A to Z

There is a LOT going on over here, so I'm doing this to avoid writing about any of it. Enjoy!

A. Age: 25 (and I am about 94% sure that that answer is correct)

B. Bed size: Queen. We finally graduated from Steve's ultra-cheap full bed where the springs were literally visible through the mattress and now have the bed of our dreams. What a difference a good mattress makes when you're pregnant. I'm still a little shocked that Sam and I both don't have severe cases of scoliosis from that mattress.

C. Chore that you hate: I really hate changing diapers. I know, I know, that is SUCH a part of being a mom, especially for the stay-at-home variety such as myself, but the fight that comes from every single change just wears on me... Why, little person, WHY do you want to continue sitting in feces?? It is so mind-boggling.

D. Dogs: I think we've covered this one before. Pug= sweet face, disposition, and would love nothing more than her own personal litterbox so she never has to set foot outside ever again. Beagle= thorn in my side.

E. Essential start to your day: A giant glass of milk followed by coffee. Oh there's a diaper change before all of that too. Which means screaming. And usually poop. But I mostly just look forward to the coffee.

F. Favorite color: Yellow. It's so happeeeeeee!!!

G. Gold or silver: Silver or white gold.

H. Height: 5'8". That was considered freakishly tall until the boys in middle school finally hit their growth spurts and caught up.

I. Instruments that you play: My fingers haven't completely forgotten how to play the piano, but I'm pretty sure my lips are no longer trained to play the trumpet or French horn. (Yes, such a band nerd.)

J. Job title: Wife. Mama. Dog feeder. Hiney-wiper. Retriever of lost toys under the couch. Chef. Chauffeur. Stroller-pusher. House cleaner. Laundry-folder. Baby-incubator.

K. Kids: Sam- 16 months; Second Baby- T minus 7 weeks.

L. Live: Fort Campbell

M. Mother's name: Mama (HA, kidding). Cathy.

N. Nicknames: Jenn (says Steve). *grunt grunt* (says Sam) 

O. Overnight hospital stays: Had jaw surgery in 2000 and a baby in 2010. I'm looking forward to my next overnight vacation at the all-inclusive resort sometime in late March. (Apparently you must BYOB as there is not a wine option on the menu. Ah, I will just add it in my overnight bag next to the super-dee-duper maxi pads.)

P. Pet peeves: I cannot stand to watch Steve bite his nails. Or rip little hairs out of his body. Both of those things give me the heebies and I've let him know this in no uncertain terms so WHY IS HE STILL DOING THESE THINGS.

Q. Quote from a movie: "I'm a short, fat slut." Goldie Hawn in Overboard.

S: Siblings: I have the SWEETEST big brother, Daniel, two younger twin brothers, Matthew and Travis, and a younger sister that has way better style than me, Elizabeth.

T: Travel favorite: I used to enjoy flying in planes, but AHAHAHAHA- no more.

U. Underwear: My underwear is the equivalent of mom jeans. But I am comfortable. Does that count for anything at all?

V. Vegetable(s) you hate: Mushrooms. Oh they're squishy and slimy and fungus-y and I can just now tolerate them on pizza. But I could probably eat anything that is surrounded by dough and sauce and cheese...

W. What makes you run late: I will go ahead and blame the child on this one. But usually it's my inability to realize that it no longer takes me 5 minutes to get ready and walk out the door. There is a small person to account for, and he needs a little entourage of things before we can leave the house for ten minutes, so I should probably start planning for outings about 30 minutes in advance.

X. X-rays you've had: Just my teeth and my arm.

Y. Yummy food that you make: I make some decent chicken recipes, as well as some killer chocolate chip banana bread.

Z. Zoo animal: I used to love the giraffes, but now hippos seem a little more relatable...