Ooooo. Me first! Me first!

I’d love to be a little monkey and get into all sorts of mischief!

Now, for our next commenter:

You just won a bazillion dollars. After you give a bunch of moolah away to family and charities (we all know how giving and unselfish you are), what are the top 3 changes/rennovations you’d make in your house?

I’d add a second floor addition over the garage and playroom. One of those rooms would be an theater room. The other would be a craft room. I’d get geothermal heating. And thirdly, I’d do whatever it took to improve drainage so it flows AWAY from the house.

Ok,….my question…..
What nuggets of advice do you want your kids to know about marriage? (brought up b/c my blog post today is about a few things I want my kids to know about marriage BEFORE they get married)

That marriage is a compromise - you give, you take. And communicate! Your spouse can’t read your mind. And know yourself BEFORE committing to another person - that’s SO important!

We all want our children to grow up and be successful. And I’m sure we’ll support them in whatever field they decide to pursue. BUT, if we could choose a career for our kids, what would it be?

Wow! If I could choose DD’s career I think I would most like her to be a mommy. I think that is the most important career that there is…ya know raising the next generation to be better.

If money were no object…where would you go on vacation?

If money were no object I would love to go on a very extended vacation to Austraila/ New Zealand. Oooh, or maybe Italy an eat all sorts of amazing food.

What do you REALLY REALLY wish you could tell a new mom but you know she will just have to figure it out on her own?

I’d love to tell a new mom that she DOESN’T have all the answers, she WILL be like her own mother, and that the time simply slips through your fingers like sand, so build sandcastles with your kids NOW.

What is the one thing you swore you’d never do, and yet find yourself doing anyway?

The one thing a lot of us say that we end up doing is being just like one of our parents. My dad, when I was growing up would always say he didn’t want to be just like his mother…Well, who does he act like his mom…and inturn I act just like him..LOL!

If you could go anywhere in the world for a long relaxing weekend, where would you go and what would you do? No money restrictions at all!

Fun! To answer, I live in southern Italy (and it’s BOILING HOT right now) so I think I’d choose to go somewhere mountainous with snow, a nice cabin, hot cocoa, and of course my wonderful fiance to keep me warm

Question: What is one thing that you don’t do well that you really wish you could?

That’s a tough one. I wish I was a better listener. I have a tendency to zone off after a while. Especially if I’m in the middle of something else.

Question: what is the most used room in your house besides the kitchen and bathroom?

BTW - Kailani, I love this idea!!

Our great room. It’s right off the kitchen, it has a few toys, a comfy couch AND the TV. It’s where we are all the time — when we’re not in the kitchen or bathroom.

(Or maybe I should be honest and say my office. Because that’s where my computer is.)

My question: Where (country/state) did you grow up? And would you raise your kids there?

This is a bit of a tough question. I was born in and lived in Indiana in the the US until I was 11 years old. Then we moved to South Florida, and I lived there until I was 21. I then moved back to Indiana.

Would I raise my kids in either of those places? I would raise my kids in Indianapolis - things have changed quite a bit since I lived there, but I wouldn’t want my kids growing up in South Florida.

My question: You’re having a dinner party, and you can can invite five VIPs (living or dead). Who are they and why?

5 VIPS? Ooh. I am in the mood for a fun dinner party, so I would totally invite Conan O’Brien, Will Farrell, Steve Carell, Chris Farley (RIP), & Molly Shannon.

Thanks for resurrecting this edition of Blog My Blog! I’d forgotten all about it!

Ok- my question: which celebrity do you think you look like and/or people tell you that you look like?

Steph

My husband and my customers at where I used to work used to tell me I looked like
Drew Barrymoore.

What was the last movie you saw?

I just saw Borat last night on DVD. I’m so late!

When was the last time you went dancing?

Actual dancing, I went to the Brazilian ball with my husband (fundraiser) back in April. Didn’t expect to be dancing, but when you’re pulled onto the dance floor by half-naked Brazilian male dancers, it’s hard to refuse. Therefore killed my feet in new stilettos - all in the name of beauty, though, right?
I do a hip-hop dance aerobic class about 2 - 3 times a week for myself though, and it’s a blast.
If you’re married/attached, where did you meet your partner? If not, where would you LIKE to meet your partner?

I met my husband in an Irish Pub in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What names you would give if you had a girl and a boy now?

I’d give my girl Giovanna and my boy Ryan!

What is your favorite nursery rhyme and can you recite it?

The first nursery rhyme I think of Mary had a little lamb..Easy song andI like the name

My Question

Whats your favorite romantic comedy?

Favorite romantic comedy is probably While You Were Sleeping - it cracks me up every time!
What’s your favorite theme park?

I haven’t been to very many - but I really liked Knotts Berry Farm the last time I was there.

If you invited me to dinner tomorrow - what you fix for dessert?

I always think this is fun.

That depends on what else I was making for dinner. It could be derby pie, it could be cream cheese peanutty brownies, it could be cookie sundaes. Or even Coldstone if Im lazy.

If you could live anywhere, where would you most NOT want to live?

Yikes! Probably ice cream sundaes since I have the stuff to make them.

Is there any way to get a kid to clean their room?

homemade ice cream sandwich’s. I will be waiting for ya. wink..wink.. It is suppose to be 95 to 98 degrees tomorrow.

If money was no object…what would you go out tomorrow and buy?

If money were no object, there would be three slightly related things I’d buy. The ultimate horse trailer with living quarters, the truck to pull it with and put in a swimming pool to relax in when we are not showing our horses.

My question is, If you wrote a book what would the name be and what would it be about?

That one was going to be tough until I realized I had already made that decision…my blog is kind of like my open book.
Good Enough
I no it’s kind of “Stewart Smiley” but I think I would like to right something funny and empowering to moms. I think we all have guilt about everything and when is what we do ever good enough?

Question: If you were best friends with the best plastic surgeon in the world, what would you have done?

Mmmm - probably would have a bit of a face lift - just a little lift - have a couple of wisdom lines (as I call them) that I don’t really mind, but only because they are my best friend.
Now not sure if anyone else will come along after me, but my question is:

If money were no object what holiday destination would you go to?

I would go everywhere. We’d just wander until we got homesick. We’d start in Greece, though, as I have never been there.

Do you see college education as personal enrichment? or job training?

Personal enrichment that helps you in the job market.

If you could have one wish what would it be?

For the war to end, actually for all wars to end.

What’s the most romantic thing you’ve done for someone?

My hubby loves yellow clothing. However it’s a hard color to find in mens clothes. I found these awesome yellow nike sneakers and bought them for him.

nothing is more romantic to me than getting someone something they truly love. maybe a bit materialistic, but it’s what he loves.

what kind of car do you drive? what is your dream car?