There's a survey going around Facebook where you are supposed to list 25 random facts about yourself. Since my blog is linked to my facebook, I figured why not kill two birds with one stone and post it here first. Every time I see one of these posts, it is reminiscent of those "survey" forwards I used to fill out in high school. I actually just looked at my email and I still have several that were forwarded to me years ago. It's pretty funny see what people said about themselves back then (Liz, if you are reading this, I have one from you from November 18, 2000. Do you recall your "fave day of the year?"). I'm sure one day I'll look back at this list and laugh at the ridiculousness of some of my responses, but here I go!
Also, let me say, I am only doing this #1- because Ben is sleeping, and #2- it's 3:00 in the afternoon, I don't work, and nothing good is on TV for another hour.
So, here are 25 random (aka carefully thought out) facts about me:
1. I'm ready for winter to end. Not a fan of the cold.
2. Being a mom is more challenging than I ever thought.
3. I love my son more than I ever could have imagined.
4. Whenever I grocery shop at Meijer, I immediately look at the "you saved" line at the top of the receipt. I make it my goal to save at least 30% from my total bill.
5. Sylvester Stallone once put his arm around me.
6. I can't wait until the day I own my own washer and dryer.
7. I still don't get why people in Michigan say "beach" when referring to lakes. To me, the only true beach is next to the ocean!
8. Speaking of which, I love the beach and everything about it.
9. Now that I'm thinking about the beach, I'm itching to go on a vacation!
10. I've been driving the same car since high school (oh, my little Kia Sephia...)
11. I'm picky about my ice cream - none of that cheap stuff - give me Breyers!
12. I think I have a relatively high pain tolerance.
13. I'd rather watch the movie than read the book.
14. After giving birth, my nails suddenly became strong and long. I love it!
15. Also, a week after giving birth, I weighed 10 lbs. less than I did before I was pregnant (thank you, gall bladder).
16. I can't wait to finish my master's in May.
17. My husband really is my best friend.
18. I have been known to make brownie batter just to eat, not bake.
19. I do love to bake, but don't particularly care to cook.
20. My eyesight is terrible. Without my contacts I can only see things 6 inches in front of my face clearly. I would love to get laser eye surgery someday.
21. Even if I had money, I would still shop the sale racks.
22. I would love to plan a wedding again.
23. I can't remember the last time I used a credit card. Cash or debit only. Debt free is the way to be!
24. I think NASCAR is ridiculous.
25. I want to be more like Jesus.
Okay, it's now more than an hour after I first started this post. Granted, Ben did wake up, I fed and changed him, and put him back to sleep, but these things take me way too long! I think this is the last facebook forward I succumb to for a while!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Poor baby
Maybe I'm a terrible mother, but I love hearing my baby cry! Sometimes I won't pick him up right away just because I like to watch him. I think it is adorable when he flashes those gums with a wail that makes you think he's been starving and neglected his whole life. Now, before you go reporting me to CPS, know that I do take great care of my baby... I mean, how could I resist that adorable face?
Friday, January 23, 2009
Whirlwind week
The past seven days have been pretty eventful to say the least. Here's the story...
It started off when Jason and I headed to Canada for a baby shower and to visit his family last Saturday. It was Ben's first trip outside of Jackson, and our first trip with the new "reliable" car we bought last month (a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe). The day was cold and snowy, but we left early to get ahead of the weather and allow plenty of time for travel. We were on the highway rounding Ann Arbor when all of a sudden our car just stopped accellerating. Jason pulled over and tried to get us going again, but it just wouldn't accellerate. We decided to call AAA. Two phone calls, forty minutes on hold, and two hours later our tow truck finally showed up. Let me say, it is not fun being stranded on the side of the highway in a snowstorm with a newborn as semi trucks pass within inches of your vehicle. We were towed to a garage with no mechanic on duty and were left without transportation. We called Jason's uncle to come pick us up, but meanwhile the snow storm was getting much worse. There were so many accidents that he couldn't make it to us. We had to get a taxi ride to a hotel down the street where we spent the night. Our sister-in-law Audrey was able to pick us up the next morning and take us to Jason's parents. The shower was moved from Saturday to Sunday, and luckily most everyone was still able to make it. We ended up spending a nice weekend with Jason's family.
(Turns out, the garage our car was towed to is not too great. They charged me twice what our garage here does just to run the diagnosis on the car. They also lied to me about what other garages charge for the same services. The mechanic was rather rude on the phone as well. I'm sure we were overcharged for all the overall work too. I will be writing a not-so-nice online review.)
In addition to the car trouble, my body has been giving me trouble as well. Since July I have been having problems with my gall bladder, but because I was pregnant they could not do anything. The past couple weeks I have been having more attacks. Last week I had a really bad attack and was sick for three days, barely able to eat, which is not good when you are nursing a baby. So, I called the surgeon. I was scheduled for a consultation on Wednesday and had surgery yesterday to remove it. They did laproscopic surgery, which is an outpatient procedure that involves four small incisions. I am sore today, but feeling okay. My mom is here to help and Jason took off work. The hardest part is that I'm not allowed to pick up Ben for two days. Even when I will be able to pick him up again, I probably won't be able to hold him across my stomach for a while. I already miss cuddling with my baby! He's so precious!
It started off when Jason and I headed to Canada for a baby shower and to visit his family last Saturday. It was Ben's first trip outside of Jackson, and our first trip with the new "reliable" car we bought last month (a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe). The day was cold and snowy, but we left early to get ahead of the weather and allow plenty of time for travel. We were on the highway rounding Ann Arbor when all of a sudden our car just stopped accellerating. Jason pulled over and tried to get us going again, but it just wouldn't accellerate. We decided to call AAA. Two phone calls, forty minutes on hold, and two hours later our tow truck finally showed up. Let me say, it is not fun being stranded on the side of the highway in a snowstorm with a newborn as semi trucks pass within inches of your vehicle. We were towed to a garage with no mechanic on duty and were left without transportation. We called Jason's uncle to come pick us up, but meanwhile the snow storm was getting much worse. There were so many accidents that he couldn't make it to us. We had to get a taxi ride to a hotel down the street where we spent the night. Our sister-in-law Audrey was able to pick us up the next morning and take us to Jason's parents. The shower was moved from Saturday to Sunday, and luckily most everyone was still able to make it. We ended up spending a nice weekend with Jason's family.
(Turns out, the garage our car was towed to is not too great. They charged me twice what our garage here does just to run the diagnosis on the car. They also lied to me about what other garages charge for the same services. The mechanic was rather rude on the phone as well. I'm sure we were overcharged for all the overall work too. I will be writing a not-so-nice online review.)
In addition to the car trouble, my body has been giving me trouble as well. Since July I have been having problems with my gall bladder, but because I was pregnant they could not do anything. The past couple weeks I have been having more attacks. Last week I had a really bad attack and was sick for three days, barely able to eat, which is not good when you are nursing a baby. So, I called the surgeon. I was scheduled for a consultation on Wednesday and had surgery yesterday to remove it. They did laproscopic surgery, which is an outpatient procedure that involves four small incisions. I am sore today, but feeling okay. My mom is here to help and Jason took off work. The hardest part is that I'm not allowed to pick up Ben for two days. Even when I will be able to pick him up again, I probably won't be able to hold him across my stomach for a while. I already miss cuddling with my baby! He's so precious!
So, this past week has been kind of rough, but I'm hoping the next few weeks will calm down. I have to go back to my internship next month and hope to enjoy my time at home until then. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Even though we have faced several obstacles in the past days, Jason, Ben and I are extremely fortunate to have wonderful family and friends to support us. Thank you all!
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