Five Question Friday - 15 days until Christmas

Eeek, it's been almost a week since I've posted!  I need to be better about posting.  This week (my weekend) was long; both boys were sick and whiny = awful.

So, let's start off my week (Fridays are my Mondays) with the usual Five Question Friday.  Link up at Mama M's blog if you participate.

 

 

1. Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

     Usually we do Christmas Day; however, both hubby and I are working all weekend (Friday thru Sunday), so we'll probably be doing Christmas the following Tuesday or Wednesday.  It's going to be a stressful Christmas weekend that I'm not looking forward to.

 

2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie (or candy)?

     The rainbow colored candy canes.  They aren't peppermint flavored, I think they're cherry flavored.  Those are my favorite.

 

3. What's the worst Christmas gift you've ever received?

     A video game from my husband (boyfriend at the time).  It was one of the first gifts he got me and I was so hoping to something different.  I think I even told my girlfriends that was the one thing I didn't want.  My ex-boyfriend used to  buy me junk like that all the time.  I played video games, but so wanted something different.  Needless to say, husband hasn't made that mistake again.

 

4. Christmas song that you love?

     I just posted this somewhere...

Angels We Have Heard On High, O Holy Night and Little Drummer Boy

5. How many trees do you put up?

     Just one, more than one would give more for the cat(s) to get in to.

Five Question Friday - Making a list

Don't forget to link up over at Mama M's blog!

1. What's on the top of your holiday wish list and why?!

     Nothing at the moment.  I can't seem to figure out what I want.  Every time I think of something, I just tell myself, "well, I don't really NEED it" and then cross it off my mental list.  Hubby keeps pestering me to give him a list, so I guess I need to start working on it.

2. What is your favorite Christmas gift from the past?

     My favorite isn't a gift that I received, but I gift I had given.  It was the 52" television that I had delivered for my hubby.  Although, I had this whole elaborate plan to have it delivered and set up since I was 8 months pregnant, but things got messed up and I ended up having to tell hubby before it was delivered.  He still liked it though.

3. If you had life to do over, what would you be when you grow up?

     Hmmm, I do quite enjoy my job as a 911 dispatcher.  It's a job that isn't necessarily the same everyday.  But there are times where I wish I would have gone into teaching.

4. When do you put up your tree?

    It depends what our work schedule is like.  This year, it went up the day before Thanksgiving, but without ornaments on it.  We just decorated it yesterday.

5. What is your favorite Holiday?

     Christmas - I love the decorations, the music and just the winter feeling in the air.

Five Question Friday

Don't forget to link up over at Mama M's blog!

1. What is your favorite part of a Thanksgiving meal?

     The cranberry sauce.  But it has to be the jelled kind, not the one with bits of cranberries in it.  I know, it's processed and probably not traditional at all, but that's what I always had growing up.  It's my favorite.

2. Are you a host or a guest for Thanksgiving this year?

     I am the host this year.  My husband's brother and wife came over.  It was a lot of fun.

    

3. When you think of one Thanksgiving tradition, what comes to mind?

     Football

4. You have two pieces of pie in front of you and you HAVE to eat one...do you choose pumpkin or pecan?

     I wouldn't choose either one, but if I had to, I'd try the pecan.  I don't like pumpkin.  Something about the texture of the inside.

5. Are you a Black Friday Shopper?

     Nope.  Although one year I didn't realize it was black Friday and went to Mervyns to find an area rug.  I realized what day it was when I got there.  I decided to go anyhow, I had nothing else going on.  It was fun to watch everyone get so upset and mad with the long lines.  This morning, on my way to work, the line at Best Buy was SO long.  I couldn't believe it.

Five Question Friday - singing Christmas songs on my side of the bed

It's been a long week.  I was in a training class all week long, M-F 8-5.  I didn't get to enjoy my normal days off with the boys, but luckily my class was less than a mile from home, so I was able to hang out with them at lunch and be home very quickly at the end of the day.  And even though I had my computer with me all week in class, this is the first chance I've had to actually get on the Internet and really use my computer.  So here you have it, courtesy of Mama M, Five Question Friday!

