It's tradition...or something like that. It's my 100th post...which means that since the end of February...I have blogged, ummm A LOT! Wonder how much time I've spent reading blogs? *cough* Let's not go there. Anyways, (or neways as I discovered the youngins are texting these days) its been a big week for me in blog-land. This week I had the MOST comments I've ever had on one post...24, I think :) AND I finally had over 100 visits in one day!! I'd been so close, 95, 97, but yesterday FINALLY! WOO HOO! I know, I know, it's not huge, but those of you with piddly little blogs, like myself...you get it.
So here's stuff you already know, or maybe wish you didn't know...and maybe a few new ones. Maybe.
- In the words of DC Talk...I'm a Jesus Freak : avid enthusiast. Love of my life.
- Wife to an amazingly loving, patient, handsome, gentle and forgiving man
- Mom of boys
- friend, daughter, sister
- I love...Red shoes
- patent leather shoes
- heels
- ballet flats
- the smell of cut grass
- Coke Zero
- chocolate (anything)
- Starbucks
- Target
- Gap
- J Crew
- Not cooking
- Tulips & Daisies
- blogging
- Having a tan!
- my cell phone
- caffeine
- The Living Bible
- Leeland, Toby Mac, Casting Crowns
- The smell of my boys after a bath
- baby clothes
- photos
- being with other believers
- I was 20 when I got married
- 23 when I had my first baby
- 24 when I had my second baby
- and 27 when I had my 3rd baby
- I always wanted 4 kids...but now I think 3 is good :)
- love women's ministry
- I get annoyed with people who take themselves too seriously
- I could eat McDonald's french fries every single day
- I always wanted to be a stay at home mom
- still have a crush on my husband
- love days when I don't have to go anywhere
- but not too many of them in a row, because then I get stir-crazy!
- Our dog's barking makes me want to pull my hair out
- I'm a bit obsessive compulsive...blogging, for example
- I have no self control if sweets are around. Can't eat just one. Ever.
- I love to listen to music LOUD...if its soft, it annoys me.
- I do not have an appreciation for art, classical music, etc. I am not "cultured"
- I am very bad at returning library books on time...so I avoid the library
- I have never eaten in a restaurant by myself...just the thought of it horrifies me :)
- Did I mention I don't enjoy cooking ;)
- I like the house neat and organized...but it's too big of a job
- I have learned to appreciate hymns, but I prefer more contemporary
- I became a follower of Jesus when I was almost 15.
- My first car was an '82 Cutlass Supreme...the size of a boat.
- I adore my 2003 Dodge Caravan...its silver and for no reasonable explanation, I love it...
- I am very impatient about waiting in lines.
- I can't sing...or carry a tune!
- My parents divorced when I was 21 years old. So far in my life, it is the most difficult thing I have lived through...but God's grace has proved He works all things together for good...no matter how bad they may seem.
- I was baptized, as a believer, in a river.
- I eat honey nut cheerios for a snack at night...or during the day
- I love living close to family.
- I scrapbook, although right now I'm burnt out and don't want to do it
- God has blessed me with amazing friends
- I went on a missions trip to Tijuana Mexico the summer I graduated from high school...it was life changing.
- I've always wanted a Basset Hound named Gus.
- I have ginormous tonsils :)
- Never broken a bone or had surgery.
- I have had a car accident and totalled our car...no injuries.
- I am paranoid about letting my boys use "men's" public restrooms...I may make them go in the ladies till their teenagers :)
- I very rarely make my bed
- I don't care if my kids make their bed
- I hate stepping on Legos
- I like thunderstorms.
- I am a total grouch when I'm tired.
- I have to force myself to eat breakfast...unless its a donut
- love love love coffee
- Do not like sponge bob
- Love Tetris
- I adore my in-laws
- I adore fashion
- I heart IKEA
- I really like politics
- I'm a die-hard conservative
- I can sing every word to 99% of DC Talk :)
- I was meant to have boys
- I can get along with most anyone
- I'm pretty easy going.
- I love to laugh
- I love watching movies with my husband
- I spend the summer at the swimming pool with the kids.
- I heart Facebook
- I get allergies in the spring time, but not the fall
- I love boneless buffalo wings
- and fresh salsa with chips
- I am hungry....a lot
- my boys make me laugh all the time
- I love rearranging furniture
- I can't take a hint, unless its SUPER obvious!
- I can't imagine not being in the ministry
- I often wonder what my life would have been like if I hadn't become a Christian.
- I wish my relationship with my dad were different. I wish he'd stop running from Jesus.
- I love something or hate it. Hot or cold :)
- I'm surprised how easily I can ramble off junk about me!
I admit, I have never read all 100 items on other people's lists...I'll blame it on the self-diagnosed ADD. I barely read all of mine!