Sunday Stealing: Party Mummy

Sunday Stealing: The Party Mummy Meme
1. Name someone with the same birthday as you.
Amelia Earhart
2. Where was your first kiss?
In my parents garage.
3. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex? If yes, why?
Yes, he was hitting me.
4. Have you ever sung in front of a large number of people? When?
Yes, from 4th grade until my senior year of high school. I was a choir geek.
5. What's the first thing you notice about your preferred sex?
Either eyes or smile. I have a weakness for blue eyes and a crooked smile.
6. What really turns you off?
Holier than thou attitude.
7. What is your biggest mistake?
I've made so many mistakes in life how do I pick the biggest?
8. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose?
Yes
9. Say something totally random about yourself.
I have dry hands.
10. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
Way back in the 80's people said I looked like Brooke Shields. It was the eyebrows since I really don't look like her at all.
11. Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows?
I have 5 kids, of course I still watch that stuff. Just a couple weeks ago we watched Monsters VS. Aliens. It was really funny.
12. Are you comfortable with your height?
And if I say no, then what? It's not like I am ever going to grow any taller. I have been the same height since I was 12. I'm short. I compensate by marrying a man that's 6'4 and have tall kids.
13. What is the most romantic thing someone of the preferred sex has done for you?
He mopped the floor.
14. When do you know it's love?
When he's willing to mop the floor.
15. What's something that really annoys you?
Carpet.

Somniloquy

Saturday 9: Talking in Your Sleep
1. Has anyone in your life talked in their sleep?
At times hubby does, but it's usually quite mumbled. He says sometimes I will say a thing or two or talk to him before he leaves the house early in the morning which I never remember. Wednesday laughs in her sleep. My cousin used to talk so much that I could ask her questions and she would answer. That's how I found out she had lost her virginity. LOL
2. What do you like about fall?
Cooler temps, being able to open the doors & windows to air out the house after a long hot summer, small electric bills and the fall TV schedule. :)
3. Do you have an addictive personality?
Yes. I'm addicted to my hubby & kids, cats, and books. Books smell SO good I just have to have them!
4. Who was the last person to do something extra special for you?
My hubby.
5. Would you ever take someone back if they cheated on you?
Yes, if they were truly sorry, and we worked on what caused the infidelity together to prevent it from happening again. People mess up and forget that the grass is never greener on the other side. I married for better or for worse. Now if the worse becomes a weekly, monthly, yearly thing...bye-bye.
6. Are you happy with where you are in life?
Financially, no. Health wise, no. My increasing depression, no. Aging, no. Other things going on that I may eventually blog about, no. Family, yes. I have great kids (even if they do try to push my buttons daily), and a wonderful hubby who tries his best to take care of us all. Without my hubby & kids, I would jump off a cliff. Ok wait, I'm afraid of heights. I would drink Jim Jones Kool Aid (it was actually grape Flavor-aid).
7. Do you believe that you can change someone?
No. Unless it's a baby. At that point you really should change them. Phew!
8. Have you ever wished you could've had someone but you couldn't?
Of course. I still want Troy Aikman, but even though my hubby would be more than happy to let me be with him (bragging rights), I doubt Troy's wife would feel the same. Life sucks.
9. Would you ever fight someone over your significant other?
If it comes to the point that he has been screwing some homewrecker and she is hell bent on taking him then I say have him. I am not about to go fisticuffs for him. Take him. Take him and his bad habits, his bills, his new child support, his BS, his gooberness and the fact that if he cheated on me with you..he'll cheat on you with someone else.
Fight over him...please. I have better things to do like raise my kids.
If it's some psycho who believes he likes her even if he doesn't, then no I still don't fight. He can take care of that himself or press charges. Up to him.

Friday 5

1. What color is your parachute?

Black with purple zigzags.
2. Who moved your cheese?

My imaginary friend Fred who is a giant purple people eater.
3. Where’s Waldo?

Behind you to the left. No your left. How can you miss him? He's wearing a stupid hat with glasses and a red striped shirt.
4. Are you my mother?

I hope not. I have enough problems with the 5 I claim.
5. What’s happening to your body?
It's falling apart, and betraying me.

Wesley Will Be The Death Of Me!

