1. Typically, what time do you wake up? Currently I wake up when Jack does, in between 8 and 9am, but I am working towards waking up before him so I can have some time to myself to get some things done before the "day begins".
2. On a good night, what time are you kids in bed? He normally goes down around 8pm (sometimes I try to keep him up a little later so Britton can see him when he gets home from school).
3. How long have you been a mommy? A little over a year.
4. How old were you when you became a mommy? 26
5. What is your favorite kids tv show? Although I don't necessarily "like" kids tv shows, I find myself following what is on when Jack is watching. He has shown an interest in a variety of shows...Blue's Clues, The Backyardigans, Wonder Pets, Dragon Tales, Word World, Super Why, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, My Friends Tigger and Pooh, and even Barney. But I think his favorite is (and my Mom says that it was my favorite when I was little also) Sesame Street. Maybe that's why he probably watches it every day...and if we miss the 1pm showing, I'll get it from On Demand for him. Most of the time he likes a show for background noise, but not Sesame Street...he's glued for just about the entire hour.
6. What is your least favorite kids tv show? Out of the shows I listed above, Barney is my least favorite...and if you ask me I'll probably tell you I can't stand it, but I'm not sure that's entirely true. I don't mind letting Jack watch it because he likes it and it teaches good principles of friendship, manners, and the preschool basics. What I don't like is how extremely cheesy it is.
7. What is your favorite chore? How about least favorite...dishes!
8. What is your favorite meal to cook? I think it might just be spaghetti (see dilemma below).
9. What meal do you cook most often? Lately, it has been (Puerto Rican) beans and rice.
10. What is your kids favorite meal? I think it is any kind of pasta with a tomato sauce...spaghetti being the easiest. Although Britton doesn't mind eating it, that is his least favorite so I don't make it that often. :(
11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids? Bathtime, playing with Jack...especially when he makes up fun new games. You can see the joy written all over his face when he plays with "Dad".
12. What are 5 things that make you smile when you're being a mom?
#1) When I can hear Jack just chillin' in his crib...kicking the walls, "singing", jabbering, etc.
#2) [Now that he is learning to talk...] When he "talks" to me (or Britton).
#3) When Jack has accomplished something he has been working on and then wants me to see what he's done...the pride and excitement on his face are enough to make me burst.
#4) His silent laugh is hilarious! He squeezes his eyes shut, lifts his top lip so you can see his teeth as he scrunches his nose up and lets his bottom lip hang down so his mouth is wide open. The he ducks his head a little and rounds his shoulders and then bobs his whole body as if he is nodding his head "yes".
#5) Imagining that one day he will (hopefully) be proud of me.
13. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be? Everywhere...I want to show my kids how fun life can be, and I want to see and learn new things about new places and I want them to experience it right along with me.
14. When was the last time you went out without your kids? On Saturday we decided to take a drive as a family. A little silly, but we had fun. We packed a lunch and just drove around. Poor Jack, I guess we didn't really go "out".
15. What is your favorite past time/activity to do with your kids? Since we've only been at this for about a year, there hasn't been much time to delegate a favorite activity, but something I am grateful for (and hope it continues as steady as it has been for the last little while) is reading the scriptures nightly. Even though Jack doesn't understand what we are doing, he is as much a part of the ritual as Britton or I are.
16. Name one thing you said you would never do as a mom? I'm sure I have at least one of these, but my mind is blank right now.
17. Name one thing you do, that your own mom did? We share a dislike of shopping...actually I am enjoying it more now but most of the time it is the biggest chore.
18. What is your favorite quality your mom has? Unconditional love for me (and everything that goes along with it).
19. What is your favorite kids book? When I was little, it was The Diggingest Dog.
20. What is your advice for new moms? Figure out what works for you and do it...and don't get too hung up on those people that insist they know how to do it better than you do (or will do) because they are wrong! :)
21. What is the most heartbreaking/scariest moment as a mom? He recently began crying when I leave him (go out the door and shut it behind me). It's heartbreaking for just a second until I tell myself he will be just fine and happy in less than a minute. My scariest moment as a mom was Jack's first time in a restaurant (at about 7 months). I was a little frustrated and anxious because Jack had just learned how to yell to get his way. I gave him cracker to eat and he started choking (the first time that had ever happened). I don't remember if it was me or Britton that got him out of the high chair, turned him upside down, and banged on his back, but he was fine and it all happened in less than one minute. I was so tightly wound I got a to-go box and we left as soon as we could pay.
22. What is your most joyful moment being a mom? When Jack comes to me on his own accord for a cuddle. It is the BEST! (Not to mention few and far between.)
23. When was the last time you were told "I love you" by one of your kids? Jack is learning to talk right now, so I have to be creative with what I think I hear, but I haven't really heard "I love you" yet...I think I just want to wait until he really says it - and I can't wait.
24. When was the last time you told one of your kids "I love you"? Just a few minutes ago when I laid him down for a nap...but it's like every minute when he's awake.
2. On a good night, what time are you kids in bed? He normally goes down around 8pm (sometimes I try to keep him up a little later so Britton can see him when he gets home from school).
