You Got Twenty Questions?

I've seen this played on quite a few blogs and I've always wanted to do it, but honestly I haven't done it mostly because of two reasons:

a) I've always assumed no one would ask anything.

b) I've always assumed I'd get tons of questions (many I'd be afraid to answer).

After pondering it for a few weeks, I have decided that I'll go ahead and play. There are some rules, though! I know. Bummer. Sorry. But would life be like without rules, huh? I promise. They're easy ones.

1) There must be at least 20 questions for me to write a post answering them.

2) You can ask anything you want, about any topic. I will answer to the best of my ability each question.

3) If the question is from an "Anonymous" reader, then I reserve the right not to answer, therefore not counting it as "a question". That said, of course, I welcome questions from Anonymous readers.

(Was that confusing?)

4) Play nice! :)

So are you ready to play? I look forward to reading your questions.

Have fun!

Right now I'm off to take AJ to the doctor to see what she can do about his croupy, icky, cough that just won't go away!

But before I sign off, I wanted to say thank you and give a shout out to my new friend, Kristin, who lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, for coming out of lurkdom and saying hello! You rock, girl! I am so glad to meet you.

Are You Ready For Some Fun? I See You Peeking!

Since I'm a bit behind because of the book I wrote in 3 days, I need to catch up on some things I've been wanting to post. So, that leaves me with breaking this post up into 3 topics.

I'm glad that you guys laughed along with me, even while gagging, about the Ped-Egg post. Someone emailed me and asked me if was true. A.B.S.O.L.U.T.E.L.Y! Amanda and sweet hubby were in the room, albeit not paying attention, when it happened. But, they sure did swing their heads around when I yelled "G-R-O-O-O-S-S-S-S, A.J.!" Now my real reason for bringing up the Ped-Egg is because so many of you have asked about my opinion on it that I figured I'd answer on here.

I love it! Being a Floridian who practically lives in sandals and can't afford $35.00 pedicures every week, this is the answer to prayers. I hop out of the shower and it takes practically no time to use. You just file, flip it over, use the Emory board side and then rub some cream on your footsies! Voila! Perfectly smooth and beautiful tootsies that feel and look soft and silky. (No, I don't own stock in Ped-Egg, nor do I work for them.) And the best part? No mess! Unless you have a two year old that decides he wants to make himself a shake from dead flesh. GAG!

Seriously, for the $10.00 (and now I think you can get 2 for $10.00) you can't beat it! Do you own one? What do you think? I may even pick one up to give away on here sometime soon.

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My friend, Sara, had a cool little meme (there's that word again that I must look up) that I thought we would fun to play along. Here are the rules:

If you want to play, leave a comment on this post letting me know, and I’ll assign you a letter. You write about ten things you love that begin with your assigned letter, and post it at your place. When people comment on your list, you give them a letter, and the chain continues on and on...

Sara assigned me the letter "B". So here goes....

Babies - I have six Babies that I treasure with all my heart!

Boys - Four of my six Babies are Boys! They are without a doubt so much fun and I would have ten more if the Lord allowed it (and my husband wouldn't institutionalize me). Their hearts always Belong to Mama.

Blogging - Yep, Blogging is one of my few vices. I love writing in my Blog and I love my Bloggy friends!

Breakfast - I never eat Breakfast while at home, unless it's the weekend. But I love going out for Breakfast. YUMMERS!

Butterflies - I love watching Butterflies flying around me. For some reason, since my grandmother passed away seeing a Butterfly always reminds me of her. Not sure why because she never really mentioned a love for them, but it reminds me of when a gentle spirit she had.

Bible - My Bible is definitely a huge need in my life. The acronym Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth is perfect. Can't live without it!

Bed - I love my Bed! I had back surgery almost 6 years ago and my back has never been the same since. Sweet hubby and I got a Sleep Number Bed about 2 years ago and I never wake up with backaches anymore. (Nope, not another company I endorse. I just love sleeping comfy.)

Books - I love reading, both fiction and non-fiction! I've made that a new hobby again in my life since A.J. now goes to story time at the library once a week. So, I try and grab a Book and read one a week.

Bar-b-ques - There's nothing more fun, especially during the summer when you're hanging out with family and friends, than to have a Bar-b-que. Doesn't matter what you throw on there, I just love it.

Brother - I sure do love my Brother. I don't see him as much as I like and he's quite the opposite end of the spectrum from me, but I thank God for him everyday. He's a year older than I am. I think every girl should have a Brother!

That about wraps up this section. That was fun! Thanks, Sara! Now, if you want to play along, leave me a comment and I will assign you a letter. Sara was nice enough not to give me an "X" or a "Z", so I'll try and do the same. I look forward to reading about 10 things YOU love!

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The last section is the part where you need to pay close attention to the shameless begging. Ever since I began blogging, I anxiously await for this day to roll around. But, dog-gone-it, every year (well, 2 years now) I've missed it.

