Tag...I'm it!

I've never been blog-tagged before. Thanks, Jaime! :)

Where were you born? Birmingham, AL

Middle name: Renee

How old will you be this year? 29 teeheehee

Nicknames: Wend-i (long i), Wendi Lou, Wee Wee (thanks to my younger sister's speech issue)

Are you taller than your mother or father? nope

Do you cry often during movies? I was crying when we watched Oprah last week because some guy got to meet some famous person who I can't even remember now. Pathetic, I know.

What is your biggest pet peeve? I've got a long list that I should probably keep to myself. :)

Favorite color: the new turquoisy-grayish blue color

Favorite foods: anything unhealthy and yummy

Favorite restaurants: Jason's Deli, Longhorn or Outback

Favorite beverage: water

Favorite cold cereal: Fruity Pebbles--although I only eat oatmeal for breakfast--it's the one meal that's easy to be healthy

Favorite smells: Good cologne on a cute guy (I can't get Aaron to wear it, so I have to live vicariously through other girls' men. LOL), my kids after baths, a clean house

Favorite time of day: Rigth after the kids get in bed and I have a few minutes to get on the computer and be mindless

What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use? whatever's cheapest

Favorite make-up products? cream eyeliner

How many pillows do you sleep with? 2

Do you play an instrument? I have zero musical talent.

Have you ever been skinny dipping? Yep.

Did you do any sports in High School? I ran cross-country and hated every step of it.

What was the last movie you saw in the theater? Alvin and the Chipmunks (not my first choice lol)

What is your favorite article of clothing? Anything that's getting less snug as I drop a few pounds

What is your dream vacation? anywhere tropical or foreign and NOT a beach in Florida

What was your first impression of your spouse? I noticed his baby-got-back booty first, then I realized--almost instantly--that we were going to get married.

If you were an animal what would you be? pack rat

What is your favorite "me- time" activity? what's that?


Favorite TV shows: I have no idea when it comes on, but "Chuck" is the most freakin' hilarious show ever!

What is your dream car? My Toyota Highlander when it's paid off

What is one of your weaknesses? I'm judgmental (I'm just as hard on myself as I am on other people)

What do you fix for dinner when there's nothing to fix? nothing--we get the BOGO coupon book and go out

If you could live in a different decade/era which one would it be? I'm happy with living right now. I could not have been a pioneer because I'm too wimpy and I could not have lived any time they didn't have running water and didn't take showers every day.

Do you consider yourself outgoing? Yep, and I've gotten more-so over the years (It all started with Elizabeth and Leah :) )

What is something you are constantly working on? Trying not to have a breakdown from having too much to do.

Any hidden talents? ???

What is a word or phrase you overuse? Mark your card. (To my kids at school when they won't shut up!)

What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? going back to work full time

What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? We got Wesley!!

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? lose weight and quit my job

The best piece of advice you learned this past year? ??

Who are the 7 people you are going to tag to do this survey? Anyone who wants to do it--Mary, Tifani, Leah, Elizabeth??


At the end of the survey post a picture of you that was taken within the last week! Who takes pictures of themselves? Not me!

The Flu Bug

My allergies actually turned out to be the FLU! Yuck! It was awful! We had Friday on Monday off for Winter Break and Presidents' Day--thankfully! It's Tuesday morning and I have haven't had make-up on or stepped foot out of the house since Thursday night. This bug is horrible! It's been years and years since I had a fever; I forgot how miserable they can be! Hot and cold at the same time, dillusional naps, sweaty sheets. Wesley is about a day behind me, so my poor little guy is getting better but we both stayed home to try and get over this nastiness. We're all praying Maddie and Aaron don't get it as well.

Allergic to the theater?

For Valentine's Day Aaron surprised me with a nice dinner out and then a play at the local theater. We saw "A Streetcar Named Desire," which I had never seen before and which has nothing to do with the name. (Well, maybe someone who is more experienced with the theatre would tell me otherwise.) One of the deaf/hard of hearing interpreters at his school had one of the lead roles. It was a really well-done play with good acting. (I HATE sitting through painful renditions of classic shows because I spend the whole time being embarrassed for the lousy, but sincere actors.) I already had a yucky cough, but within 5 minutes of the opening scene, I suffered from a crazy attack of the allergies. And of course, I didn't have tissues or anything. And since we were sitting front and center, I couldn't just get up and go get some. SO, I suffered through 60 minutes of a runny nose, watery eyes, and swollen eyeballs. (I swear they grew in their sockets!) I had to wipe my nose on my jacket--GROSS! The evening just got worse and by the time I got home, I was miserable. I went straight to bed and had a long night of chills and fever. (No Valentine loving for my sweetie!) Today has been no better. Thankfully we had today off, so poor Maddie and Wesley sat in front of the TV while I laid in bed and attempted to clean a little. :o(

Finally...

Any time Wesley has been fussy the last 3 months, we've blamed the fussiness on Wesley teething. We weren't really sure, but since he's always been so laid back and easy going, we figured it had to be something. :) Well, Wesley got his first tooth this past weekend. He had croup as well, so if the teething caused him to be fussy, we couldn't tell. :) He won't let me get a picture of his new tooth, so I'll have to try later.

GYMDOGS

We went to a UGA gymnastics meet last night, thanks to free tickets from a friend!! It was a lot of fun. Maddie had a great time watching the big girls do what she does at gymnastics every Thursday evening. She did ask when she was gonig to get to do something. :) Hopefully she'll continue to enjoy gymnastics and stay with the sport.

Maddie, Wesley & Aaron

Wesley wasn't really sure what was going on. The little pep rally before the meet was LOUD, so he wasn't very happy about that. He actually fell aleep for a little while. He was much happier when he woke up.

Happy Birthday, Maddie!

SIX-year-old Maddie

Okay, so I'm a little late, but I haven't had a chance to post lately. Anyway, Maddie's 6th birtday was two Wednesdays agao (January 23.) My little girl is now SIX years old!! Hard to believe. Of course, she acts like she's going on 15, so I guess it shouldn't be all that much of a surprise! Here are some pictures of her little party at school.

Maddie's cookie cake

Maddie with her teachers, Mrs. Pearson & Mrs. Mathis