1. What Christmas song do you loathe?

     Hmmm, I can't think of any that I can't stand.  I'm sure there's one out there, but I just can't seem to think of it.

2. Do you and your significant other cuddle at night or sleep on opposite sides of the bed?

     Opposite sides, we have our 22 month old in between us.

3. Have you ever had surgery?

     Yes, twice.  Once when I was about 3 - they took a mass of stuff out of my left ankle to figure out what was going on with it.  They figured out I had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.  And another for the birth of my son, c-section.

4. When do you typically have your holiday shopping done?

     Completely done usually the week prior to Christmas.  I started tonight while shopping at Costco and will continue to buy things here and there until then.

5. If money were not an issue (and you HAD to pick something), what would your ultimate luxury item be?

     A house with a backyard.

Five Question Friday - Santa Claus is Coming to Town

 

Rules for Five Question Friday: Copy and paste the following questions to your blog post, answer them, then link up over at Mama M's blog.

 

1. What is the most physically painful thing that has ever happened to you?

    I'm sure all of us mom are going to put the same thing...childbirth.

I'm going to be similar and write down the childbirth process.  Let me explain...

    I experienced 40 hours of labor.  I was dilating, so I couldn't get my epidural until about 30 minutes prior to being rolled in to the operating room for an emergency c-section.  So, I didn't experience the complete birthing part, but the part leading up to it was good enough for me.  Definitely the most painful, but the most rewarding in the end.

 

2. How much sleep do you get at night?

    I probably get on average about 8 hours of sleep a night.  Our little guy sleeps with us currently, so that helps.  I think we're going to start moving him out of our bed though soon, so ask me this question again soon and my answer may be different.

 

3. How long did you believe in Santa Claus? How did you find out that he does not exist?

     Um, I don't know.  I'd have to consult my mom on this one, but I seem to remember a story about my dad letting me unwrap all the Christmas presents one year because I was throwing a fit about something.  So, it may have been then; that would have been sometime between the ages of 1 and 6.

     Although Santa isn't real, I still write tags on our presents from Santa.  My mom did the same thing.

 

4. What was the last movie you saw in a theater?

   Wow, it's been FOREVER since we've been to the actual theater.  The last time I remember going was when I was pregnant with my son, so about 2 years ago.  I think it was a cartoon type of movie, but I can't remember which one.  Sad, but true.

 

5. What do you wear to bed?

     Typically it's a pair of pajama bottoms and a t-shirt.  On really hot nights, I steal a pair of my husband's boxers and wear a tank top.

5 Question Friday - Ahh the beach

Rules for 5QF: Copy and paste the following questions to your blog post, answer them, then LINK UP on Mama M's blog!! 

1. If you could have any talent and turn it into an occupation, what would it be?  

    Okay, I'm going to pick 2 here.  They kind of go together anyhow.

 *My creative side - I would like to have a business of making cards and crafts. OR

 *Photography - I really love pictures and wish I had enough talent to become a professional photographer.  I would really love to take surfing photos the most since that's a hobby of mine as well.

2. Would you rather have a house at the beach or a cabin in the woods?

    Well, since surfing is a hobby....THE BEACH of course! :o)

3. Is there any meaning or reasoning for the names you chose for your child/children?

   We always knew what our first born son's name would be, even before we were married.  First, it's biblical.  Second, he's named after a famous Christian surfer who was in a movie that my husband and I would watch over and over again.

4. What is your guilty pleasure? (I know we've done this one before, but I'm guessing people's "guilty pleasures" change frequently. At least, mine do!)

   I guess mine would be buying scrapbook/craft supplies.  Although we're on a serious budget, so I've had to cut that cost quite a bit.

