This fun weekly link up is hosted by Penny of The Real Housewife Of Caroline Country and Amber from Bold Fab Mom. Bloggers pair up, swap 10 questions, answer them on their blogs, and link up their posts with Penny and Amber. Fun, right? And a great way to get to know another blogger.
I’m pairing up with my Disney World partner-in-crime, Laura. You can check out her answers to my questions, too!
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1. Why did you start blogging?
Back when Essie was a baby, my husband suggested I start a blog to promote my then-jewelry business. I thought that the jewelry company would frown upon that, but I did think it would be fun to write about my life and the kids (including baby Essie).
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2. Did you always plan on having four children? Do you ever wish you had more? What advice would you give to Moms questioning having more than one or two kids?
I grew up with three brothers, so once I actually decided I did want to be a mom, I thought that four was perfect. There are times when I see pictures of babies (or hold one) and get that twinge in my uterus, but we’re done.
For moms wanting more than one or two, I say Great! Siblings are awesome. Just make sure you can get a car that’s big enough, and don’t forget to find some way to make sure the big kids feel special and loved when the baby comes home.
3. If you weren’t staying at home being a Super-Mom, what would be your dream job?
Ha! I’m so not a Super Mom. But, I would love to be a party planner or maybe a gluten-free restuarant owner.
4. What is/are your ultimate running goal(s)?
Hmmm. My ultimate goals….I’m not sure. I’ve run two half marathons and have no desire to run a full marathon. You know what would be awesome, though? Someday getting those lean runner’s legs. HA.
5. How did you and Tyson meet?
We met online! Dating site. We dated for a couple of months before getting married. Romantic, huh?
6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Oh gosh.I don’t think I could move, at least not while my kids are young. We live really close to my parents, and I’m not sure I’d get along very well without them. But someday…maybe on the California coast, where the whether is mild and you can hang out at the beach?
7. What part of your day is usually the hardest? What part of your day is usually the easiest/most rewarding?
Late afternoon is the hardest. That’s when my energy plummets but I have so much to do (help with homework, make supper, referee fights between siblings). The most rewarding might be when I put the kids to bed, and whether or not I’ve been grumpy, or they’ve misbehaved, they always want a hug before they settle in bed. The easiest is probably after I’ve dropped the big three off at school, and it’s just Ervin and I for a couple of hours.
8. What is your favourite drink at Starbucks?
I usually get a skinny peppermint mocha or vanilla latte. I love the gingerbread lattes, too. And some days, whether I get a “skinny” drink or not, I need some whipped cream on top.
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9. What book is on your nightstand/in your Kindle right now?
I have many…I’ve got The Good Mother Myth and Tell The Wolves I’m Home on my nightstand. Gone Girl and The Book Thief are on my kindle (along with several cookbooks).
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10. What are you most proud of?
I’m proud that my kids have manners (most of the time) and that we can all go eat at a restaurant and instead of getting dirty looks, they get compliments. I’m proud of how far I’ve come as a runner. I’ll never be fast, or run a marathon, but I’ve made a lot of progress in the last two years.
Hey, after you check out Laura’s answers, head over to I’m Dancing In The Rain, where I’m talking about politics and social media (and my hatred of the combination).
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