Forgot one

26. I hate the phone. I wish it had never been invented. I believe everything should be handled by email or text.


I am a little late on my 365 picture project post. Hopefully I will get to it today.

Figured I'd join in

I've seen this on a few blogs that I follow and on facebook so I figured I would give it a try.

25 things about me

1. I am horribly shy. I hate meeting new people and I obsess over it for days when I have to.
2. I hated public speaking in high school. I gave up an A in English class because I wouldn't get up and read my paper.
3. In spite of that, I competed on my college speech team and placed at States.
4. I never thought I would move more than an hour from my hometown.
5. Obviously I was wrong since I've lived in Portsmouth,Nh (twice), Groton, CT, and now here.
6. I am researching becoming a childbirth educator.
7. I have a degree in Public Relations, but I NEVER want to do that job.
8. I had a horrible experience with a boyfriend in college.
9. When I was younger I wanted to be a teacher.
10. I can not sing a note.
11. I love to do crafts. Right now my love is quilting.
12. I have at least 10 unfinished projects going at the same time.
13. I spend way too much time on the Internet.
14. I've fed my kids cake for dinner once.
15. I love to bake and have made 50+ dozen cookies at one time.
16. I hate to cook. I am not good at just throwing things together.
17. Writing this I realize I am a very boring person.
18. American President is my favorite movie.
19. I am a Bravo TV junkie. Minus the Millionaire Matchmaker I watch pretty much every show on there.
20. I interned at Watkins Glen Raceway in college.
21. I had the opportunity to work for the Busch North series (Nascar) and turned it down.
22. The first time I spent the night completely alone was after I was married.
23. I have no close friends. Acquaintances yes, friends not really.
24. My sister is 12 years older than me.
25. My parents were 37 when they had me. My dad didn't want kids. I still torture him about that.

Brotherly Love

Have I mentioned lately how much I love being a mom of boys? It still amazes me how much the boys love their little brother. I was worried that there would be some jealousy issues, but they have been awesome. They have been patient with me having to feed him, they will check on him when he is sleeping, and are just all around great big brothers. I'm sure that eventually the jealousy will kick in and there will be fighting, but right now I am enjoying the love fest that is going on.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I have been thinking a lot lately about what type of job I would like when I decide to go back to work. I have a degree in public relations/speech communication, but I definitely do not want to be in the public relations field. I am glad that I took the classes, but I hate the actual job.

When I think about getting a job I really want something I am passionate about. I don't want to just do something to earn money (not that it is a bad thing, just not for me). After doing a lot of thinking and soul searching I've decided to look into being a child birth educator.

I loved giving birth to my children. I enjoyed learning about the process and just knowing what is going on in my body. I would love to teach other women about what is going on and how to get through labor and delivery the easiest way possible.

Right now I am just in the research phase. I know that it will be awhile before I am able to actual start working on getting certified, but I am excited to be at least headed that direction.

Meal Plan Monday

Our menu is pretty easy this week since hubby is on a weird schedule and I'm trying to use stuff up before our big monthly shopping trip.

Monday - hot dogs and beans

Tuesday - marinated chicken and veggies

Wednesday - pizza

Thursday - something from the freezer (I have to clean it out today so I'll figure it out then)

Friday - chicken pot pie

Saturday - homemade mac and cheese

Sunday - Superbowl snacks

Next week will be better once I stock up on groceries and actually have time to cook. I hate weeks like this where everything seems rushed!

Bowling

We went bowling with some friends yesterday. It was a lot of fun considering the fact that I am horrible. Give me Wii bowling anytime. The second game I got beat by all the kids that were playing. I really wish I would have gotten my grandmother's bowling skills. She will be 93 in February and last year she bowled a 300 game.

Cody has to throw the ball. It is so cute to watch him all intent trying to will the ball to go where he wants.

Cody patiently waiting to see how he did.

This ramp thing is awesome. It makes it so much easier for the kids.

Pictures of the week

From left to right:

Cooper jumping, Colton at 6 weeks, my mostly completed Motivated Moms list, the boys playing Star Wars, Colton sticking out his tongue, Cody with a normal smile finally, Colton smiling