Day 6 of my challenge was... "My job, what do I do?"
What do I do? Well, I'm a stay-at-home-mom or better known as a homemaker. I have two little girls, and a pug. My job requires being: a chef, maid, referee, nurse, beautician, "fashionista", judge, dishwasher, librarian, repair woman, laundress, seamstress, crafter, etc. This job is never-ending, and gets paid well and with the world's best benefits... TONS OF HUGS AND KISSES!
Day 7: My Biggest Fear
My greatest fear is of falling. Heights, in my opinion, are the worst! Why do I think that? When I was young, my older cousin played a joke on me while I was standing on the edge of a cliff. I didn't fall off, but the joke left a real deep scar on me.
Day 8: Some Great Advice
My advice is simple. If you don't have anything good to say, then don't say it at all. Have some consideration for the feelings of others.
Day 9: Moment in my Day
The best part of my day is when my husband, and the father of my children, comes home from work. My youngest is so attached to my husband, and throughout each day she continually asks me {in her toddler voice}, "Where Daddy?" It is always so awesome to see her face light up, when he walks through the door.
Day 10: Embarrassing Moment
I am literally laughing... and wondering... "Can I just skip this one?" Yeah, I think I will. ;)
Day 11: I'm supposed to sell myself in 10 words or less.
I'm the most loyalest person, you'll ever meet.
Day 12: What I miss
I miss my grandpa! My Grandpa Jay and I had the best relationship ever. He always told my grandma that I was his favorite, and how much he wished every kid in the world was as good as me. He was the most amazing man. He worked so very hard to provide for his family, up until the day he passed away from colon cancer. And boy did he love my grandma. I don't think she really knew just how much he really loved her, but I could see it.
Day 13: Public Apology
Just like my grandpa, my mom got cancer. It was back when my first born was only a few months old. I was still recovering from the delivery, when I found out that my mom had cancer. I wasn't near as supportive as I should have been. I remember encouraging my mom, by telling her that she will survive that she needed to survive. Because she was now a grandma, and I was planning on having more children. I wanted her around to see my kids grow up, just like my grandparents had done. I wish I had visited her more, when she received the chemo-treatments and the radiation. I guess, I was in denial. And for that I apologize. I can't take that time back, but I am proud to say that she is still alive and in remission. My kids get to see her, and have grown to love her.
Day 14: Ten Things that Make Me Happy:
1) My family. 2) Icecream. {I ate a gallon of it, in one sitting, while I was pregnant with Brooklee.} 3) Memories. 4) Spending time with those close to me. 5) Listening to music that I like. 6) Laughter. 7) Taking family trips. 8) Accomplishing something that I have worked hard for. 9) Making others smile. 10) Long and Hot Bubble Baths without interruption.
Day 15: A day in my life
Each day is a repeating pattern for me. I get woke up by Saydee climbing in and out of my bed around 6:30 or 7, wanting me to turn on Minnie Mouse. So I turn on Minnie Mouse, and then go into the kitchen to see what I can make for breakfast. I make breakfast, by then Brooklee will walk in and ask when breakfast will be ready. I serve breakfast, then take my pug, Tank, out. I walk back in, and get the girls cleaned up for the day. After the girls have been bathed, dressed, and hair done. I start cleaning the house. When that is done, I put Saydee down for a nap while Brooklee sits quietly watching a cartoon or looking at a book. I quickly bath, get dressed, and then spend some quality time with Brooklee (sometimes blog). Then Cam gets home, and we all unwind and spend some time together as a family. Sometimes we'll run some errands, go to the park, or even watch a movie. We prepare dinner, eat, and get the girls ready for bed. That's how it is just about every day.
Day 16: Something difficult that I'm facing, and how I am trying to overcome it.
I am having a difficult time finding a good time to potty train, Saydee. I know she's ready, but I would like to have an open weekend with my husband to help me train her up. We have been so busy the last few weeks-- with my grandma's funeral, one of us being sick, and activities with our extended family. I guess, I have no chioce but wait until we have some free time to work on it. Or just give in, and do it while Cam is at work.... Oh boy!
Day 17: Favorite Photo of Myself and Why
This is my favorite picture of myself. I am the one in the white shirt, sitting on my cousin's lap. The reason I love this picture so much is it has my grandpa in it, sitting next to my dad (who has his back towards the camera). Those were the good ole' days.
Day 18: Story from Childhood
About a week or so before, my family and I were supposed to go to Disneyland... I went into the bathroom, and found the scissors. I looked at my hair, and thought, "Mommy does it. Why can't I?" So I took the scissors and cut my bangs. They were now "Whispers", as my grandpa had called the hair on his face. I looked terrific for my first trip to Disneyland... haha! Awww... good times!
Day 19: My top 5 favorite blogs that I follow.
1) Melonheadz Illustrating 2) Teaching Blog Addict 3) The Moffatt Girls 4) Teach Junkie 5) Southern Lovely
Melonheadz Illustrating provides the best little doodles, ever!!!! Nikki, the blog author and designer of these doodles, is the best person in the world. She is the sweetest friend that I have had in a long time. Teaching Blog Addict is the best place to find educational resources for teachers and homeschoolers alike, and I am proud to be a contributor of that site. The Moffatt Girls has some really fun ideas for parents to help teach their children about the world, at home. Annie is another wonderful person, and a great motherly example. Teach Junkie, just like TBA, is another great place to find teaching resources. They also allow you to be featured on their site. Southern Lovely is the best place to find crafty tutorials for your home, and kids. I have found some of the most inspiring ideas from this blog.
Day 20: Something that I'm struggling with...
I think Day 16 pretty much summed up this one!
Day 21: My favorite posts from my archive:
My favorite posts that I have made so far are:
Homemade Puffy Paint Recipe, DIY Playdough, DIY Number and Alphabet Books, Colored Noodle Necklace Tutorial, and Notes from the Babysitter. Just about every kid loves to use puffy paint, and play with the homemade playdough. My girls love their number and alphabet books. They have been used over and over again. The colored noodle necklace is especially popular with little girls. And the notes from the babysitter, I can't even tell you how much I love those!!!!!
Day 22: Your top 3 worst traits
I wish I were a few inches taller, I am only 5'2". It is terrible having two kids who I know will tower over me, by the time they are 10 or 11.
I over-analyze everything, and wish I could lax on a few things. A lot of people would say that I overreact too. Sure! But I have good intentions, I promise!
Day 23 (TODAY): Things learned that School couldn't teach me...
School taught me a lot, don't get me wrong. But there is no book, no professor, or lecture (in my opinion) that can help prepare you for that moment (when you have to keep your cool) when you find your child drawing on the wall, cutting their hair, throwing flour around the kitchen, etc. This can prove especially difficult for those who have OCD. ;) This happens to every single parent, and if any parent tells you otherwise, they are lying. Every kid has, at one time or another, done at least one of these things. All I can say is, just be prepared to take a deep, really deep breath and count to 10..
Being a mother of two, I am already seeing a repeating pattern. A toddler will find a crayon, and within a few seconds... it'll be all over your walls. That's all it takes!!!!! One hint though, toothpaste and an old toothbrush will take it off. :)
Thanks for taking the time to read through all of this random stuff. But hey at least you have learned more about me. The person, who writes this little blog. :)
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