So, this is the one-time-of-year, my friends (Gee, I sounded a bit like John McCain there...heh.), that I plead for your identity. Your opportunity has arrived to COME OUT OF THE CLOSET! Yes, YOU! I see you peeking! I'm holding my hand out, all you have to do is grab it and I'll pull you out of lurkdom. It'll be fast! Whooooosh! It's nice out here. Really. You have to trust me! (Now I sound like Jack Bauer.)



January 12, 2009, was National Delurking Day and I missed it. ::sniff: (Can you hear the whining wrapped in a bit of groveling?) I've met some of the most absolute, sweetest people because they had the courage to come out. I know you can do it!

Hmmm...how else can I convince you? A Ped-Egg? Or maybe posting some recent pictures of the kiddos? Oh, I know! I know! How's this?

Will you comment in a box?

Will you comment with a fox?

Will you comment here or there?

Will you comment anywhere?

Ok! Somebody stop me! I'm outta control! We've obviously been reading Dr. Seuss w-a-y too much around here lately. I gotta say that if after reading that public display of humiliation, it doesn't make you come out, I don't know what will.

Sshh...I have a secret. You can even de-lurk privately and send me an Email. Woohoo!

It's Monday Again...And Look What I Got!

I am honored to have received not one, but two blog awards this week from two of my dear peeps!

The first comes from Tracy at Tracy's Corner! I love this particular award because it was given to me for being a loving mother and putting my children first! That made me smile BIG! Thank you, Tracy!

The second award comes from Undercover Princess! Shucks, thank you so very much! I love it! I truly am humbled that my little 'ole blog is followed by so many wonderful readers. I'm still a bit baffled as to why, but whatever the reason, I am humbled. Thank you, again. I love you guys!!

Now, do you remember what happens on Mondays? Yes! It's Not Me, Monday! of course.

I really must put a disclaimer with this first Not Me, because it is truly disgusting! Therefore, there was no way that it was me that left my Ped-Egg on my nightstand after talking a shower last night never thinking that AJ would come into my room, open up said Ped-Egg, and pour the nasty callous shavings into my glass of water that I had just poured myself. But, before you think that I drank the glass of water.... I most certainly did not! Gross! HE DID!!! Yes, Siree! It was certainly not me that looked into the glass and said, "Gross, what's in there, AJ?" after I noticed him wiping his tongue with his shirt. only to be completely grossed-out and mortified when he pointed to the open Ped-Egg container. It was then definitely not me that was gagging at the thought, but still could not stop laughing. Today, two days later, my stomach still churns at the thought! Yuck! I would never be so lazy as to leave my Ped-Egg laying around, because I know how gross that is and I know that I have three inquisitive little ones that discover just about everything, including how to make Ped-Egg drinks!

It was absolutely not me that laughed so hard I was snorting when sweet husband told me he had walked into the gas station convenience store last week to buy some coffee. While waiting in line to order his coffee, a lady came up to him and asked if he was from New England. Assuming that she was going to admire his stylish Patriots jacket or maybe comment on the team, sweet husband immediately said, "Yes, I am!" She then proceeded to tell him that because she too, was from N.E., it would not bother him if she told him that the new pants he was sporting still had the size label sticker stuck to the back, running down his leg! Nope, I definitely did not laugh. I would have had much more empathy for my sweet husband.

It absolutely was not me that was so very moved today as our dear priest was giving his homily that I was nearly brought to tears. No, not because it was the rare occasion in which he was talking about our responsibility as Christians to take a stand against abortion and voice our opinions, but because I began having the mother-of-all coughing fits in the middle of his talk. I so badly wanted to hear what he had to say, since I truly was moved by his words, that I kept holding it in and puffing my cheeks while desperately trying not to make any noise. Instead, I ended up with such an incredibly loud and hoarse outburst, that I sounded like I would cough up a lung at any minute. It was so hard and so loud that tears were running down my beet-red face while I literally ran at full speed through the church (we sit in the first pew) to the exit in the back coughing so badly that I ended up throwing up in the garden right outside the front door. Yes, it was me that finally settled down and was able to walk back inside only to have missed the entire sermon.

Our family did not dress all 3 of the little ones in traditional Chinese attire and go to a local Chinese New Year party being held by the Southwest Florida Chinese Association. I was not beside myself with excitement when I heard that we could become members of this elite club and immediately signed us on. It was absolutely not me that arrived at the event hoping to find many adoptive parents with Chinese children, only to be completely (and pleasantly) surprised to find an entire community of Chinese adults and their children. It certainly was not me that was so giddy feeling like I was back in China as we sat at our table with another couple that had gone with us with their China doll, and listened to everyone around us speaking Chinese! We definitely did not love every minute of it! We surely did not sit through a comedy routine that was completely in Chinese and laugh when everyone was laughing because of course, those were the "funny parts". It truly was a great time and we are very excited that our children are a part of a real Chinese community now!

For more Not Me, Mondays! carnival fun, head over to the lady's blog who started it all, MckMama!