3. How long have you been a mommy? A little over a year.
4. How old were you when you became a mommy? 26
5. What is your favorite kids tv show? Although I don't necessarily "like" kids tv shows, I find myself following what is on when Jack is watching. He has shown an interest in a variety of shows...Blue's Clues, The Backyardigans, Wonder Pets, Dragon Tales, Word World, Super Why, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, My Friends Tigger and Pooh, and even Barney. But I think his favorite is (and my Mom says that it was my favorite when I was little also) Sesame Street. Maybe that's why he probably watches it every day...and if we miss the 1pm showing, I'll get it from On Demand for him. Most of the time he likes a show for background noise, but not Sesame Street...he's glued for just about the entire hour.
6. What is your least favorite kids tv show? Out of the shows I listed above, Barney is my least favorite...and if you ask me I'll probably tell you I can't stand it, but I'm not sure that's entirely true. I don't mind letting Jack watch it because he likes it and it teaches good principles of friendship, manners, and the preschool basics. What I don't like is how extremely cheesy it is.
7. What is your favorite chore? How about least favorite...dishes!
8. What is your favorite meal to cook? I think it might just be spaghetti (see dilemma below).
9. What meal do you cook most often? Lately, it has been (Puerto Rican) beans and rice.
10. What is your kids favorite meal? I think it is any kind of pasta with a tomato sauce...spaghetti being the easiest. Although Britton doesn't mind eating it, that is his least favorite so I don't make it that often. :(
11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids? Bathtime, playing with Jack...especially when he makes up fun new games. You can see the joy written all over his face when he plays with "Dad".
12. What are 5 things that make you smile when you're being a mom?
#1) When I can hear Jack just chillin' in his crib...kicking the walls, "singing", jabbering, etc.
#2) [Now that he is learning to talk...] When he "talks" to me (or Britton).
#3) When Jack has accomplished something he has been working on and then wants me to see what he's done...the pride and excitement on his face are enough to make me burst.
#4) His silent laugh is hilarious! He squeezes his eyes shut, lifts his top lip so you can see his teeth as he scrunches his nose up and lets his bottom lip hang down so his mouth is wide open. The he ducks his head a little and rounds his shoulders and then bobs his whole body as if he is nodding his head "yes".
#5) Imagining that one day he will (hopefully) be proud of me.
13. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be? Everywhere...I want to show my kids how fun life can be, and I want to see and learn new things about new places and I want them to experience it right along with me.
14. When was the last time you went out without your kids? On Saturday we decided to take a drive as a family. A little silly, but we had fun. We packed a lunch and just drove around. Poor Jack, I guess we didn't really go "out".
15. What is your favorite past time/activity to do with your kids? Since we've only been at this for about a year, there hasn't been much time to delegate a favorite activity, but something I am grateful for (and hope it continues as steady as it has been for the last little while) is reading the scriptures nightly. Even though Jack doesn't understand what we are doing, he is as much a part of the ritual as Britton or I are.
16. Name one thing you said you would never do as a mom? I'm sure I have at least one of these, but my mind is blank right now.
17. Name one thing you do, that your own mom did? We share a dislike of shopping...actually I am enjoying it more now but most of the time it is the biggest chore.
18. What is your favorite quality your mom has? Unconditional love for me (and everything that goes along with it).
19. What is your favorite kids book? When I was little, it was The Diggingest Dog.
20. What is your advice for new moms? Figure out what works for you and do it...and don't get too hung up on those people that insist they know how to do it better than you do (or will do) because they are wrong! :)
21. What is the most heartbreaking/scariest moment as a mom? He recently began crying when I leave him (go out the door and shut it behind me). It's heartbreaking for just a second until I tell myself he will be just fine and happy in less than a minute. My scariest moment as a mom was Jack's first time in a restaurant (at about 7 months). I was a little frustrated and anxious because Jack had just learned how to yell to get his way. I gave him cracker to eat and he started choking (the first time that had ever happened). I don't remember if it was me or Britton that got him out of the high chair, turned him upside down, and banged on his back, but he was fine and it all happened in less than one minute. I was so tightly wound I got a to-go box and we left as soon as we could pay.
22. What is your most joyful moment being a mom? When Jack comes to me on his own accord for a cuddle. It is the BEST! (Not to mention few and far between.)
23. When was the last time you were told "I love you" by one of your kids? Jack is learning to talk right now, so I have to be creative with what I think I hear, but I haven't really heard "I love you" yet...I think I just want to wait until he really says it - and I can't wait.
24. When was the last time you told one of your kids "I love you"? Just a few minutes ago when I laid him down for a nap...but it's like every minute when he's awake.
I tag: Christy, Esther, Jessica, Layce, and Tracie (If you'd like to do it :P)
9 comments:
Cute Stephanie! I love your answers for number 5 and 24 best! That's a great picture of you and Jack too!
I also love that picture!! You are a super mom! Thanks for doing this tag, it makes me super excited to have these experiences. Things here are going well, except that I'm so tired all the time. Take care!!
you are such a cute mom!
I thought this was way cute! Even though you didn't tag me I did it too. It's fun to think about these things sometimes. Love that picture!
I am so glad you did this tag! I think it is so cute! I am so jealous that Jack will watch a whole hour of Sesame Street! That is so scary when he choked at the Restaurant! That had to have been so hard!
how cute! being a mommy is the bestest thing ever! you are so good to watch all of those shows with Jack. I don't do well with little kid shows, that is why we watch Hairspray and Enchanted!
This is awesome! And what a great picture of you and Jack. His eyes are gorgeous! You mentioned a lot of things that I need to do in my life. Thank you!
This was so cute to read!! I love the picture!
Thank you for reminding me!! I've been meaning to take all the last names off. I just did it!
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