Sad Truth and Three Things, and Proud Mommy Moment

I love being a girl. I really do. But that was not always the case.

When I was younger, I hated it. I used to pray at night that I could be turned into a boy. I was always told I couldn't do things because I was a girl.

I couldn't go hiking alone, because I was a girl.

I couldn't go camping because I was a girl.

I couldn't go camping with boys, because I was a girl (trying to remedy the first problem.)

I couldn't do a lot of things because of my gender, and so I hated it. I loved being outdoors, and being independent. I envied my brothers their freedom.

And then, one day, when I was 23, I had an amazing moment, where, for the first time in my life, I was glad to be a girl.

I am starting to wonder about that now.

Evidently, I wear a mustache very well.

I never thought I would, but the proof is in the pudding.

Who would have thought?  It is such a sad truth.  And a big fat stache for that matter.  Sigh. 

Looking at that picture, I really feel like I am the cartoon.

See the similarity?

Moving along, Evelyn of Hanging by a Silver Lining had a few questions I want to answer.


1. Three home improvement projects: 

I feel all proud of myself.  I got the bathroom unpacked and cleaned up yesterday.  Today I am working on my room, and then I am hoping to get a quilt started.  *Ahem*

 2. Three favorite songs:

I have so many, it isn't really fair to just choose two.  But one song that always makes me smile is Fields of Gold by The Police.  Lately I have had The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel stuck in my head, and to rock out too, I would have to say Eye of The Tiger.  How can you not move when hearing that song?  I ask you!

3. Three dreadful things I’m really not looking forward to in the near future:

Ugh.  Faye is going in for surgery part two next week.  I went to the dentist this week and learned I may need a root canal.  So not excited for that.  And our car is on the verge of dying.  So, I am praying it will somehow heal itself and at least last until Jeffrey finds a job, and gets a few pay checks under the belt.

4. Three most surprising things about giving birth for the first time:

I went in for my weekly check-up and my doctor said "Holy cow!  You are at an 8.  Go to L&D right now!"  I so wasn't expecting that.  Also, they messed up on the epidural.  I will never again have one.  And here I had been conditioned to think it was impossible to have a baby without an epidural.  Pshaw.  Then the most surprising thing of all was when they took him away from me and put him in NICU.  I wasn't expecting that one at all!

5. Three easy recipes:

Lucky for me, I have a recipe blog.  So, just go there and take your pick.  I would say the Cafe Rio burritos are awfully easy (think I have promoted them enough yet?).  The Roasted Zucchini sandwiches are among my favorite, and when I don't have much time, I make Skinny Enchilada Soup.

6. Three really totally awesome things I did today that make me a Super Mom/Super Woman:

Well, Faye is asleep, and Keith is playing, so I haven't done much awesomeness yet today.  We will be going to the library, though.  Does that count?

7. Three things I never leave home without:

I am a pretty low key kind of girl.  I don't have things I always take with me.  I quite often forget my phone or wallet even.  So I guess I would have to say my sense of humor, gratitude, and a pair of comfy shoes.

8. Three favorite movies pre-1970:

An Affair To Remember.  Wait Until Dark.  Casablanca.

9. Three best skills:

Laughing at awkwardness.  Typing (60+ wpm, baby).  Playing the Polly Anna Game.

10. Three awkward happenings on the honeymoon:

Just three?  I am going to just say the whole night was awkward!

And let us not forget...Three pictures

Mustache, mustache and mustache.
 

On a new topic, Emmy Mom also has a meme for Proud Mommy Moment.  Today, Keith read 6 words.  I was so happy and proud of him!

P.S. Don't forget to link up to Time Out Tuesdays! A name will be drawn on Saturday for the next prize!