Up early with the little man who didn't sleep at all last night, so I thought I'd get this rolling!
Favorite ice cream?There is a place near me that makes their own. They have one called "Mad Molly"- Chocolate ice cream with crushed Oreos and cinnamon. It is AMAZING. Now I want ice cream
What did you want to be (job/career) when you were little? I always wanted to be a teacher- still do!
What's been the best part of motherhood? The most surprising? The best part is definitely been watching M grow and learn new things. Especially at this age. I can't believe how proud I am of her of doing the smallest things. I think the most surprising would be how fast she is growing up and changing. Everyone says "time flies when you have children" they really weren't lying.
What's your dream job? I have always wanted to be an elementary school teacher. I am so close, I can taste it! ha ha. But, I have also always wanted to own a small book store. I doubt that will happen, but you never know!
If you could go anywhere in the world for vacation, where would it be and why? I would love to go on a Mediterranean cruise. I have never been to that part of the world and I would love to see Italy, Greece,Spain, France, Turkey. I think those countries have such rich culture and I would like to see it all.
I just realized JoeLies pretty much asked my question before me, so, new one:
Pick a super power! Why'd you pick that one? I would like to be invisible so I can hear what everyone is saying without being noticed. I am pretty nosy, so I think I would enjoy this ha!
What have you learned about yourself since having a baby? That I am less independent than I once thought! After having M, I am much more likely to ask for and accept help. I never thought I would need it as much as I do.
What's your favorite hobby? Photography. I have a side photography business with a friend but, when I am not working, my favorite thing to do is go on a hike or a walk on the beach and take photos.
Ok, girls... I will be back to answer all of your fabulous questions ASAP, so keep them coming. But, I just got a call to go on a job interview at 12:30. AH!!! Wish me luck!!!!!
What's the best thing to ever happen to you (besides LO)?My sisters being born. They are 18 years younger than me, so they were born while I was still in high school. Besides Maddie, they are my world.
The worst? My grandfather passing away. I was very close to him and I wish he was able to see me walk down the aisle and to meet my husband and Maddie.
What's your favorite thing about DH? He is my "calm". I can be pretty high strung and get worked up over little things. DH is the most chill person I have ever met!
Describe your favorite photograph(s) - ones you have taken. hmm that is a hard one!
Besides ones that I have taken of M, I would say there is a photo I took on Block Island one day when I was visiting with my friends. We were walking up the road to a light house and on the side of the road, there was this old lemonade stand. It had all these old bottles hanging from it and the "e" at the end of lemonade was spelled backwards. I took a photo of it and I think besides the actual charm of the stand, the memories it brings back make me smile.
When did you join TB and why? I joined the Knot back in 2010 when I was engaged and I came back on right after I found out I was pregnant. I lurked a little though before joining in.
When was the last time you drank too much? My birthday last year, right before we found out we were pregnant. We had been trying so hard and I was watching everything I ate and drank "in case" (which in hindsight was kind of silly) and I was getting so frustrated that I went out and let off some steam. I found out I was pregnant the following week. Figures! lol
Do you have a favorite football team? I will be totally honest- football doesn't hold my attention for some reason. I wish it did because my husband is OBSESSED. I try. but I end up talking through games and then getting yelled at! But, I would say the Cowboys by default, because if I said anything else DH would be mad ha ha!
You have an unlimited amount of money, what is your first purchase? A home. Condo living with a baby and a dog is getting old fast!
Do you remember your dreams? What was the last one about? Sometimes. I had the strangest dream the other night. My best friend and her brother lived across the street from me growing up. In the dream, we were back at her house and we were little again. We were hanging out and it was dinner time and I accidentally sat at her dad's plate and started eating. They told me I had to go home to eat, so I went through their basement and out the garage (like we did IRL) and ran into their cleaning lady who was still there with her son. She wanted me to keep him and she tried leaving and I was yelling at her to take him home. Then I woke up and thought "What the fuck?"
Good luck on your interview!
What grade/subject do you want to teach and why?Thank you!! I really don't have a preference in terms of what grades as long as it is elementary. I give huge props to the high school teachers and even upper middle school. Give me the littles any day!
What is the biggest compliment someone has ever give you? I think any time someone tells me that I am good mother, it makes me so happy. I like that people can tell just by watching us or hearing me speak about M that I love her and do so much for her.
What is the meanest thing someone has ever said to you?
What is the meanest thing you have ever said to someone else?
Without getting into too much detail, my father and I have said many not nice things to each other over the years. No one in the family, including myself, speaks to him anymore.
Guiltiest pleasure would say anything chocolate. I swear it's the single reason why I can't lose this baby weight! I'm addicted, it's kind of sad
Biggest vice is that I love to gossip. It's so bad but when I hear something juicy I need to call people and tell them.
Biggest virtue is that I will do anything for my friends and family.
Do you use any Candles, Sentsy, Air Freshener, Reed Diffuser, or Oils in your home? What is your go to house scent?
Sounds that drive me crazy: someone scratching a wall, utensils scraping on plates, and the sounds dogs make when the lick their chops.
My favorite smell is anything vanilla.
I use candles in my home a lot. My two favorite Yankee candle scents are Christmas Wreath and Sun and Sand. I'll burn those year round. I don't care that my house smells like a Christmas tree in the summer! Lol
What is the first thing you notice about someone when you first meet?
Do you believe first impressions can change?
If you were someone else, would you choose to be friends with yourself?
The first thing I notice about someone when I first meet them is if they make eye contact. I think that says a lot about someone.
I do thing first impressions can change. I HATED one of my friends when I first met her and she is one of my best friends now.
Yes, I would be friends with myself. I can be really fun and funny (although I don't really think my funny, outgoing side comes out on here for some reason). And I am very kind to my friends.
Re: Ask @Jennybabe0706 Anything!!!
What's your favorite hobby?
What is the meanest thing you have ever said to someone else?
Biggest vice?
Best virtue?
What is your favorite smell?
Do you use any Candles, Sentsy, Air Freshener, Reed Diffuser, or Oils in your home? What is your go to house scent?
Do you believe first impressions can change?
If you were someone else, would you choose to be friends with yourself?
What is something that you wish had never been invented?
What is the greatest invention of the last 20 years?
Guiltiest pleasure would say anything chocolate. I swear it's the single reason why I can't lose this baby weight! I'm addicted, it's kind of sad