Last week Wesley fell on his left arm while playing outside. I was informed by Wednesday that he was hurt. I didn't believe her at first because Wesley usually makes it well known when he's hurt. The kid cries at the drop of a hat. Yet he also is our most accident prone kid. So I look at his arm and it looks broken. Anthony looks at it and doesn't think it's broken. "He'll be fine. Just shake it off." We argue about it. 30 minutes of ice, even more swollen. Tried to send pictures of it to Mom (when all else fails, ask Mom) but they didn't come through. Finally (after talking to Mom) he agrees to take Wesley to the hospital.

We have had to take him once before for stitches. You get the look.

It's the look that you obviously abuse your kid. Nevermind that you have 4 others at home safe and sound, but this must be abuse. There is no more "kids being kids". I understand they have to look for it, but sometimes it's just the kid fell. Anthony got grilled the whole time about how it happened. He just let Wesley answer.

After X-rays, Anthony is right. Not broken, but torn ligaments. The doctor said he'll need surgery in the future. Great. Mom says it takes ligaments longer to heal.

So what does this accident prone kid do? Goes out and falls in the same place on that arm again. He's killing me.

If I wrap him in bubble wrap I'm being over-protective. If I don't, I am not parenting him enough. You can't win as a mom. I'm a bad mom because he got hurt. I'm a bad mom because kids should be kids but I let him be a kid. I'm a bad wife because I made Anthony take him in to the ER. Had I not, I would be a bad mom for not getting him checked out. Once again I'm a bad mom because he was out playing and fell. I was sitting next to an open window watching them and telling him to calm down but he still fell again.

The kid is killing me.

In other news, we've all been sick again (probably swine flu again) and Anthony has finally gotten it. I swear he brings it home, and is always the last to get it. I was feeling better yesterday, but I think a full day of football, NASCAR and basketball has wore me out. (I believe if you yell loud enough at the TV, they can hear you.) When I'm sick, I have to suck it up, be rational about taking a kid to the hospital, and try to stay awake while cold meds are knocking me out. When fathead is sick, the world stops revolving. Ok, he still made Sunday morning breakfast for us all, but he complained the whole time that he couldn't eat it. Just more for William.

Anthony sounds horrible today. I've talked to him 3 times since he left the house, and he just sounds worse each time. Time to come home and crawl in bed. My bad, the world stops.

So here we are Monday morning, half of us sick, one that is determined to break that wrist while falling in the backyard, a mom that's going to bubble wrap everyone, and hopefully a hubby who comes home early to rest. Just another day at the Zoo. Insanity Zoo.

Sunday Stealing: Second Part As Bad as The First

Sunday Stealing: The Strange Question Meme, Part 2
26. What color is your watch?
You imply that I have a watch. I don't.
27. What do you think of when you hear “Australia”?
Hugh Jackman half naked. Yummy.
28. Would you strip for money?
Not sure if you read my blog from Nov. 6th, but I have 10 year old twins. I have 5 kids. Kids do not make a body good. I am embarrassed to get nakey in front of my husband that created those kids with me let alone strangers! So no I wouldn't strip even if I was all that and a bag of chips. Unless it's for Hugh. :)
29. Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Neither. The few times we have fast food, hubby gets it. I think drive thru.
30. What is your favorite number?
7

3 1/2 years ago.

