Babies, the smell outside when it rains.
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My DH last night as he called to test out his new cell phone
24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Baseball (Giants), football (49ers), ice skating, and gymnastics.
27. HAIR COLOR?
Dark brown with some reddish highlights and too much gray showing through.
28. EYE COLOR?
Green
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Nope
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Not sure that I have a favorite, love pasta and mexican
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Fell asleep during Leatherheads last night, so Sweet Home Alabama
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Gray and black Giants jersey
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Spring?
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Both
36. CAR OR TRUCK?
Car
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
Just finished The Partner by John Grisham, now going back to Under the Dome by Steven King
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
the word Belkin
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
Tried to watch Leatherheads
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
My kids' laughter and the squeal from Baby Bean when I get home from work.
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles
44. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO TO NEXT?
Home.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Not that I know of.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
San Francisco
**I tag anyone who wants to play along..
If you do play along please let me know so I can read your answers..
My kids, my life, my story . . .
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Happy Birthday, Baby Bean!
Wow, I cannot believe it. My baby girl just turned four less than an hour ago. Where does the time go? All I know is that it is going too fast for this mama's liking and I wish she would just slow down. I really need to start taking more time to spend with her and really just watch her and see life as she does.
It was heartbreaking last night to realize that everything she did she was doing for the last time as a three-year old. She went outside to say goodnight to the moon and stars (but it was raining). This was a ritual that we used to have every night and it has kind of died out. It surprised me that she did it again. But it was the last time as a three-year old.
Normally, the night before the kids birthdays, I hang streamers and a Happy Birthday banner from their door. Last night, I couldn't find the streamers. DH said that Baby Bean wouldn't know the difference, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I would know the difference. So, I went about searching for those darn streamers--with everyone else in the house asleep. I finally found them, out in the garage in the wrapping paper container (don't ask how long it took to find the container). I also got smart this year--instead of individual tape for each streamer, I took out a long piece of packing tape and used that. Wow--how come I didn't learn that trick about ten years ago??? Anyway, I am so glad that I took the time to look and do the streamers. The joy on her face when she came in my room this morning, all excited about her birthday and the streamers was so worth it!
She was NOT, however, happy that I had to go to work today. I'm hoping that I can finish my appearance this afternoon and then head home. While we were going to do dinner at home (mac & cheese, her choice), I think we may go to CEC. She loves that place and since we aren't having a "real" party for her, I'm sure this will help her out!
It was weird that she woke up and came into our room at almost the exact time that I had begun feeling contractions four years ago. 6:30 on a Friday morning. I had no idea that the labor and birth would go so quickly! I was feeling contractions, the doctor came in around 8:00 to break my water and she told me that she thought we would have a baby around lunchtime. Instead, at 9am, I was 7 cm dilated and rolled on my side to relieve some pain in my ribs (her feet). At 9:15, I decided I wanted that epidural after all. At 9:25ish, I was told the epidural was on the way, then when checked, told that I couldn't get it and that baby was coming now. Problem? The doctor was still on the other side of town. She raced over and within minutes of her putting on her gown, we had a baby girl at 9:46am. All 8 lbs and 10 oz of her. It was such an amazing, if fast, labor. And I was so glad that I didn't have the epidural--I was able to shower and walk around. It was heaven.
Happy Birthday to my Baby Bean!
It was heartbreaking last night to realize that everything she did she was doing for the last time as a three-year old. She went outside to say goodnight to the moon and stars (but it was raining). This was a ritual that we used to have every night and it has kind of died out. It surprised me that she did it again. But it was the last time as a three-year old.
Normally, the night before the kids birthdays, I hang streamers and a Happy Birthday banner from their door. Last night, I couldn't find the streamers. DH said that Baby Bean wouldn't know the difference, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I would know the difference. So, I went about searching for those darn streamers--with everyone else in the house asleep. I finally found them, out in the garage in the wrapping paper container (don't ask how long it took to find the container). I also got smart this year--instead of individual tape for each streamer, I took out a long piece of packing tape and used that. Wow--how come I didn't learn that trick about ten years ago??? Anyway, I am so glad that I took the time to look and do the streamers. The joy on her face when she came in my room this morning, all excited about her birthday and the streamers was so worth it!
She was NOT, however, happy that I had to go to work today. I'm hoping that I can finish my appearance this afternoon and then head home. While we were going to do dinner at home (mac & cheese, her choice), I think we may go to CEC. She loves that place and since we aren't having a "real" party for her, I'm sure this will help her out!
It was weird that she woke up and came into our room at almost the exact time that I had begun feeling contractions four years ago. 6:30 on a Friday morning. I had no idea that the labor and birth would go so quickly! I was feeling contractions, the doctor came in around 8:00 to break my water and she told me that she thought we would have a baby around lunchtime. Instead, at 9am, I was 7 cm dilated and rolled on my side to relieve some pain in my ribs (her feet). At 9:15, I decided I wanted that epidural after all. At 9:25ish, I was told the epidural was on the way, then when checked, told that I couldn't get it and that baby was coming now. Problem? The doctor was still on the other side of town. She raced over and within minutes of her putting on her gown, we had a baby girl at 9:46am. All 8 lbs and 10 oz of her. It was such an amazing, if fast, labor. And I was so glad that I didn't have the epidural--I was able to shower and walk around. It was heaven.
Happy Birthday to my Baby Bean!
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