Just for fun

So there I was on Pintrest when I came across these silly questions to ask your kids. How do you pass this up?! I am relieved at some of the answers and perplexed by others. Abram was not as interested in answering questions, he really wanted me to put the computer up and watch Ninja Turtles with him... You'll see that reflected in several of his answers. :) Barrett knows me pretty darn well!! lol

I LOVE THESE CRAZY BOYS!

1. What is something Mommy always says to you?
Barrett: Are you gonna eat your cornbread?!
Abram: Don't touch anything in here!

2. What makes Mommy happy?
Barrett: Us being good!
Abram: Turtles

3. What makes Mommy sad?
Barrett: Us being bad.
Abram: some blocks.

4. How does Mommy make you laugh?
Barrett: By tickling me!
Abram: Makes the spider get me.

5. What was Mommy like as a child?
**Neither boy had an answer for this**

6. How old is Mommy?
Barrett: 30??
Abram: 3

7. How tall is Mommy?
Barrett: (after carefully "counting me") 21?!
Abram: 3 year old tall

8. What is Mommy's favorite thing to do?
Barrett: Tickle me and make me laugh.
Abram: Make dinner

9. What does Mommy do when you're not around?
Barrett: CLEAN!!!
Abram: Daddy ...

10. If Mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?
Barrett: Cause everyone will like you and you'll be rich!!
Abram:

11. What is Mommy really good at?
Barrett: Playing with me.
Abram: Your job!

12. What is Mommy not very good at?
Barrett: Giving spankings because you don't give them very hard.
Abram: Doing work.

13. What does Mommy do for her job?
Barrett: Teach kids and make them cut numbers.
Abram: Do your work ... at your job.

14. What is Mommy's favorite food?
Barrett: Broccoli and Cheese soup!
Abram: Mac-n-Cheese and Oatmeal

15. What makes you proud of Mommy?
Barrett: That you are nice
Abram: You're nice

16. If Mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Barrett: The girl rabbit on Looney Tunes
Abram: Ninja Turtle!!

17. What do you and Mommy do together?
Barrett: I pass out folders for you (at school)
Abram: Watch shows and snuggle

18. How are you and Mommy the same?
Barrett: We're both big
Abram: We love daddy.

19. How are you and Mommy different?
Barrett: Cause you have long hair, and I have short hair
Abram: I don't know!

20. How do you know Mommy loves you?
Barrett:Cause you give me hugs and kisses
Abram: Because you do!

21. Where is Mommy's favorite place to go?
Barrett: Jason's Deli for Broccoli Cheese soup.
Abram: To school!

Just another day as Dr.Mom

Paging Dr. Mom! Any of you that have been around our house have probably met Pumpernickel. Pumpernickel is Barrett's dog pillow pet that he received as a "birthday gift" on Abram's 1st birthday from Goola. It was soon after Papa Nelson had gone to be with Jesus and we were thinking of a way to keep his memory alive for this sweet 4 year old. He had been asking for a pillow pet for over a year and we gave in. He was named Pumpernickel because of a silly game Papa Nelson and Barrett played together. Dad would get right in Barrett's face and blow in his face as he made the P sound. They would sit and play "Pumpernickel-Pickle" and crack up laughing together for what seemed like hours. Recently I noticed Pumpernickel was looking flat!! Abram does not sleep on Pickles as a pillow. Barrett on the other hand uses his as a pillow, in the car, on vacation, as a toy, as a ramp, and a best friend. He LOVES that thing like crazy!! While we were in amarillo today Barrett asked if we could get some new stuffing for Pumpernickel... When we got back to the car he showed me how flat he was. Luckily when he asked for the stuffing we were in Academy and hadn't missed our chance. So after a long day of shopping, doctors appointment, and running around like a crazy lady with 2 wild boys... I came home and carefully repaired our little Pumper dog. :)

Here is our before pic, he is flat and sad.

And after surgery he is looking a little more plump...

And even though we are going back to school tomorrow, and kissing our Christmas break goodbye. We ended the evening with a HAPPY guy!!! :)

I have to say, I was VERY nervous to cut him open, and his "stitches" are not as pretty as they could be. I am not a professional seamstress by any means, but all in all it turned out okay. I am thankful I didn't ruin him!! hahaha!!!

New Year's Resolutions

1. I will run 1,000 miles 

      I ran 3 miles this morning. :) 997 to go!

2. I will run at least 6 races

     I am already signed up for a 5K in March and a half marathon in April. :) I've got to find 4 more races that fit my schedule.

3. I will make healthy decisions. 

     Sometimes it is hard for me to do things that are healthy... I hate most vegetables and fruit, but I've already eaten an orange. At least that's a step in the right direction.

4. We will spend more time on family adventures.

     It may just be something simple, but we will focus on the fun, silly, and most importantly our family.

5. Celebrate 10 years of marriage!! :)

What are you going to do this year??