Re: Mommy Of The Week Is LillysMommy/Anne
I can NOT believe I missed my week... Geez. Last week was chaos. So, here are my responses anyways!
Real Name: Anne
What state do you live in?: Ohio
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? I really like it here, though Canada would by choice #2
How did you meet DH?: Online on Yahoo Messenger
What did you do on your first/favorite date? Went to a Mexican restaurant for lunch, then spent the afternoon together playing putt-putt, walking at the mall, etc.
Where did you honeymoon?: Toronto
How long in total have you been together? 6 years +
What is your favorite childhood memory?: Anything I can remember with my mother in it, she died when I was 6
What traditions from your childhood will you continue with your own children?: Praying together at mealtime, holiday traditions
What is your favorite part of being a mom?: Watching my children blossom into little people with their own uniqueness, yet a lot of my traits too
Do you plan on more kids? Yep. Preggo right now with our last child.
Do you have pets? What kind? Names?: No Pets. Kids are hard enough to clean up after! LOL
What music do you like best?: Contemporary Christian (Toby Mac, Chris Tomlin, Newsboys...)
Favorite book?: A Walk to Remember
Television show you just have to watch?: Star Trek Voyager (or any Trek for that matter)
Favorite chick flick of all time?: Ghost
Favorite flower?: Lilacs
Something we'd never guess about you: I went to Catholic School
Why did you choose the SK name you did?: Lilly is my first daughter and she's my little soul-mate!
What's your favorite age in your children's development? Why? 2-3, when they start developing verbal skills, my kids say the darnedest things!
Are you a working mom or a SAHM? If you are a working mom what do you do? If you are a SAHM what is your favorite part about staying home with the kids? I am a working mom... I work full-time as an Information Technology Manager.
How old where you when you had your first child? 25
Describe a typical day in your life. Get up at the butt-crack of dawn, prepare both children for school, drop them off and head into work. Work all day, come home make dinner, clean up and help dd with homework. Watch a bit of TV or play outside with kiddies, then bathtime/bedtime for all. BORING!
How old are you? 34
What did you want to be when you grew up? Hair Stylist
What is something you're talented or skilled at? Computers...it's what I do! Also I can sing, but I haven't been in a choir for years!
What is the best present you've ever received? I would say on my wedding day when my Dad gave me my mom's rosary.
What is something about you that you never want your kids to know? Just all the stupid mistakes I've made.
What is the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten? Dandelion leaves. My grandma used to cook them with vinegar and salt. ew!
What is your favorite dessert? Pumpkin Pie
What jobs/careers have you had? I was a Nanny for a short time in high school, McDonalds, receiving clerk, computer programmer, IT Manager
Where have you traveled? MI, FL, NY, TX, PA, IN, and Canada.
Favorite 3 songs of all time? Praise you in the Storm, Diverse City, (they don't serve)Breakfast in Hell (LOL)
What were your favorite cartoons/shows on Saturday morning as a kid? OMG I STILL LOVE CARTOONS!! Smurfs for sure, thundercats, Fat Albert
Favorite outdoor activity? Swimming
What is something you want to do before you kick the bucket? (Like sky dive or see grandchildren... ) See grandkids
Have you ever been admitted into the hospital for anything other that delivering? Yes, had laparoscopy last year
What is your favorite children's book? I'll love you Forever
Is there anything you regret in your life? Explain (if possible). Yes, not leaving my ex the night he stayed out until 3AM... long story.
What is the worst experience you've ever had? miscarriage
Is dh your first love? Yes the first True Love... I always tell him I wish I'd met him sooner!
What is the worst thing you got caught doing? Nothing really... I stole once, but I never got caught!
If you could have a day off from parenting, what would you do? Go to a spa, for sure... Take a long nap out in the sun.
What are your hobbies? Who has time for hobbies? I love to read, though I never have enough time to do it unless it's Elmo goes to the Park or Hop on Pop.
How many siblings do you have? 2 Older Brothers
What are your pet peeves? People who call their pets their "children". Ew.
What was your wedding like? Small but very nice. All our children were in the wedding party, and the minister blessed our new family as we held hands.
What is one thing you say a lot? Favorite phrase? Nuh-uh!
Which is more romantic to you: sunrise or sunset? sunset
Are you scared of spiders? Only the ones that are huge and hairy. then DH is my hero.
What kind of car do you drive? A white Chevy Cobalt
Most hated food? Rasberries
Your best friend tells you she is pregnant. What is your reaction? OMG! Call Guiness! (My best friend is in her 50s! LOL)
What is the last thing you spent money on? Breakfast
What was the last thing you cried about? dd having to leave for the summer... and it's not even time yet!
What is the last alcoholic beverage you had? Probably a beer, but it's been over a year
What is your favorite aisle at Wal-Mart? the clearance aisle!
Is there anything hanging from your rear view mirror? nope
What kind of milk do you drink? 2%
What is something you need to go shopping for? Maternity clothes
Do you have the same name as one of your relatives? My mom's middle name was Annamae, my name's Anne, does that count?
Favorite pop-tart flavor? brown sugar
What is something you look forward to most when your children get older? Seeing how beautiful they become, inside and out.
What is your “type” of guy? DH, sensitive, loving, affectionate, with a nutty side.
If you could change one day in your life what would it be and why? The day I met my ex. I'd never even show up. Except for having dd with him. He really caused a lot of emotional scars and continues to do so in our relations with dd.
What do you hate to clean? What do you enjoy cleaning/chores? I hate cleaning period. I love using my roomba and scooba, thanks DH!!!!
What do you like best about yourself? I like that I've become a good mother even though I didn't have anyone to emulate.
What is one thing you said/thought you would NEVER do as a mom but ended up doing? Spanking. Sometimes a time-out just doesn't cut it!
What's your favorite drink? during this pregnancy, nothing but water tastes good. But prior to pregnancy, I'd say Mt. Dew.
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Mommy Of The Week Is LillysMommy/Anne
I'm a sysadmin, so we're pretty much part of a similar world. I always love meeting other women in the field!
