SWEETHEART TAG
The rules are posted at the beginning.Each person answers questions about their sweethearts.At the end of the post, the person then tags 6 people and posts their names; then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment, letting them know they have been tagged.
What is your husbands name? John
How long have you guys been married? 6 and almost 1/2 years. Has it really been so long?
How long did you date? 5 years. We met in highschool and didn't get married until after I graduated from college. We were engaged for about 2 of those 5 I think.
How old is he? 28 almost 29
Who is taller? John
Who can sing best? We both like to sing...he likes to sing more and has better pitch - so I'll say John
Who is smarter? I don't know! LOL - I'll call it a tie because my pride would suffer otherwise. For the record, I always had better test scores and grades, but then again, he's the one in law school. For the record...John says he has always scored higher verbally and I've always done better in Math.
Who does laundry? Me.
Who pays the bills? We each pay some of them.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? John? Which side is the right - from the head or from the foot?
Who mows the lawn? When we have a lawn it's been John.
Who cooks dinner? Me.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Again I don't know - John's pretty good about this, but I will admit that I was wrong too after an argument. John says him, but that I usually admit I'm wrong in a decent amount of time.
Who kissed who first? Both.
Who wears the pants? Depends on the situation.
I tag:
April
Amy
Kate
Colleen
Majella Mom
Sheila
I love reading these kind of memes. It's fun seeing how different folk's relationships are, and how they still make it work.
Thursday, October 30
Monday, October 27
Keeping Score
Clare and Daddy were playing catch this evening and somehow Clare started keeping score.
Clare: Daddy you have 6 points and I have 7.
Daddy: Oh? You have more points than me.
Clare: If I start having less points, I'll change the rules.
Daddy: How feminine of you.
Clare: Daddy you have 6 points and I have 7.
Daddy: Oh? You have more points than me.
Clare: If I start having less points, I'll change the rules.
Daddy: How feminine of you.
Baby Update
I had my 3rd appointment at the doctor's office today. Yep, I'm about 10 weeks according to the doctor and I've been there 3 times.
Luckily, the baby is beautiful and as far as they can tell very healthy. I had sonogram #3 and could see his/her arms and legs kicking. (I've been going in because I've had quite a bit of spotting which appears to have nothing to do with the baby).
Having been in so often I have already accumulated lots of sonogram pictures. The difference between a 7 week baby, a 8 week baby and a 10 week baby is quite astonishing. You go from seeing a blob that might be a person with a flickering heart, to a person, albeit a funny looking one, with arms, legs and heart all in the right spot.
I can't believe that anyone could mistake a 10 week old unborn baby for anything other than what it is. I feel like they should show pictures of these little people to all teenagers - it brings home exactly how human unborn babies are so early (in case that was in question).
And it is always so amazing for me to see that new little person so safe and secure, and doing so well. I get a thrill every time, even if the moment before my heart has been in my throat, hoping everything is fine.
Luckily, the baby is beautiful and as far as they can tell very healthy. I had sonogram #3 and could see his/her arms and legs kicking. (I've been going in because I've had quite a bit of spotting which appears to have nothing to do with the baby).
Having been in so often I have already accumulated lots of sonogram pictures. The difference between a 7 week baby, a 8 week baby and a 10 week baby is quite astonishing. You go from seeing a blob that might be a person with a flickering heart, to a person, albeit a funny looking one, with arms, legs and heart all in the right spot.
I can't believe that anyone could mistake a 10 week old unborn baby for anything other than what it is. I feel like they should show pictures of these little people to all teenagers - it brings home exactly how human unborn babies are so early (in case that was in question).
And it is always so amazing for me to see that new little person so safe and secure, and doing so well. I get a thrill every time, even if the moment before my heart has been in my throat, hoping everything is fine.
Saturday, October 25
Shorts - 1
So since everyone else seems to be doing it - I'm doing short blips about what's happening here
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Gregory got a hair cut a while back and I never posted a picture of it.
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The guys are gone, but I haven't gotten much cleaning done. Why is it when you're pregnant you have absolutely no energy? - I've been very good at napping and that's about it.
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Last week we picked apples - probably about 10 lbs. They are all gone. I didn't make one pie, the children just devoured them. Clare was eating 4-6 a day.
Well, I thought I had lots of interesting things to say, but the list is rather small, but unless you want lots of boring mundane details. I will spare you.
Maybe I need to keep a blogging notepad...lol! Just until pregnancy brain clears up.
Friday, October 24
Guy's Weekend
John and Gregory drove down to the lake last night. John thought it would give me a break to take the toddler away for a few days - and he is so right.
Don't get me wrong, I love Gregory. He is the sweetest little boy who loves to snuggle and throw balls, and point out anything he gets excited about. But all toddlers are work, they have short attention spans and destructive abilities (like coloring all over the basement with blue crayon).
Daddy and Gregory are going to watch sports and relax. It will be Gregory's first guy's weekend.
Mama and Clare are going to have a great weekend too. At first Clare was a bit jealous of her little brother, but as soon as he went out the door she realized something:
"Mommy, this is like a Clare-Mommy date - we can do everything we can't do with Gregory!"
