Autumn Leaves

Randomness

My friend Kelly writes a lovely little blog full of fabulous things to look at and think about. I don't know where she finds this stuff - but I love to drink a cup of tea and read up on her life when I'm at work. You know - after I've done the important stuff. Anyway, she "tagged" me, which in blogger world means that I'm "it" and I have to share 7 random things about myself. So, here goes...

1. I have a little OCD when it comes to making the bed. The comforter must be completely removed, sheets straightened and tucked into the foot of the bed, comforter replaced and turned down at the top and pillows fluffed and lined up. Drives Joe nuts.

2. When I get ahold of a good book I litterally can't put it down. Generally takes me three days to finish it and during that time, dishes pile up, emails go unanswered, bedtimes get later and later and the girls watch way too much Nick Jr.

3. I love Honeycrisp apples. With a slice of cheddar cheese.

4. I like to sew curtains and valances for my windows. Nothing else I attempt with the sewing machine turns out.

5. I took the girls to see Madagascar 2 last night with Joe and my mother-in-law. I was disapointed with the amount of violence and use of the word "butt".

6. I don't play any "traditional" sports. But I lettered in marching band in high school and will insist that marching band IS a sport. I still go to high school marching band competitions with my little sister. She gets it.

7. I'm slightly addicted to Ebay and consignment stores. Well, not really... I just love shopping for great deals.

But They're So Cute When They Match!

The Daddy

The Daddy takes his girls trick or treating when I have to work.

The Daddy does laundry compulsively while watching football.

The Daddy makes yummy barbeque chicken on Sunday night and then does the dishes.


The Daddy left this sign on the garage door for me when I came home this morning from work.
The Daddy does story time with his girls before bed. One story for each girl.

The Daddy shaves his face every day for Mia who dislikes facial stubble.

He prefers sticky kisses over his goatee anyway.

The Daddy brings me a drink of water before bed every night. I don't even ask.

I heard someone say recently,

"You cannot expect to recieve in a relationship that which you aren't willing to give."

It was probably on Oprah.

The Daddy deserves a lot of appreciation and I know I don't say it enough. Thanks.