1. Where did your father go to work every day and what did he do?
How did his job affect your family? How did his job affect your work
ethic today?

I really don’t remember much about my dad’s job.  I know he worked on machines, even bank machines, for a while.  I know he drove about 1 hour everyday to and from work and that he didn’t enjoy work.  I guess what I learned from him is that you do what you have to to provide for your family.

2. Do you think your parents are happy with your career choice
today? Why or why not? What do you think your parents WANTED you to be
when you grew up? (Be specific, don’t just say “happy, secure, etc.”
try and list a specific profession, if applicable).

I’m a stay at home mom and my parents are very happy with that choice and the fact that I am able to stay home with the kids.  In my other life I was a legal assistant, which they didn’t approve much as of because it wasn’t in my chosen profession, technology.  I didn’t care for it either, but it paid the bills.  Before then I was a UNIX System Administrator/Web Designer/IT support person, and we were all very happy that choice.

3. Are YOU happy with your chosen profession? (And yes, being a
stay-at-home mom is a profession!). Did you picture yourself doing what
you do today? Why or why not?

I love being a stay at home momma.  I never really wanted to be a stay at home mom, but the moment my son was born, I knew I was meant to be a stay at home mom.  Looking back I don’t know how I ever got anything done when working. 

4. Write the first thing that comes to mind when you read the word: Winter.
Please interpret this prompt any way you wish. FOR EXAMPLE: Tell us
your favorite (worst?) winter story. Do you simply endure winter, or do
you enjoy hibernating? Does winter affect your attitude? How does your
schedule change during the winter months?

Cold!  I grew up in Texas and did not have much experience with cold weather, snow, ice, etc.  My husband and I moved to Maryland and our first winter was an eye opener.  In 2002 Maryland had a blizzard and where we lived in Baltimore got 24 inches of snow.  We were completely unprepared and ended up having to call up some newly acquired friends to come help shovel us out.  We didn’t even have snow shovels.  Luckily we haven’t had anything nearly as bad since, but now my husband and I are prepared for whatever happens.

1. How did your mother spend her day? Did she have a job or do volunteer work outside the home? How did her outside commitments affect your family? How did they affect you?

My mom worked nights so that she could be home with me and my brother. She would be there to get us off to school, sleep during the day, and be there when we got home. She never let it interfere with our lives and would go countless nights with little sleep because we had some night activity. It was a great example for me now as a mom. However I am lucky that at this point of our lives I am able to be stay at home mom.

2. What’s the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever witnessed, live?

This is kinda hard. I remember in 6th grade I once put my shirt on backwards after gym and got teased endlessly about it at lunch.

3. If you could add the number of hours in a day, how many would you add and how would this impact your daily life?

There are too many hours in the day as it is. I would not ever add hours to a day! The day is hard enough without adding to it.

4. If you had to spend one year living alone in a remote cabin (without Internet!), what would you spend your time doing? Elaborate - what would you typical day look like?

Wake up, exercise, read, cook, walk out side, read some more, scrapbook if I had my computer, study the Bible, read some more.

February 4th Questions:

1. As a child, with whom did you have more fun - mom or dad? Why?

With my mom without question. We were and still are two peas in a pod. She went from being my mother to being my best friend as an adult. We have always gotten along. I don’t remember ever having a “I hate my mom” moment as a kid or teenager.

2. When was the last time you purchased flowers for yourself? When was the last time you purchased flowers for someone else? What was the occasion?

I have never purchased flowers for myself. Well, I take that back. I guess I did technology buy flowers for my wedding including my bouquet. I don’t remember the last time I bought flowers for someone else, but it was probably for a funeral.
3. Where is the perfect reading spot for you? Why?

In my cozy bed with the bedroom door shut! No interuptions. No kids asking for things. Just me and my book. Very relaxing.

4. (Other than “say you’re sorry”) Complete this line: Love is never having to … Please explain your answer.

shave my legs! Well not never, but I can’t get away with letting go every now and then. My husband’s facial hair grows pretty quick and he also hates to shave so he completely understands when I choose to forgo shaving for a little stubble on legs.

January 28th Questions:
1. What famous person would you most like to have dinner with (living or dead) and what would you ask him/her?

I would want to have dinner with Audry Niffenegger. She wrote my new favorite book, The Time Traveler’s Wife. I would ask her how she came up the concept for the book.

2. What do you enjoy blogging about the most?

My kiddos - I could go on and on and on about them and never get bored but I might bore others.

3. What is your favorite kind of candy?

Anything with peanut butter and chocolate. Add in caramel, even better.

4. Which sibling or relative are you closest to? What makes you close? Similar interests? Or are you completely opposite?

My brother since he is my only sibling. We are not a lot of like but I think a lot of that is because we have gone so very different life experiences. But we get along great.

1. What is your favorite weekend ritual?

Sleeping in on Saturdays. My husband gets up with the kids and I get an semi-uninterrupted morning in bed. It’s heaven.

2. Do you consider yourself a hopeless romantic or romantically hopeless? Why?

I would love to be considered a hopeless romantic but guess I’m really romantically hopeless. My husband doesn’t have much of a romantic bone in him. I think the last time I got something from him that I didn’t pick out was about 4 years ago.

3. Do you consider yourself a high-maintenance, or a low-maintenance person? Why?

Very low-maintenance. I don’t need nor want much. A place to live, internet access, and food and I’m good.

4. If you could only eat two different types of food - one healthy, one not-so healthy - for the rest of your life, what would they be?

The no so healthy food is easy - peanut butter, chocolate, oatmeal cookies that my grandmother and mom taught me how to make

The one healthy food is hard. I guess it would be water so I could have a something to wash down the cookies with.