"I"

Happy Birthday Leslie! In honor of my sisters 33rd birthday, she asked friends and fellow bloggers to post "I" statements about themselves as a fun way to learn more about each other.

So Here Goes:
1. I LOVE being a mom almost a little too much, and sometimes have trouble keeping my own identity and not being "Addi's mommy".
2. I have consumed more Lemonade during this pregnancy than I have in my entire lifetime. (Cravings)
3. I am starting to wonder if our house will ever sell. I feel like every idea and most of my conversations lately start with the phrase "When and If we move"...
4. I am extremely close with my family and in-laws and wouldn't have it any other way.
5. I am obsessed with taking pictures lately and feel like I don't go anywhere without my camera in case I might miss something.
6. I feel like I have a lot of great ideas but usually talk myself out of them for one reason or another. I like to be in my comfort zone so I would rather do things that I am really good at as opposed to failing at something new. This applies to all aspects of my life. (I am trying to change this about myself.)
7. I worry too much about what others think and sometimes am a little guarded because of this. I feel like I don't have many close friends anymore because I don't put myself out there.
8. I am so happy to be married to someone who accepts me for exactly who I am and doesn't try to change me in any way.
9. I love feeling the baby move around in my belly.
10.I have a shopping and coffee addiction--Can't get enough. (Again I miss you coffee!)
11. I like to go to bed early and wake up early. There is something about starting a new day that I love.
12. I wish I had pet insurance. I am tired of spending money on insulin and needles and Cosequin and Prescription dog food and thyroid pills for Boggs. Seriously, do not ask me how much it is a month.
13. I feel like I become a little more assertive and a little less selfish at the same time with each year I age. (Does that make any sense?)
14. I love country music and emotional songs that bring a tear to your eyes.
15. I believe in God and often think about the "bigger picture".
16. I am starting to wonder if I will be able to wait until breakfast to eat the banana bread that just came out of the oven. Smells soooo good!
17. I love how good Chad is with Addison and can't wait to meet this little girl and witness more of it!
18. I love routines and schedules but at the same time feel the need to be completely impulsive just to break the cycle.
19. I make lots of to do lists to feel organized but am often overwhelmed with everything on the to do list.
20. I think a big salad with all of the fixins is one of the best meals ever!
21. I am scared of cats.
22. I often look at other people and am amazed by them.
23. I like to read and scrapbook, but find very little time to do either lately.
24. I love how close we are to my parents and Chad's parents, but sometimes feel guilty for all they do for us.
25. I have the best sister in the world--I just wish I could see more of her.
26. I always think that by buying a new cleaning product or gadget- cleaning will suddenly become a little easier or more enjoyable. Chad will just look at me and say NO if I am watching an infomercial or a commercial having to do with anything of this nature. I used to get mad at him, but now I just laugh because I now realize that the products will not clean for me.
27. I sometimes wish that I lived a little more simply like my brother.
28. I wish I had the patience of my mother.
29. I hope that I teach my children to become responsible, compassionate, optimistic, and successful people!
30. I am getting tired. I am going to switch the laundry.
31. I am going to taste my banana bread
32. I am going to kiss my family goodnight and am going to bed
33. I am amazed at how long it took me to write 32 things about myself. I think I thought about it a little too much.