OK, so during my daily blog stalking, I saw where someone (who happens to be friends with my blog guru, Jenny) compiled a list of 100 things about herself. Wondering if I could come up with THAT many things, I started racking my brain. Some of you who read this may know some of these things about me, but there are some that I know you probably won't. And...I must admit, I stole some ideas off of others' I've seen.
So, here goes.....
1. I am a middle child. My sister is 2 years and 2months older than I am; my brother is 4 years and 8 months younger.
2. I am the only one in my immediate family who is left handed. This even includes Warren's immediate family, too. My grandmother's sister was left handed, and Warren's grandmother and aunt are, so I'm holding out hope that at least one of my girls will be. Reese definitely isn't, but there have been many occasions when one twin, if not both, has held her fork/spoon in her left! Since none of them look like me, maybe they'll get the left handed thing.
3. I started wearing glasses in the 4th grade & contacts in the 7th grade--only one of my immediate family to do this, too. Course, the sis and bro did start wearing glasses once they hit high school and college. My children must be doomed to have bad eyesight!
4. I had braces put on my teeth in the 7th grade as well. It was a banner year! :) This is also something that just happened to me!
5. I had to have my top braces put back on in the 9th grade! I hated that!!
6. I lived next door to my maternal grandparents until I moved away to college.
7. I saw my grandparents EVERYDAY until leaving for college. And I came home a lot of weekends, and usually spent the night at their house! Miss those days so much; I could count on them for anything! Even a 5am phone call when I had been awake all night sick with the stomach virus. I knew they'd be awake and I was needing me some comfort; they had no problem with my calling collect! :)
8. I LOVE 80's music--not all 80's, but most of it just makes me smile! :)
9. I go by my middle name, Brooke, which was given to me in honor of my maternal grandfather's older brother, Brooks, who had passed away several years before I was born. Didn't really like my name when I was little, but it's become more popular now.
10. I have only been to 4 music concerts in my life, and it's a pretty eclectic group---REM, Garth Brooks, Celine Dion & Rick Springfield.
11. I've only been out of the country once--on our honeymoon cruise.
12. The only time I've been on a plane was flying to Miami in order to leave on our cruise!
13. I got engaged at my very favorite place on earth, my grandparent's church campground. (see the campmeeting link to the right to see/read more about it)
14. I lived in the same house until I left for
college.
15. I attended the same
private school from kindergarten through 12th grade.
16. I love having my toenails painted. I had my first (and only at this typing) pedicure last year. I'm dying for another. My feet look so much better with polish on my toes!! (I am not a feet person, don't like 'em, never have, except cute little baby feet. Those are okay!)
17. I asked my husband out on our first date!!!
18. I almost missed that first date because I had been sick with the stomach virus three days prior!
19. My hubby and I have always talked about having four children--we're almost there. Although people think we're nuts since we have a 4 year old and 2 year old twins. We haven't totally decided yay or nay. We'll keep you posted! :)
20. I was a member of a
sorority in college, but I DEFINITELY do NOT consider myself to be a 'sorority girl.'
21. I was a cheerleader for three years in high school.
22. I was my class salutatorian.
23. I played the clarinet in the 5th and 6th grade band--2 years! WOW!
24. I wanted to be a TV journalist when I was younger.
25. I would LOVE to see Hollywood--the stars on the walk of fame, the famous Hollywood sign, the Chinese theater.
26. I was an English major in college.
27. I taught middle school English for four years.
28. I HATE folding and putting away laundry. Gathering it up and washing it, not a problem. Actually doing something with it once it's folded gets to me!
29. I HATE cleaning the house. I probably would like doing it more if my kiddos would help me keep it clean.
30. I sometimes wish that I had attended
MSU. Glad though that I didn't because I wouldn't have the family I do now. God sure does know what He's doing!
31. I tend to be a people pleaser; I don't like for people to be upset with me.
32. I HATE confrontation.
33. I lived with my future in-laws before getting married.
34. I often think about moving back to Cleveland, MS.
35. I bite my nails--horrible habit, I know!
36. I have NEVER smoked a cigarette or cigar and will not ever.
37. I almost had 2 dates for a Phi Mu party!
38. I LOVE drinking
Dr. Pepper; it's my drink of choice.
39. I love veggies fresh from the garden; my granddaddy's tomaotes were the BEST. And my Uncle Ralph's cucumbers topped off the best salads (but I usually just sliced 'em up and ate 'em like chips).
40. I can't live without red meat; I could never be a vegetarian.
41. Vanilla really is my favorite flavor of ice cream; unoriginal, I know, but classic!
42. I saw
Keith Urban going into the movie theater in Franklin, TN.
43.
LeAnn Rimes told us that Reese was a very cute baby. She and her family were eating at the same restaurant we were one Sunday afternoon. I had to take Reese to the bathroom to change her diaper, and LeAnn and her mother smiled at us, and I could tell they liked Reese! Before leaving, she stopped by our table to say hi and tell us what a cute baby we had. Cool story for Reese to know about!
