Wednesday, September 2, 2009

101 Random Thoughts:

1. I have to convince myself at this stage of pregnancy that I can still function.
2. I nap daily if I can.
3. My new favorite show is Man vs. Food.
4. Which is probably why I gain 2 lbs. a week this late in pregnancy.
5. My space bar on my laptop is coming off.
6. I recently found out that an old friend from High School became a body builder.
7. She's a girl.
8. I happen to like Facebook- just not the quizzes.
9. My new favorite thing is Mary Kay's eye makeup remover.
10. I miss Jordan while he is gone; but he is driving me nuts when he's at home...
11. I ate two doughnuts today.
12. I want to cut my hair short, again. Like Victoria Beckham.
13. The Ped-Egg is another new favorite- it saves my heels which are the worst I have ever seen- genetic- thanks to my mom!
14. My kids eat cereal every morning; even if I offer eggs, french toast, etc.
15. I have control issues- I have a hard time letting my kids pick out their own shoes- character shoes, shirts are not cute. Pajamas I am ok with.
16. Chocolate is my favorite.
17. I secretly hope Julia will love Harp and Ballet, like me.
18. Pottery Barn is my favorite design- wish I had an unlimited budget.
19. Spending my birthday last year with my kids at Build a Bear is one of my favorite memories- they even rang the bell for me- the 31 year old.
20. I knew I wanted to be a teacher a long time ago-like when my sisters had no choice but to come to "school" every Sunday afternoon. Poor things.
21. I love to plan events- like the Nelson Cousin Day Camp every August.
22. Graduating from college is still surreal to me; then using my degree as much as I have has been even more surreal. Love it.
23. I really have the greatest friends in the world. Really.
24. I love my dysfunctional Family- the one I was raised in.
25. I try all day to be more Love and Logic- it makes me feel like a competent parent; and believe me- I have read a lot of books on parenting.
26. I don't want to put myself in the "Direct Sales" category because I never want my friends and family to feel any pressure- I will love you regardless of whether you buy Scentsy from me.
27. I don't like Pokemon, Beyblade, or Blue Dragon- my boys love it but I think it's crap.
28. I don't like seafood. Can't. Eat. It.
29. My left hip is making me feel like an old lady... I've GOT to lose the baby weight, fast.
30. I will be running next spring again- it's really great therapy for me.
31. I fear that I have an outrageous addiction to entitlement.
32. I look forward to General Conference like it's a holiday.
33. I LOVE Holidays. Every. Single. One.
34. Right now, I am fascinated with the Women of Genesis.
35. I attribute that interest to a book called "The Red Tent"
36. Which might be my next book club pick.
37. I really don't like blow-drying my hair- it takes forever, but if I don't then I look terrible.
38. I am a Wal-Mart Shopper because it's cheap- but I really don't like their store.
39. Target suits me better- but can't bring myself to buy things there sometimes knowing I can buy it for cheaper somewhere else. See # 38.
40. I don't think I could ever be a vegetarian. I love Hamburgers. At Red Robin.
41. Our Pediatric office is the best. Call me if you want to know which one.
42. I love Scentsy. It motivates me, lifts my spirits, and I like things to smell good.
43. I got a super-simple phone because I don't like overly-techy things.
44. That's my own word. Overly-techy.
45. I believe I'll be on Oprah someday for something great. Just don't know what.
46. I'm afraid of singing a solo- but it's a goal of mine to sing one.
47. Sometimes I feel guilty going on a date with my hubby.
48. Because I feel like I am abandoning my kids. Which is sad because I need a break sometimes.
49. I love to swim- but can't dive and can't help plugging my nose.
50. Driving in Utah County is really frustrating for me for some reason.
51. Not that I didn't live there for like- 18 years, but it's bad.
52. Everytime I have to go to BYU I see accidents all over waiting to happen.
53. Scuba Diving=claustrophobia for me- but I'd like to try it!
54. I love children's books- but lately found Pinkalicious totally unacceptable.
55. Which is why I returned it to Scholastic.
56. Reading to my kids every night is more fun for me, I think.
57. Education is so important; and I believe it's never too late to keep learning.
58. I am really behind in Scrapbooking but I keep thinking that I will catch up.
59. Wishing I had Julia potty trained before baby...
60. Wondering what this new little boy will bring to our family; what his personality will be like.
61. We saved a little hummingbird yesterday.. I love fun adventures with my kids.
62. I wish I was fluent in American Sign Language- I think it's awesome and beautiful.
63. Watching Jordan get on the bus is both fun and sad for me.
64. But I am not willing to home-school him because I don't think they turn out well adjusted- no offense.
65. I don't like complainers. I try not to be one.
66. Just call me non-confrontational.
67. Am I only on 67?
68. Fall is my favorite season.
69. Which is why I just ordered a Pumpkin Roll Scentsy Bar.
70. I'm not sure I can make it to 101 random things.
71. I have heartburn a lot lately.
72. I need help in reducing clutter.
73. I just got some really great pics of Julia from Tina Miera.
74. First time I have had belly shots of me from Tina Miera- I love what she took!
75. Jamie brought me flowers last week and they still look beautiful.
76. I ate another doughnut today.
77. Ryan makes the best dutch oven potatoes, ever.
78. I need to go wash my face.
79. Wishing that toys would find their own way back to the toybox.
80. Finally washed the baby bedding today.
81. Zupa's is my new favorite :).
82. I teach Harp lessons now and didn't know I could do it!
83. I can't see the numbers on my computer!
84. I watched Glee tonight- not sure if I loved it.
85. I am really picky lately- didn't love "The Propoal" like I thought I would.
86. Wishing I had a massive gift card to Taipan after visiting today- would be so much fun to have a shopping spree there for our new place.
87. I need glass for frames that got busted in the move... any ideas?
88. I love my kids. Which is why I love pictures of them from Tina Miera.
89. Missing my old neighbors but loving the new.
90. It's the Greek Festival downtown this weekend and can I say, "Yum!"
91. The only reason I know about the Greek Festival is because my brother Dave served his mission in Greece and we made it a family tradition to go.
92. I love milk.
93. Especially with Oreos.
94. Which is what I am going to eat in a minute.
95. Before bed.
96. Which means that I ate a doughnut, ice cream and oreos- all in a day.
97. Not looking forward to standing on the scale at my dr. appt. tomorrow.
98. I say Dr. but I see Certified Nurse Midwives for my pregnancies- they are the best!
99. My next Preschool pet will be fish in a fishtank!
100. I am really excited about this new little boy.
101. Can't wait to hold a new baby!

4 comments:

Jamie said...

So fun! I didn't know you swam like me...nose plugged, no diving ;). My tip for the glass is to call a glass/window store (like Jones Paint & Glass here is AF). They'll cut whatever size you need and it's cheaper than anywhere else I've found.

Steph said...

Fun Amanda!
I am with you on the character shoes...our rule is no character anything, except pajamas and backpacks. I just don't like them!

Are you going to teach preschool again? (wondering from your preschool pet comment). :)
Glad you are loving your new house and neighbors!

Jaynan said...

I agree with so many of these. Kindred Spirits.

Lizz said...

I would love to see more tina mira pics. she does a great job!