31. Who’s the last person you talked to on the phone?
Mom on Friday. I don't usually talk on the phone on weekends because I am spending that time with hubby & kids.
32. Any plans today?
NASCAR & football.
33. In how many states have you lived?
One- Arizona.
34. Biggest annoyance right now?
Asthma. Can't breathe. Rescue inhaler taking forever to work.
35. Last song listened to?
You imply I have listened to a song recently and that I would actually remember it.
36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?
Yes I can, can't you?
37. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Yes, her name is Kimberella. She's really not good at it, but she does it for free. Grumbles the whole time, but what can you expect for free?
38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
The Crocs Mom bought me. I have 2 pairs. The normal Crocs with a fuzzy liner and sandals. Don't care how many people think their ugly, they are comfy.
39. Are you jealous of anyone?
Troy Aikman's wife.
40. Is anyone jealous of you?
Of course! Just look at me. I am a stay at home mom of 5 with more stretch marks than a road map. My boobs sag. My tummy still has "twin skin" (despite a mini tummy tuck I had after delivering Wednesday). I hate leaving the house. I homeschool which means 24/7 with my kids that caused the road map tummy. I have OCD and wash my hands a million times a day. I am still trying to claim I'm 30. My hubby does all the shopping (including my clothes) because I hate to leave the house. My house is always a mess since my maid sucks. Have I mentioned I hate to leave the house? Yup everyone wants to be me. Psycho, insane Kimberella.
41. Do you love anyone?
Nope, I'm a psychopath that hates everyone.
42. Do any of your friends have children?
No. Of course not. Kids are a disease. They spread, multiply and make a mess. Why would I be friends with anyone that has kids?
43. What do you usually do during the day?
Hmmm, let's see....I eat bonbons, lay in bed and watch soap operas. I also play on the computer while kids are eating, homeschool, talk on the phone to hubby a few times, clean house, do laundry, cook, talk to mom, research homeschooling sites I can use for the kids, and blog.
44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
Yes, Kimberella. She's playing on the computer instead of cleaning.
45. Do you use the word hello daily?
I can't answer the phone without saying hello even though I know who it is. I still say hello to hubby when he calls 5 minutes after we just talked. It's like a knee jerk thing...I have to say it.
46. What color is your car?
Don't have a car, but our truck is white.
47. What size wedding ring do you wear?
Why, are you asking me to marry you? I'm already spoken for and the rings I wear are a size 5. (Troy if you are reading this, Anthony says you can have me as long as we take care of him. $$$)
48. Are you thinking about someone right now?

No. Yes.

49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Yes in Arlington Texas. My brother Paul took me on a roller coaster that stalled as we were going up hill. He thought it was funny. I didn't. Overall it was a good time. Until I looked over the edge.
50. How did you get your worst scar?
The brat on the right was my first c-section. Had 2 more after him. The scar is ugly and still sore sometimes. How did I get it? He refused to come out. Guess he was happy sis was out and he had the womb all to himself. Scar is ugly, has scar tissue, but it's a good scar.

Saturday 9: Dobson High

Saturday 9: Be True to Your School
1. What was your favorite subject in high school?
Choir
2. Do you watch reality shows? Which ones?
Yes...too many. I'm addicted to reality shows and thanks to DVR I can record them all. Survivor, The Amazing Race, Big Brother, Deadilest Catch, Whale Wars, all the stupid VH1 shows and more.
3. What's your favorite all time reality show?
I guess Survivor since I have watched every season.
4. Do you feel "reality" shows are real or are they faked?
I knew they were edited a certain way, but on Big Brother this last season they talked about how the producers wanted them to discuss certain things and just made it fake.
5. What did you look like when you were a teenager?
Young

6. Whose advice do you listen to?
Mom's
7. How often are you sick?
We usually aren't sick very often here at the Zoo, but this year we have all been sick a lot. Stress does that.
8. Do you like or dislike change?
I have OCD, I hate change.
9. How many times in your life have you had a broken heart?
Too many times.

Ten Years Ago I Had Twins

My twins are 10.

Here I am 10 years ago with Zadie and Zane. I was 37 weeks and 2 days. For twins 37 weeks is full term.

The upper bump is Zane and the lower bump is Zadie's butt.

William (4 1/2) holding Zadie(l) and Zane(r) hours after they were born.

Granddaddy proudly holding his twin grandkids.

Zane (2)
Zadie (2)
(4)

(6)

(10)

Zadie is a full inch taller than Zane. Zane's not happy, but Zadie is. That's my girl. Only time we Z girls are taller than the fathead boys. Sadly she is 3 inches shorter than William was at 10, which makes Zane 4 inches shorter. Zane's really not happy. He'll catch up. With a dad who is 6'4 and a granddaddy that was 6'2, he'll catch up.

I am proud of those 2 fatheads that I birthed both ways within 31 minutes apart. Of course Dad is proud she is wearing her Jimmie Johnson t-shirt. I'm not.

We don't celebrate birthdays at the Zoo. But I am proud that my babies made it to 10. They are healthy, smart and know they are loved.