25 Random Things About Me!

I know that it has been a while! But I have been having a challenging month! Anyway, I have a few new Isabelle stories, but those are going to have to wait until I get a chance to breathe. I got tagged on Facebook the other day and had to post 25 random facts about me. I know that some of my faithful blog readers aren't on Facebook, so I thought I would post it on this as well. For those of you on Facebook, this is the exact same list.

1. I have been with my husband since I was 18 and still remember the exact date I fell in love with him (November 11, 2002). While it hasn’t always been a bed of roses, I’m so grateful that we stuck it out.

2. My marriage is one of complete opposites. We don’t have similar backgrounds, we don’t agree politically and we have completely different parenting methods. But for some reason it seems to work for us and I wouldn’t have it another way.

3. I’m lucky if I see my husband for 1 week a month. This time he has been on the job for 4 weeks with no end in sight!

4. I consider being a mom my most important (and difficult!) job but it is becoming easier for me to relate to people who have been pushed to the brink of insanity by their children. Last night when Izzy counted all the way to 24 by herself, I knew that I wouldn’t change my life for anything. This morning when she was screaming while undressing herself as fast as I was getting her dressed, I had second thoughts…

5. My favorite thing at Dairy Queen is the chocolate covered waffle bowls. I have some favorite DQ memories but I won't use this forum to go into them!

6. Hollywood celebrity types + elected government officials = propaganda. I wouldn’t trust most of these celebrities to dog sit for me but yet I’m constantly subjected to their beliefs on mainstream media.

7. I would totally be a surrogate mother for a couple that couldn’t have children!

8. I complain frequently about my petccessory (Gordy, my Chihuahua) but the night he was missing, I was the one up until 2am crying.

9. My mother can be my witness that I’m a huge grudge holder and can still remember things that date back to middle school that I’m disgruntled about.

10. That being said, the only person on this planet who I consider unredeemable and unforgivable is my brother-in-laws baby mama who I recently discovered brought drugs into my home.

11. I’m a self proclaimed news junkie and high speed internet has made my problem way more prevalent. I swear that msnbc.com is giving me an ulcer.

12. I love boy bands. I can’t decide whether I’m more excited about having met John Paul II or the one time I met all three members of Hanson!

13. I am a textbook Pisces, meaning that I can be compassionate and devoted but I am also too sensitive and lacking in self-discipline. But my husband is a Cancer, which makes us a perfect fit for each other and our signs are often paired in ideal marriages.

14. I’ve worked for the same company since I was 16. I used to say it was the only job I’ve ever wanted but this last year has shown me that I need to make a change.

15. I’m addicted to Dr. Pepper and TV. We have over 60 season passes that record regularly on our DVR. I have to admit that I cried during the series finale of Gilmore Girls.

16. I’m 15 episodes away from completely rewatching all 10 seasons of Beverly Hills, 90210. It has taken me 6 months.

17. I’m usually in bed by 8:30 pm.

18. I’m 4 months pregnant with my last child (unless the first two don’t like me, then I might have one more when I’m 40). But I’m getting rid of all my baby stuff after this one regardless.

19. I wear sandals year round, no matter the weather.

20. I love living in Idaho so much that I never want to leave. I knew that I finally converted Chase to my ways when I heard him say the same thing to someone on the phone.

21. My biggest dream is take my husband back to Italy with me.

22. All I want for my birthday is to go to Disneyland.

23. I consider my husband my hero. He is only 25 and has conquered demons that some people battle their entire lives.

24. I consider my mom my best friend after Chase. I tell Isabelle she is my best friend but that is more of a ploy for some kind of cooperation.

25. The biggest loss in my life has been my Grandfather. I’m still plagued by guilt over thing I could have done better. Some nights when I can’t sleep, I get in his old shirt and cry in the chair that he gave me.