Mom Tag

1. Typically what time do you wake up? Usually around 8:30am but yesterday Max didn't wake up and I didn't set an alarm and I woke up at 9:45am. LAZY ME

2. On a good night what time are your kids in bed? Our kids have 9pm bedtime but Alexa gets to read in bed til 10pm.

3. How long have you been a mommy? 12 years

4. How old were you when you became a mommy? Just barely 19

5. What is your favorite kids TV show/movie? They all still love Spongebob. Enchanted is a big hit at our house too. Alexa and Alex like Hannah Montana and Zach and Cody.

6. What is your least favorite kids TV show? Personally I am not a huge fan of the Disney shows but the worst is the Wiggles and Max likes to watch that in the morning (when he doesn't sleep til 10am).

7. What is your favorite chore? I don't mind washing dishes, I wash them by hand (yes I have a dishwasher) I just like the way they feel better and then you never have to unload the stupid dishwasher.

8. What is your favorite meal to cook? I don't love cooking but I make a pretty good Lasagna. i mostly like to make desserts.

9. What is the meal you make most often? Pastas (for Rich)

10. What is your kids favorite meal? Alexa loves tacos and rice, Alex loves frozen waffles and oatmeal, Max loves pop-tarts (I wish he liked to eat, I am a little worried about him).

11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids? Saturday chores and playing basketball or football with Max

12. What are 5 things that make you smile when you're being a mom?
a)When I ask Max for a kiss and he says no and then runs away smiling cause
he knows I am going to chase him down and get one anyway.
b)When Alexa and Alex get along so well (its always at night when we are
reading scriptures and saying prayer, I guess they try to prolong going to
bed).
c)Going into the kids rooms after they are sleeping to make sure they are
covered up and watching them sleep for a minute.
d)Hearing Alex sing while he's playing on the computer, he has a good voice.
e)When Alexa tells me that none of the boys "like" her (it just makes me
smile because I know that is not the case and I remember feeling the same
way and it sucks to be 12).

13. If you could take your kids anywhere where would it be? Disneyland for sure because that's where they want to go.

14. When was the last time you went out without your kids? I went to Bunco the other night but me and Rich haven't been on a date in awhile.

15. What is your favorite past time/activity to do with your kids? Going on a walk or playing at the park or the pool.

16. Name 1 thing you said you'd never do as a mom: Not trust my kids (and I hope that I will never do it!!)

17. What is your favorite quality that your mom has? Selflessness, she is always putting eveyones needs in front of her own. Also making every Holiday really fun.

18. What is your advice for new moms? Try not to worry so much. Its easy for me cause I just am not a worrier. Just live in the moment and enjoy what is happening right now and don't think about all the things that "could" happen.

19. What is the scariest or most heartbreaking moment as a mom? When we were in Vegas a few years ago with my family and we were at Circus Circus and i thought Alexa was with one of my sisters and we were outside walking to the next place and realized that she wasn't with us. She was smart and found a Security guard but I was really scared that i would never see her again. She still hates going to Vegas. Also when Alex had to get stitches on his eyebrow when he was 2 and when he almost drowned twice.

20. What is your most joyful moment of being a mom? Seeing how smart my kids are and seeing them make good choices.

21. When was the last time you were told 'I Love You' by of your kids? I am trying to teach Max how to say it but he doesn't quite have it yet. Alex says it at bedtime when I tuck him in (after I say it first). Alexa.......I don't remember.

22. I tag: Anyone who wants to answer these questions.