16 Things You Might Not Know

Carrie tagged me in a post and I'm always up for a post idea. Heaven knows you all are probably tired of hearing my rants on weight checks and breastfeeding! I am to post 16 things most people do not know about me. In no particular order because I just wrote things throughout the day as I thought of them...here goes...



1. I used to eat microwave popcorn for supper sometimes before I was married. #1 did away with that pronto.


2. I was on the first girl's cross country team my high school ever had, and the first one to run 4 years varsity. However, I was a terrible runner :o) My friend Megan though, she was GOOD!


3. I struggled with depression in college, and after Snug was born. Although it isn't something I talk about very much, I've been able to help some other people going through similar situations. When going through an awful time, it is good to remember that God can use everything to His glory.


4. I never painted my toenails until my senior year of college. I painted them for the first time in a car in the Upper Peninsula because I was going to a formal and had open toed shoes.


5. My mouth is too small for all of my teeth (but I do have a big mouth, I assure you!) and have had 8 permanent teeth removed to make room.


6. In college I loved N'Sync. As in owned all their CD's and had about 6 posters of them up in my dorm. (Lindsay, do you remember this???). Crazy.


7. When I left, and they still may be today, Cedarville had two rules on file because of me. One was that you must wear shoes of some sort in Chuck's. The other was that you may not keep Hermit Crabs (although for the life of me I can't figure out how they are so different from having a fish) in the dorms.


8. I didn't want to go to college, and wasn't crazy about going to Cedarville. I spent 4 years trying to graduate and get home. I now live 8 miles from Cedarville and have no plans of leaving.


9. I bite my cuticles...usually until they are really sore. And almost exclusively in church (Janelle and Christine I know you're going to be watching now!).


10. I love the Harry Potter books. While I obviously don't think that witches and warlocks are something to emulate, I do think that J.K. Rowling is an excellent author and has inspired many many children to read who would not otherwise have cracked a book. People ask me if I will let Snug and Baby J read her books. I seriously doubt they will even be popular by the time they are reading, but if they are, then when they are 10 or so we can read them together. I hesitate to even post about Harry because I realize he can be really controversial...but I've been pretty controversial here of late, so what is one more thing among friends?


11. My first kiss was at a summer camp. Seriously, I doubt hardly anyone knew that.


12 I became a believer at summer camp. I was 11 and my counselor made us question when we had made the personal decision. I honestly couldn't remember a time, although I grew up in a wonderful Christan home. That night I decided I wanted to make sure it was not just my parent's faith, but my own.


13. I have a deviated septum so I sneeze at least 4 times in a row, each time I sneeze. I've sneezed 11 times in a row...and I think that is my highest.


14. Snug got his name on this blog because...that's what we call him! I started calling him Snug when he was a few days old because he was so tiny and he just curled up and snuggled. Interestingly though, he never wanted to be rocked to sleep before bed until he was about 16 months old.


15. I can't remember why my cousin Katie and I were talking about diapers but I told her I would use cloth diapers. She probably had kids already by the time and thought I was crazy. I wasn't even out of high school at the time. I wonder if she even remembers that conversation...well, here I am probably 10-12 years later and I am not totally crazy, but I do use cloth diapers :o)


16. I hate controversy and confrontation. I don't handle it well, and it brings out the worst in me. I usually try to hide from it, and when I do face it I come out ungraceful and unhappy. I am trying to work on it. Blogging is kinda a cowards way to face things for me because it isn't face to face. I guess that is also why I write that I in no way intend to offend anyone when I post on things I am passionate about. I hate hurting people's feelings and hate when people are upset with me. I was kinda proud of myself and how I handled 'firing' our pediatrician yesterday. People pleaser anyone?

Weight Check

Today was our final visit to our pediatrician. #1 and I have decided to go with our family doctor. He and his wife (his head nurse) are very pro breastfeeding and pro mothers having a say in medical decisions for their children.

We were supposed to have a weight check yesterday but because of the cold and school delays my Draycare schedule was mixed up and we couldn't go. When I called to explain, I was informed, in so many words, that it was excused this time but we had better be in first thing this morning. I don't recall missing walk in weight checks as a capitol offense. Also, when I checked to make sure the fax from my lactation consultant went through the nurse on the phone informed me there was a note from our (former) doctor disregarding what had been reported.

It wasn't easy telling the pediatrician's office that we were done but our regular doctor wasn't there, the nurse practitioner was so it was a bit easier. We did want an end weight though to make sure we could compare it accurately with the family doctor this afternoon. He weighted 14 lbs 3 oz both places, another gain. Our former pediatrician had ordered some blood tests to check for anemia and a sweat chloride test to test for cystic fibrosis. We are going to go ahead and have the tests done, just to be on the safe side. None of the tests will hurt him, and insurance should cover them. He is gaining slowly, and I will admit that. However, he is gaining!

I got this from my cousin in an e-mail recently...I thought it was worth sharing.

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier? The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.

Just food for thought...

Not So Long Ago...

My friend Melissa started doing "Blast from the Past" posts and I happened to have a picture to post this time. She finds an old picture and puts it up and explains it. This time it was June 2004. This would have been one of the first pictures taken on our digital camera. We bought it with wedding shower money/gift certificates. I can't even believe the picture is still on my computer I keep very few pictures...most are on our flickr account and that started the day Snug was born. There are about 2 years worth of pictures you can' access digitally unless you go to our bank safe deposit box and haul them out!

So this is #1's graduation from college party. It took place in his room/apartment. He was a hall director so he had an apartment to himself his senior year. This is taken about 2 months before we got married. He graduated from Bluffton University with duo degrees in physics and chemistry...what else would you go to school for when you really wanted to be a cop?

Have a picture from June 2004? Post it on www.racecarsandrubyslippers.blogspot.com and link to her site.

EYE SPY

Sorry it has been not two weeks, but three since my last EYE SPY post...Christmas Eve I do believe. Last week was a little stressful to say the least. If you want my EYE SPY button, copy and past the code on the sidebar and add it to your blog gadgets!

So in honor of the fluffy flakes that are finally* on their way down, and the 2 hour delay for school (Draycare) tomorrow...I give you an EYE SPY that is snow easy.

Eye spy 4 snowmen who have top hats of black.

Eye spy 3 snowflakes...can you spy that?

Eye spy the word Jared, click the picture for a closer peek.

Eye spy a mouse but he's real hard to seek.

*I am so sorry to my friend Deb who is lamenting the snow tonight because church has been cancelled...but seriously it is about time we had some fluffy stuff!

Wordless Wednesday