Bring on the games and books and crafts she never gets to do!
I'm planning on some cleaning since I don't need to be on the watch every moment, and I'll have more energy. Funny how life has changed...now when I get a free moment to myself my first thought is...what can I clean before the kids get back? :)
Don't get me wrong, I love Gregory. He is the sweetest little boy who loves to snuggle and throw balls, and point out anything he gets excited about. But all toddlers are work, they have short attention spans and destructive abilities (like coloring all over the basement with blue crayon).
Daddy and Gregory are going to watch sports and relax. It will be Gregory's first guy's weekend.
Mama and Clare are going to have a great weekend too. At first Clare was a bit jealous of her little brother, but as soon as he went out the door she realized something:
"Mommy, this is like a Clare-Mommy date - we can do everything we can't do with Gregory!"
Bring on the games and books and crafts she never gets to do!
I'm planning on some cleaning since I don't need to be on the watch every moment, and I'll have more energy. Funny how life has changed...now when I get a free moment to myself my first thought is...what can I clean before the kids get back? :)
Friday, October 17
Law School vs. Preschool
John made a startling statement to me the other day.
Clare spends more time in class as a pre-k student than John as a 3rd year law student! As in - she's in school for more days a week (4 vs. 3) and spends more hours in class (16 vs. 10)
I wonder who is learning more?
Now if only we could pay the law school what we pay Clare's school for tuition.
Clare spends more time in class as a pre-k student than John as a 3rd year law student! As in - she's in school for more days a week (4 vs. 3) and spends more hours in class (16 vs. 10)
I wonder who is learning more?
Now if only we could pay the law school what we pay Clare's school for tuition.
Monday, October 13
Face Paint
A little over a week ago, we visited the grandparents and went with them to the annual cancer walk for the Vienna Optimist Club.
Clare loves going because someone paints her face. This year she asked for a butterfly princess - and she sparkled all day long.
Gregory wanted a football (shocker), and ended up with a snake. Snakes are much easier to draw on swirming 22 month olds. He was a little confused by the whole thing.
"Hair Cuts"
Clare's been giving Gregory quite a few "hair cuts" lately. The first time she said this, John and I jumped up and ran to see if Gregory's scalp was intact.
Luckily for Gregory (and for Clare), what she meant was styling Gregory's hair with every clip she could find.
Here's a more detailed shot, and there are more clips on the back of Gregory's head.
I wish I knew how she got Gregory to cooperate with all of the those clips - even how she got him to sit still long enough to put them in.
Luckily for Gregory (and for Clare), what she meant was styling Gregory's hair with every clip she could find.
Here's a more detailed shot, and there are more clips on the back of Gregory's head.
I wish I knew how she got Gregory to cooperate with all of the those clips - even how she got him to sit still long enough to put them in.
A Good Wife
I really enjoyed this article by Elizabeth Foss.
I've been struggling with what makes a good wife when you feel sick, and watch the house deteriorate around you.
I feel like it is gross knowing exactly how long it's been since I've cleaned things well, and I feel bad asking John to help.
So thank you Elizabeth Foss, for letting me know that it is more than just the exterior things.
I've been struggling with what makes a good wife when you feel sick, and watch the house deteriorate around you.
I feel like it is gross knowing exactly how long it's been since I've cleaned things well, and I feel bad asking John to help.
So thank you Elizabeth Foss, for letting me know that it is more than just the exterior things.
Saturday, October 11
A Centrist
Over at Faith and Family Danielle Bean has a political quiz linked to one of her posts. Knowing how deeply my friends are into politics, I couldn't resist. Looks like I am pretty much smack in the middle, with somewhat liberal leanings. Very interesting. I'm curious how my friends score.
HT: Faith and Family
| You are a Social Moderate (50% permissive) and an... Economic Moderate (43% permissive) You are best described as a:
Link: The Politics Test on Ok Cupid Also : The OkCupid Dating Persona Test |
New Baby on the Way
So the number of posts has dramatically decreased, and there seems to be a connection with that and morning sickness.
We are expecting a third bundle of joy in late May, and at the moment I am feeling quite ill. The blog just tends to fall behind my efforts to feed the children, clean my house, and keep from being sick.
Hopefully morning sickness will pass quickly by, and I will be back. If nothing else I will try to find some time to post the many pictures and activities we have been up to. Otherwise you can probably find me lying on my couch watching the children pull out everything around the house. I figure sooner or later they will discover something edible in the kitchen. ;)
We are all very excited about the new baby - Clare keeps asking to kiss my tummy and telling everyone that mommy has a baby in her tummy.
We are expecting a third bundle of joy in late May, and at the moment I am feeling quite ill. The blog just tends to fall behind my efforts to feed the children, clean my house, and keep from being sick.
Hopefully morning sickness will pass quickly by, and I will be back. If nothing else I will try to find some time to post the many pictures and activities we have been up to. Otherwise you can probably find me lying on my couch watching the children pull out everything around the house. I figure sooner or later they will discover something edible in the kitchen. ;)
We are all very excited about the new baby - Clare keeps asking to kiss my tummy and telling everyone that mommy has a baby in her tummy.
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