Aidan Elf

Ten on Tuesday

Ten on Tuesday questions taken from Crystal who gets them from:

(if i knew how to make it clicky, i would)

1. Where are you from? Have you lived there your whole life?

I'm from a little town in South Jersey. I haven't lived here my whole life. I started out in further south, moved a little farther north in the summer of 5th grade, then moved a town over, then back to the town after 5th grade. So far I've lived in at least 5 houses and that's not counting college. :)

2. How would you classify your clothing style?

Casual - Classic - Comfortable - Cheap {totally stole this right from Crystal...definitely my style classification, if you call what I have style}

3. What kind of car do you drive?

A 2008 Honda Pilot. Very reliable and safe.

4. What would your dream home look like if you could have it (or already do!)?

Although I'm thankful for what we have, it's no where near my dream home or even forever home. I want something that greets me with a grand front porch and entrance, maybe a brick or stone front. There would be an open layout downstairs, with a large kitchen with lots of counters and cabinets that opens to the family room and dining room-perfect for entertaining. There would be at least 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, an office, and an awesome finished basement that would be perfect for game playing and watching tv. We'd also have an inviting and fun playroom for the kiddies. I'd love to have an attic (walk up would be dreamy) to store all the crap we've got. And while we're at it better throw in a 2 or 2 1/2 car garage, large backyard, and patio for entertaining.

5. Do you have kids, and if so, how many and how old were you when you had them?

I have one son. I had him the day before my 26th birthday.

6. What is your favorite hobby?

Shopping? I don't really have a hobby but sure wish I did. I used to ride horses, and would like to get back to that because I REALLY miss it. Now I'm just afraid to get hurt and not be able to take care of Aidan.

7. Are you going to have any New Year’s resolutions for 2011?

I hate resolutions because then I feel like I've failed if I don't follow through. Mine is always to lose weight and get in shape, but I can't seem to achieve that goal. I would love to lose 10-15 pounds, so my resolution is to get to the gym at least twice a week.

8. What is something, if anything, that you’d want to change about yourself?

I would love to lose the weight, then I think I'd have more energy and be less grumpy. Besides the physical aspect, I'd love to be more carefree. I'm kind of uptight sometimes and find it hard to let loose.

9. What is something that you love about yourself?

This shouldn't be that hard, right?...I'm a good mom-wife-teacher, even if I'm tough on myself some days.

10. Pick one of the following: Someone to cook for you, someone to do your laundry, or someone to do your dishes.

Well that's not too hard...definitely someone to cook for me, we eat out toooo often {hence the extra weight}. I've got Sean to do the dishes and laundry, even if it is a few days after they should be done. ;)

My thoughts on life right now:

I'm tired.

Thanksgiving Eve

This was Aidan's entertainment on Thanksgiving Eve at Uncle Colby and Aunt Meg's house. Jeff played for a little before handing it over to Aidan where he had a grand time strumming away. Too bad I only had my cell phone to take a picture. What a cutie.

My thoughts on life right now:
I'm most thankful for Sean and Aidan, who hold my hands through the rollercoaster that life sometimes provides.

There goes the turkey

amusing Aidan

So my little turkey went on an errand with me on Wednesday to check out prices of turkeys-fresh/cooked/frozen at our local Italian market. While there he insisted he needed a turkey cupcake. Being the somewhat for Aidan, but not really, health conscience mom I told him no way. That cupcake must have had a pound of icing, and it was no ordinary cupcake, it was jumbo sized. And, Aidan doesn't eat the cake anyway...he just licks the icing. Yeah, no thanks to that major sugar rush. After dealing with a minor meltdown, I promised him ice cream later at home, which he proceeded to forget about altogether once dinner was over.

After picking him up from some quality time with Mom-mom on Thursday, I told him we had to go to Acme to get a turkey. Immediately he remembered that jumbo turkey cupcake and insisted we go to "Aidan's school" since the Italian market is on the way to his school {crazy he knows directions like that}. We get into Acme and he's telling me he needs a turkey cupcake there too. I tried explaining we weren't getting cupcakes but a turkey like a chicken...no go. We end up in the bakery department and Aidan and all his cuteness ends up with a thanfully much smaller version of the darn turkey cupcake I turned down the first time he insisted. He very much enjoyed picking out that cupcake and then pushing it around in one of the smaller carts. Gotta love a kid who enjoys shopping just as much as his mommy.

Oh, guess where that cupcake sits two days later? Yup, on the counter. So much for needing a turkey cupcake!

We followed up our turkey adventure by dropping it off at home, rushing out when we realized we had 15 minutes before the last free flu shot clinic put on by the county in our neck of the woods was going on, and making it there just in time to fill out the form and get our shots. I got mine first, and Aidan enjoyed watching a 5 year old freak out and scream at the nurse that "you ain't gonna shoot me. no way." and then get wrestled to the ground. I prayed that Aidan would not react in the least bit when it was his turn. Thankfully he sat right on my lap and took that flu shot like a man. No flinching or tears shed by this brave kid. Awesome.

So, why not follow up all the good behavior with a hair cut. He of course sat like a 50 year old gentleman the whole time, listening and following the directions of the "girl" (that's what Aidan calls her). He made sure to say bye and thank you to the "girl". He was happy to see "girl" from the car seat too. He always melts the hearts of the stylists there. The girl who cut his hair said he's one of the best kids and sits better than most kids older than him. So nice to hear.

What a great afternoon with an amazingly awesome little guy.

My thoughts on life right now:
Aidan is AWESOME.
It's so nice to hear compliments about my kid.

Ten on Tuesday

1. Do you color? If you do, is it with markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.? I color with Aidan and occasionally with my students at school. I prefer new crayons or colored pencils, because then they're the sharpest.

2. What’s the most organized part (or system) in your house? As ridiculous as this sounds, my attic. I know where everything is up there.

3. What’s the most unorganized part (or system) in your house? The rest of my house. It gives me heartburn thinking of how much better it could look.

4. If you had unlimited amounts of time and money, what museum would you want to see and why? Probably the Louvre. I've been to Paris but not there. The outside looked interesting though. (Now, when's that unlimited amount of time and money getting here...I've got a house I'd like to organize)

5. What is your favorite part of the fall season? Definitely the colors of the leaves.

6. Did you dress up for Halloween? Yes. I was Jessie from Toy Story. Aidan was Woody and Sean was Buzz Lightyear. We were cute.

7. Have you started Christmas shopping? The other day I picked up a wooden bead lacing kit for Aidan from the dollar spot at Target for $2.50. It'll probably be a stocking stuffer. Also ordered a gift from Aidan to someone. I wish I knew what everyone wanted and I'd get started right away. (hint*hint)

8. Do you crack your knuckles? Once in a blue moon. I used to all the time in high school.

9. If you had to live in another city for a year (all expenses paid), which city would you choose? London. They speak English and things are just so much more interesting and awesome there. If I had to pick a US city it would probably be some place like Boston or maybe a California city.

10. Do you have any reoccurring dreams? Not that I can remember.

My thoughts on life right now:
Need more sleep.
Need the school year to get better or I'm going to want to quit teaching.
Need to get to the gym and drop some baggage.
Want to find the rainbow.

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