Well, I posted this on Facebook but thought I'd add it here, too. ENJOY!
1. I am doing this to see if I can actually come up with 25 things!
2. I never, ever skipped a full day of school. Periods (like biology in 10th grade), yes, but not the full day.
3. I wish I had been a little more together in high school. I regret how immature I was at times.
4. I played softball from 3rd - 6th grades and my dad was my coach.
5. I once sang backup for an Elvis impersonator.
6. I am a TV addict! Favorite shows: 24, Greys (until this season), Friday Night Lights, Brothers & Sisters, and TV news shows like Dateline & 20/20, which my husband thinks I need to stop watching.
7. My mom worked, and my dad was my babysitter during the day for the first 4 years of my life.
8. My favorite nail polish color: "You're A Pisa Work" by OPI.
9. Best trip ever: Joe took me to the Golden Globe awards for our 10th anniversary! We stayed at the Beverly Hilton and saw all the stars walk the red carpet! Unbelievable!
10. If I could spend the day with one person, it would be my sister. She's the best! :)
11. I hate to cook and feed my kids frozen food, takeout, or anything out of a can that can be microwaved. Sometimes they get fresh fruit. Mother of the year.
12. I believe that, despite the chaos I sometimes feel, God is still on His throne! :)
13. LaFon Bailey gives me the best highlights and haircuts! I love her!!
14. Nothing is more important to me than my sweet family - Joe, Ross, Chloe & Emmy bring me more joy (and, at times, frustration and angst) than I thought possible!
15. One of my best memories of growing up on Buckeye Lane is Pizza Inn on Friday nights followed by neighborhood hide-and-seek with all the kids while the parents sat in the Armstrong's driveway.
16. My first concert was Duran Duran in 8th grade. I was in love with Simon LeBon!
17. I had an enormous crush on Jon, the blonde guy from CHiPS! Cheryl Armstrong & I used to pretend we were married to Ponch & Jon!
18. Large Diet Coke with extra ice from the Sonic at Legacy & Lebanon makes me very, very happy. My need to stop there in the morning often makes my children late for school!!
19. I hate clutter.
20. I love snow days (even though it leads to the thing I hate in #19).
21. We are moving to Connecticut this summer, and I am looking forward to more of #20!
22. My sister & I once peeked at my Christmas presents at the infamous house on Buckeye Lane. They were hidden in my parents' bathroom in the cabinets above the sink. In the process, we managed to break off a tile from the sink and had to make a mad dash to Perry's Office supply for some Super Glue, using the change we "borrowed" from my dad's dresser. I don't think my parents ever found out!
23. If I could interview one person, it would be Steven Speilberg. Can you imagine what that would be like?
24. I wish I knew where Shari Fox was & what she is up to!
25. I had my first kiss at a party in Houston while visiting my cousin, Peggy. It was at a girl named Christy's house, and the lucky guy was Adrian! :)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
In My Place!
I hit new parenting low today. Here is the replay of that conversation:
Mom: Emmy, what would you like to drink with your dinner?
Emmy: (no response)
Mom: Emmy, did you hear me?
Emmy: Yes, mommy, but my name is “Your Highness.”
Mom: I’m pretty (insert your own favorite word muttered under your breath) sure your name is Emmy.
Emmy: No, it’s not. I’m “Your Highness,” Chloe is “Ma’am,” Ross is the "Prince", and you are the servant girl.
Mom: Actually, I am the MOMMY and you are the GIRL.
Emmy: (Laughing, hysterically) I AM YOUR HIGHNESS.
Mom: (giving up) Okay, Your Highness, what would you like to drink with your dinner?
Emmy: I’ll have what Ma’am is having, but I want mine in the Princess cup, servant girl.
Mom: Are you playing “Cinderella”?
Emmy: No, I’m eating my real dinner with Ma’am and servant girl is cooking again.
Mom: (inaudibly) How true.
At this point, I just sighed and walked away. Your Highness and Ma’am enjoyed their dinner. The servant girl cleaned up the kitchen, “drew” the baths, and washed a couple princesses.
Your Highness is now tucked away in the Royal Bedroom. Ma’am is sleeping in the Prince’s quarters tonight. The servant girl has ironing to do before school tomorrow, so she better shake a leg!
Mom: Emmy, what would you like to drink with your dinner?
Emmy: (no response)
Mom: Emmy, did you hear me?
Emmy: Yes, mommy, but my name is “Your Highness.”
Mom: I’m pretty (insert your own favorite word muttered under your breath) sure your name is Emmy.
Emmy: No, it’s not. I’m “Your Highness,” Chloe is “Ma’am,” Ross is the "Prince", and you are the servant girl.
Mom: Actually, I am the MOMMY and you are the GIRL.
Emmy: (Laughing, hysterically) I AM YOUR HIGHNESS.
Mom: (giving up) Okay, Your Highness, what would you like to drink with your dinner?
Emmy: I’ll have what Ma’am is having, but I want mine in the Princess cup, servant girl.
Mom: Are you playing “Cinderella”?
Emmy: No, I’m eating my real dinner with Ma’am and servant girl is cooking again.
Mom: (inaudibly) How true.
At this point, I just sighed and walked away. Your Highness and Ma’am enjoyed their dinner. The servant girl cleaned up the kitchen, “drew” the baths, and washed a couple princesses.
Your Highness is now tucked away in the Royal Bedroom. Ma’am is sleeping in the Prince’s quarters tonight. The servant girl has ironing to do before school tomorrow, so she better shake a leg!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year, New Beginnings
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great Christmas and are looking forward to 2009! Our family has celebrated like no other time I can remember. Things that made Christmas 2008 special:
1. Joe was in town for two full weeks, and he worked from home for a few hours on a few days, but other than that, he was just "dad." It was great!
2. Chloe had no gym workouts for the entire break! Thank you, Jesus.
3. Watching Emmy's face Christmas morning. There is nothing like the awestruck wonder of a 3 year old who absolutely believes. I loved it. After changing her wish list as she sat on Santa's lap at the mall, she was thrilled to find the originally requested items under the tree. Again, props to Jesus for that little blessing!
4. Ross read 2 instruction manuals, cover to cover, and was able to build the entire Lego Star Destroyer BY HIMSELF.
5. Celebrating with family at the Gaylord Texan the Saturday night before Christmas. Fun, fun, fun. Yummy food, lots to do, and beautiful surroundings. LOVED it.
6. Celebrating in Temple with Ginger & her family the weekend after Christmas. The kids had a great time together, and so did the grownups!
That is pretty much the wrap-up of Widner Christmas 2008. We look forward to the blessings of the New Year!!!
1. Joe was in town for two full weeks, and he worked from home for a few hours on a few days, but other than that, he was just "dad." It was great!
2. Chloe had no gym workouts for the entire break! Thank you, Jesus.
3. Watching Emmy's face Christmas morning. There is nothing like the awestruck wonder of a 3 year old who absolutely believes. I loved it. After changing her wish list as she sat on Santa's lap at the mall, she was thrilled to find the originally requested items under the tree. Again, props to Jesus for that little blessing!
4. Ross read 2 instruction manuals, cover to cover, and was able to build the entire Lego Star Destroyer BY HIMSELF.
5. Celebrating with family at the Gaylord Texan the Saturday night before Christmas. Fun, fun, fun. Yummy food, lots to do, and beautiful surroundings. LOVED it.
6. Celebrating in Temple with Ginger & her family the weekend after Christmas. The kids had a great time together, and so did the grownups!
That is pretty much the wrap-up of Widner Christmas 2008. We look forward to the blessings of the New Year!!!
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