Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog... some random, some weird. Tag 7 friends at the end of your post.
I've been meaning to do this for a few days now (realizing that if I don't play along, I might never get tagged again... and I think it's kind of fun!!) and was reminded tonight, by two things. First of all, I saw Janiece at church (and I finally met her beautiful Julia) AND I came across this photo of me and the boys, taken by Dave one year ago, today...
Here you go:
1.) Breastfeeding kicked my butt. I didn't breastfeed Theo. In restrospect, I didn't try hard enough. Granted, we had a rough start as Mama and son, but if I could have pulled myself together a little bit more (emotionally speaking) I probably could have pulled it off. I did breastfeed Emmett, but there was more than one moment when I wanted to quit. Specifically, I remember my second night in the hospital, after he was born. I couldn't get him to eat. I was watching Forrest Gump, and crying harder than I had ever cried before in my life (or since, for that matter.) "Me and Jenny goes together like peas and carrots." It was almost enough to break me.
2.) I wasn't attracted to Dave when I first met him. I thought he looked a bit like Mr. Kowalski, my high school math teacher. I think it was his nose.
3.) I used to have a pierced navel. I have three little tattoos, too. They are all on my backside. Most often, I don't even think about the fact that they are there. Sometimes, I'm surprised when I catch a glimpse of them in the mirror. I wish I'd never gotten them.
4.) I'm seriously starting to consider running a full marathon. I'm training with a friend for a half that she is running in January. It's been so much fun, and relatively easy. Even enjoyable!! I think I want to go the distance.
5.) I wanted to be a podiatrist when I was little (thanks for the cue, Janiece.) To this day, I love picking at funky things on feet... dead skin, warts, hang nails. I have a feeling that this fact about me will either make you giggle or completely repulse you. Oh, well... I continue on my quest to be more "real" here...
6.) Erin and I picked up a hitchhiker. There, I said it.
7.) I aspire to be more like each of my sisters, who couldn't be more different from one another. I strive toward Meggan's tenacity, Jessica's judiciousness, and Casey's resoluteness. (Oddly enough, these same things are what bugs me the most about them, too!! And I say that in the most loving way possible...) I am continually learning from each of them.
And so, if you choose to play along, I would like to learn 7 new things about you:
Angie K., Shan, Gillian, Norbyah, Greta, Christine, and Becca!!
7 comments:
I'm giggling!
I wanted to be a podiatrist too. Weird how we both are like that. Although I also wanted to be a butcher and a stockbroker. I'm glad you think I'm resolute, because sometimes I think I can never make up my mind. :) And one more think, Mr. Kowalski???? Beeker??? I mean, I like picking on Dave, but NO WAY!
just wondering... would judicious be interchangeable with judgemental?
Yes! Nice blog post hon.
Okay! Consider yourself officially training for a full marathon. Wanna do Madison! I'm game! You game?
I NEED a podiatrist right now in my life. I am officially losing my first toenail (due to the marathon) See don't you want to do one now? Your toenails can bleed and get all gnarly and you can pick on them! You'll be in heaven :)
I need to hear the hitchhiker story...obviously.
I was also surprised you regret your tattoos!
Okay! I need to start composing my list I see.
love you
did i know about your tattoos? or your pierced navel? maybe. not sure. i regret mine too. funny how things like that seemed like a cool idea when we were younger...now i've forgotten about mine too. but, they keep me humble. remind me of where i once was in my life. the good (and bad) choices i made.
I have to admit, I totally understand the foot thing. I am game for playing along, but I am trying to finish addressing my Christmas cards, so I will try and post my 7 tomorrow.
Oh man, that's a great list! One of them even had me slap my palm to my forehead as a response... how's that for engaging your audience!?
Oooo - did I just get tagged?! Seven things, huh, I could handle that!
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