5. Do you live in a house that is deep cleaned or straightened?

    I'll go with neither.  It's currently a mess.  Mostly though, it's straightened.  Oh what I wouldn't give for a deep cleaned house.  First things first, I need to get rid of the downstairs carpets and replace them with hardwood.  I think I almost have my husband convinced to get them.

Five Question Friday - crazy tv watching, Christmas shopping fly

Thank you Mama M for this week's Five Question Friday questions!


1. If you could be a fly on any wall, which would you choose?
Oooo, tough question - so many times I've wanted to be a fly on a wall in different rooms.  But if I had to pick just one...


Ok I skipped the question and still can't think of just one wall...


My husband went with Living Room - I have no idea why.


I guess I'd want to be on the wall where all the admin at work meet.  I'm curious what goes on in their minds sometimes.  Some things just don't make any sense.

2. Do you budget your Christmas shopping or just get it done without budgeting?


Normally I don't budget, but do to current economical circumstances in our house, we're definitely going to have to budget this year.  I don't think I'm going to be really specific, I'm just going to do 1 number for everything, presents, decorations, etc.  It's probably better for us to do it this way anyhow.

3. What is the craziest fad diet you have ever done?

     I've done 2 "fad" diets in my life; Weight Watchers and NutriSystem.  Weight Watchers, I believe, falls in the normal category for diets; NutriSystem isn't necessarily crazy, but I'll say it's the craziest.  The food was not that good.

4. Is there a TV show that you have seen every episode/season of?
   Sad, but there's several...


Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice and I think I've seen all the One Tree Hills.

5. What one song always pulls at your heart?


I have 2...


Ocean Song by Jessica McLean - Our wedding song that has been a part of our life since the begining.


You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban - I used this song at my wedding for my father/daughter dance.  Almost 3 years later, my dad re-dedicated it to me on a DVD he made for my 30th birthday.  Even brings a tear to my husband's eye.

Five Question Friday - to fold, or not to fold

1. What is your favorite Halloween candy?
Hmm, a halloween specific candy that I like...I'm having trouble thinking of Halloween candy specifically. The only one I can think of is candy corn and I don't like those.  Ok, so since I can't think of any candy that is only available during Halloween, I'm just going to go with my favorite candy in general, which is...

Peanut Butter M&M's

2. Do you fold your socks?
Well, technically hubby does the laundry.  He's the best I tell ya!  Although, I probably shouldn't mention that I'm pretty much banned from doing laundry, which is why he does it.  He likes some of his clothes hung dry and I can never remember which ones, so he banned me.
Anyhow, my socks aren't folded entirely, just the tops of them so that they stay as pairs.

3. What is something that you wish you had been warned about?
How dirty my new carpets would get with a kid.  When we bought our home this past January, the carpets were pretty new, the living room was brand new since we had it put it.  And now...oh gosh, they look awful.  I'm trying to convince hubby to put hardwood in so that we aren't having to consistently get the carpets cleaned.  He's not a fan, but I think I'm getting closer to convincing him.

4. What is the most significant difference between you and your significant other?
How much "space" we give our son.  I'm pretty free about letting him run around at school by himself and my husband is pretty much the opposite.

5. What are 3 words you would use to describe yourself?
  "Mama" - that's what my son calls me :o)
   creative - at least I try to be
   "hunny" - that's what my hubby calls me <3

I tried asking hubby to participate, but he was too into The O'Reilly Show to comment.

Five Question Friday

1.  What do you listen to while driving? 

Usually it's the radio, but when hubby is in the car it's politics (ugh) and sometimes when little guy is in the car we'll listen to Baby Einstein or Veggie Tales.

2.  What is your least favorite thing about Fall? 

Can there really be a favorite thing about fall?  I love the fall; the smells, the colors, the holidays. 

But if I have to pick something, I guess I'll go with the fact that I have to take down all the decorations.  I don't mind putting them up, but I hate having to take them down and put them away.  Too bad I can't keep up the decorations all year long.  At least, I can leave my pumpkins up thru 2 holidays.

