I am Blank Because

I saw this on the blog "Little Miss Momma" and it spoke to me. Not only were some of her answers exactly what I would say, but her idea of writing this stuff down has motivated me to do the same on this blog, even though I know no one reads it anymore:)
I am doing this simply for the therapy that I am sure it will provide!
So here goes.

I am weird because:

*I don't like milk.
*I make our family keep our shoes in the garage.
*I have lots of clocks in my house that are not set to the correct time.
*I need lots of weighty blankets or pillows on top of my legs when I sleep at night. (A single sheet or flimsy blanket will have me tossing and turning all hours.)
*I eat air popped popcorn with real butter and salt as a meal multiple times a week.
*I am taking time out of my busy life to do this random post.
*I prefer NOT to take care of a pet.
*I like to clean. A LOT. Sometimes I like to clean and organize more than I like to be outside of my house living life, doing other things that people would deem fun.
*I have a "purchasing random magazines" addiction.
*I don't believe that dishes are truly clean unless they have been through a dishwasher cycle.
*I don't get frazzled with all the crazy messes my kids leave all over the house but I DO get frazzled when I am asked to do something on the fly.
*I prefer to have fresh, clean air coming in through the windows, at least once a day, even if it is the dead of winter. Even if snow is falling.
*I would rather shop for home furnishings and home accessories than clothing, shoes or purses yet I do not enjoy the process of decorating a house.
*I would rather scrub a MILLION toilets than blow dry my hair or fiddle with makeup and I am secretly jealous that boys can just "shower and go."
*I would rather watch an entire season in 3 nights on DVD than watch a show weekly.
*I procrastinate finishing every single project I begin, no matter how excited I am about it.
*I don't like adult feet. I mean, I appreciate what they do, but I get creeped out looking at grown up people's feet. I think all feet are ugly unless they are tiny (like age 3 or less).

I’m a bad friend because…

*I sometimes take days to check my voice mails.
*I am terrible at returning phone calls.
*I have trouble committing to activities and play dates until the last minute.
*I always say what I’m thinking.
*I am a home body and like to keep to myself.


I’m a good friend because…

*I would give any friend of mine the shirt off my back if need be.
*I do not hold grudges.
*I love my friends' kiddos like they are my own.
*I am your friend for life if you have ever even said one nice thing to me. I don't delineate between friends. I would do anything for any of them.
*I’m not afraid to get silly and slap happy.
*I always put my friends' concerns and care before my own.
*I am a home body and like to keep to myself but LOVE to have people over and USUALLY can be talked into leaving to do something fun!

I’m sad because…

*I wish my family lived closer.
*There is too much crap that goes on in the world that messes with people's lives.
*Brayden is sporadic with taking naps lately and his babyhood is slipping away.
*My kids are growing up and I know they will only be in my complete care for a short time.
*I sometimes let little things get in the way of the big picture.
*I am not living in the warm, fun town that I love.
*I am not teaching this year.
*I have lost the desire to do a lot of the fun memory keeping projects that used to bring me such joy and satisfaction.
*My stupid body won't let me have any more sweet children.
*Not everyone I love has all the comforts and joys that I have.
*I never feel like I can get all the things done that I want to.
*I miss my St. George peeps.
*I know this snow will be sticking around for at LEAST another 6 months.

I’m happy because…

*Of the many awesome people that have come into my life since we moved here.
*I have a new, fresh and clean house that is easy to take care of and warm.
*I FINALLY enjoy cooking!
*It’s that time of year when we can play Christmas music and cozy up with hot chocolate.
*My kids are thriving and healthy and doing well in school.
*Life is more simple here in this small town.
*I have a perfect view of the sunset each evening.
*I get to hear Brayden's sweet baby voice all day long and snuggle with him whenever I please (which is almost constant).
*We’re going to be visiting family and friends in Utah very, very soon. I can't wait!
*I have a perfect view of the sunset each evening.

I’m excited for…

*Black Friday and the exhilarating feeling it is to get all my Christmas shopping done in one morning!
*The new family pictures that will be in my hands within the month!
*Cousins laughing.
*Turkey eating.
*Game playing.
*Movie watching.
*Family time.

So, there it is. I find it interesting that my "weird" column is much larger than all the rest! I thought of MANY things that make me weird. I could probably think of many more actually. I guess I am glad that I have people who love me despite my weird quirks. Life is good.