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:
9. Three best skills:
P.S. Don't forget to link up to Time Out Tuesdays! A name will be drawn on Saturday for the next prize!
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-1970:9. 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 picturesMustache, 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!
Comments
Eye of the tiger!? YESSS!
sorry to hear about the epidural story...my experience wasn't that great the second time around, but I don't think I could ever do without one.
Ohhh I have to check out your recipe blog because I like easy meals.
You covered everything today I think :)
I'll send a prayer out for all of you dreadful things--those do not sound fun.
And, I'm checking out your burrito recipe right now. We are huge Cafe Rio fans. :)
Reading six words is definitely something to be proud of. I'm always amazed when I listen to my son read!
By the way, I love the little story in your sidebar about how you came up with the name for your blog. So sweet!
And I will keep Faye in my prayers next week.
=)
-Trish
About your car... what is it doing? I have a mechanic hubby and father. Maybe we could help you from far away. I even have a mechanic nephew that lives in Clearfield that could do the work over the phone with my hubby... I hope we can help you!
I am going to have to check out your recipe blog. I've always been curious how vegetarians eat...
Oh to be at an 8 and not realize it!
It surprises me how many people are complaining about epidurals being a mess. I wish someone would have told me that before...
Thank you so much for joining in!! Loved your answers!!