3.  What does your dream house look like, inside and out?

On the beach...

4 bedroom, 3 baths

backyard big enough for kiddos to play

Most importantly....it would have a red front door.  I LOVE red front doors, always wanted one.

4.  Would you ever own a minivan?

Nope....Never.   Sorry MamaM, I'm in love with my Highlander, so much that I traded my old one in for a new one.

5.  Do you wash new clothes before wearing them?

Honestly, not usually.  But after reading MamaM's post about how a certain store sprays insecticides on the clothes before shipping, I think I'm going to have to change my answer.

Even though today is the start of my work week, have a happy weekend!

5 Question Friday

It's time for Five Question Friday, courtesy of Mama M. If you've never played before, and are in need of a blog entry for the day, it's really fun.  Check out Mama M's blog to find out how to play.



Here we go!!!

1. If you could speak with a different accent, what would it be (i.e Australian, Scottish)?

Definitely Australian.  A surfer girl must have an Australian accent, right? :o)

2. Can you fall asleep anywhere? (i.e floor, couch, deck)

Nope.  I really wish I was one of those that could fall asleep anywhere, for like 5 minutes, then totally wake up refreshed.  Now that's a power nap!!

 

3. Do you use public restrooms? If so, do you sit on the toilet?

Yes I use public restrooms, I'll admit to it.  They're there for a reason right?  I'll sit on the toilet if it appears clean and dry and there's a toilet seat cover.  Never quite understand how women get urine on the seat.  Otherwise, I hover.  As Mama M, pointed out, it's getting harder to hover though, lol.

 

4. If you were stuck in an elevator for 24 hours, what celebrity would you most want to be stuck with?

Gosh, this is tough.

Hmm....

Clint Eastwood.  I think he would be interesting to talk to because you could talk to him about anything.  He obvisouly knows a lot about the celebrity "industry", but since he's also a politician, he probably has a lot of other interesting things to talk about.

5. Where did you & your significant other go on your 1st date?

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Technically, the first spot was the Mavericks Surf Shop just down the street.  Hubby bought me a nanvy blue Mavericks hooded sweatshirt.  I still have the sweatshirt, it's my favorite of course.  We still go to the HMBB, they actually catered our wedding and we had our rehersal dinner there.  We love it that much!

 

Happy Friday to everyone (even though it's my Monday at work)!

5 Q Friday on Sunday

Wow, I'm really behind on my posts.  It's Sunday and I completely forgot to post my 5 question Friday response!  Ugh...I also finally finished my son's 1st year album/scrapbook, so I'll need to post those pictures soon.

1. What do you do when you have time to yourself?

When/If (and that's a big when/if) that happens, I like to scrap.  It's my hobby and it's very relaxing for me.  I'm in my own room, doing my own thing and all is quiet.
I'd also like to sleep, without having some little feet kicking me in the back, or some little hands pinching me.  I like to cuddle, but the pinching and kicking have got to go :o)

2. When you look out your kitchen window, what do you see?
                                          Our neighboring townhouses and the "cul de sac" where all the kids tend to play.

3. Who/What would you want to be reincarnated as?
Hmmm...a cat.  This way I could be lazy if I want to be, cuddled if I want to be, fed when I need to be.  Catch my drift?

4. What is your biggest pet peeve about other people's kids?
When they're not well behaved.  My kid isn't perfect my any means, but the kids that are down right mean to other kids, those get to me.  Here's my story: we were at a park a while back.  My son was a little over a year old and he's a very social little guy.  There was this other kid there, I'd say 4 years old.  Well, every time my little guy would try a just walk toward him to play or even just walk around, this kid would just scream "no" at him.  My husband and I were shocked.  The parents basically did nothing to stop this behavior.  I'm so glad my little guy is social, so far he's our only, but he doesn't act like it.  Unlike this other little boy.

5. Regular or Diet soda?
No soda for me please.  I prefer ice tea or some other sort of specialty drink thing (like Italian sodas, etc).