44. I love watching
CBS soap operas, especially
The Young and the Restless. Although, I don't watch them as much as I used to.
45. I am not very athletic; never played any sport.
46. I am not a big fan of tattoos, but I really like wathing
Miami Ink.
47. I am a die hard Alabama fan!! Roll Tide Roll!!!
48. I was deathly afraid of dogs and pretty much all animals when I was little.
49. I am allergic to cats.
50. I am not allergic to any medications that I know of.
51. I have only been a bridesmaid once in my life; in 9th grade for my cousin's wedding.
52. I wish I could sing, and mean SING.
53. My hair won't hold curl, even if I roll it. I think I give new meaning to the term straight hair. Had I lived in the 60's, I never would have had to iron my hair.
54. I have NEVER had a broken bone (knock wood).
55. I was 26 years old the first time I was ever in the hospital, other than the day I was born. (I am now 31).
56. I have been put to sleep once for a medical procedure.
57. I have moved nine different times in the 8 years I've been married.
58. I have never rolled anyone's yard.
59. I wish I had more time to read more books. My library card is just going to waste!
60. I love cupcakes, especially the ones made from Pillsbury yellow cake mix frosted with vanilla icing. Too bad my waistline doesn't love them, too!
61. I notice when billboard/commercials/news articles have misspelled words and grammatical errors. Drives me crazy. Guess that's just the English major in me!
62. I am not a big fan of rain unless I can sleep in and not have to go anywhere while it's raining.
63. I adore my first mother's day present that Reese helped her daddy pick out for me, a pear shaped amethyst necklace. Love it!!
64. I have never consistently worked out until recently. But, I'm doing much better with it now, and I've been able to get ito some jeans I haven't worn since college! Go me!
65. I will probably never wear a two piece bathing suit again unless I go under the knife!
66. There are a lot of things that I've wanted that I've gotten, and probably even more things that I haven't gotten. The most rewarding and special things that I have gotten are my husband and my 3 girls!
67. I hated going to school until I was in the 9th grade.
68. I do not have any real musical talent--can't sing, don't play an instrument.
69. My wedding was almost conducted in the dark. It was a stormy night, and the lights in my church flickered as I was getting ready to walk down the aisle!
70. I served in the Columbus Pilgrimage once. I didn't really enjoy it then, but now that I'm older, I'd do it again if asked.
71. I loved
Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties. I would love to meet him one day, but I'd either be too star struck to say anything or I'd be so excited I couldn't shut up. Either way, I know I'd probably freak him out!
72. I love getting mail--not bills--mail!
73. I would always fall asleep first at slumber parties, and my 'friends' knew I was afraid of animals (see #48), so they would try to put their cats in my sleeping bag with me. With friends like that, who needed enemies, right? :)
74. In college, I could stay up/out past midnight. Eight years of marriage and three very active little girls later, it's 11 pm MAX!
75. I love to chew gum.
76. I have over 100 pair of shoes, much to my husband's chagrin.
77. I hate it when someone tickles my feet.
78. I bruise really really easily.
79. My first car was a 1986 blue Honda Prelude! Loved it!!!!! It was a 5 speed, and it was great, except that the a/c didn't work well, and when it would rain, water would seep in through the trunk and into the back seat. I've told Warren that I really want our girls to know how to drive a 5 speed!
80. As a senior in high school, my curfew was 10:30 (long story), and I lived 30 minutes from town! Bummer!
81. If my feelings get hurt, I usually just let them be hurt. I don't say anything and kinda 'stew' in it for a while.
82. I would love to have a pool (and someone to take care of the maintenance on it!).
83. I carved my initials into my mom's piano bench. To this day, I have no idea why I did it!
84. I shared a room with my sister until the 7th grade.
85. I am not a big fan of bugs of any kind; really, what are their purpose?
86. Besides my honeymoon cruise, I have never been out of the southeastern portion of the country.
87. I am dying to go to Europe.
88. My parents eloped one week after meeting each other on a blind date.
89. I don't pray as often as I should.
90. I have developed a temper over the last couple of years.
91. I don't tell the people I love often enough that I do love them.
92. I love the beach--wish we had a condo so we could escape sometimes.
93. I helped my granddaddy feed the pigs that he raised.
94. My pinkie fingernail became infected when I was little and fell off! Weird!!!
95. I tend to panic over things, especially if my kiddos are hurting.
96. I hate being 'stomach virus' sick--no more details here.
97. I am not a bed maker; I hardly ever do it unless I'm cleaning the house thoroughly or I'm changing sheets.
98. I do love sleeping on freshly laundered sheets.
99. I cannot sleep if it's too hot; I like to be cool, even though I am pretty cold natured.
100. I want lasik eye surgery, but my eyes just water at the thought of someone messing with them!
My sweet girls in the bath. Anna just walked over to Reese and sat in her lap for a few minutes. I just love their faces in this picture! There are times when they are really going at it and screaming and hollering and just being 'tookie', but most of the time they are really sweet with each other. I told myself that I would take or post many more bath shots since the girls are getting older, but nothin' is showing in this one, so I thought it'd be okay! :)
