Jimmy * Esther * Zeke * Lilly

I was tagged by Janae and Stephanie to do the mommy tag. (Sorry, it has taken me a while to do it)

1. Typically, what time do you wake up? Between 7 and 7:30
2. On a good night, what time are you kids in bed? Zeke used to go to sleep at 7:30 before the time change, but now it’s about 8:30 or 9
3. How long have you been a mommy? 13 wonderful months!
4. How old were you when you became a mommy? 22
5. What is your favorite kids tv show? Zeke doesn’t watch tv yet, but when I was little I loved Sesame Street and Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood
6. What is your least favorite kids tv show? Power Rangers, is that still on?
7. What is your favorite chore?Putting things away, and organizing, I guess
8. What is your favorite meal to cook? Lately it is ham and cheese pop ups
9. What meal do you cook most often? Pasta type meals
10. What is your kids favorite meal? Zeke loves green beans right now, which is great!
11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids? Jimmy plays with Zeke so cute! They also wrestle and make forts together which is so fun to see how excited Zeke gets, sometimes they even let me in the fort too, (even though I am a girl)

12. What are 5 things that make you smile when you’re being a mom?
1. Snuggles, I love snuggles!

2. Seeing Zeke learn new things, and seeing how proud he is when he accomplishes is goals

3. Watching Zeke sleep, I love sneaking into his room to check on him, and also watch him peacefully sleep

4. Funny things Zeke does, he has a great personality!

5. Seeing Zeke be kind to other kids, and seeing him give kissies

13. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be?I hope we can take Zeke to lots of fun places, but for now, I am really excited to take him to Disneyland!
14. When was the last time you went out with your kids? yesterday we went to his doctor to make sure his ear infection was gone, and last night we all played outside for a bit. Zeke loves to be outside exploring!
15. What is your favorite past time / activity to do with your kids? Going on walks with Zeke and Jimmy
16. Name one thing you said you would never do as a mom? Never hit them, I don’t think that is ever a good/necessary form of punishment
17. Name one thing you do, that your own mom did? She played with me a lot and did things that I liked to do. I loved playing and talking with my mom! Even though I was in the middle of 8 kids, my mom had a way of making each one feel like her favorite! We all have a great relationship with her, I want to be like her in so many ways!

18. What is your favorite quality your mom has? She is so optimistic, positive, and loving. She sees the best in people, and literally forgets faults, and bad things. She is so sweet, and sacrifices so much for all of her children.
19. What is your favorite kids book? “I Love You As Much”
20. What is your advise for new moms? Just enjoy it! Don’t get stressed out when things don’t go as planned, just adjust, and be happy with life. Laugh at things that might otherwise be really frustrating.
21. What is the scariest / most heartbreaking moment as a mom? Lately, Zeke will cry really sadly when he doesn’t get something he wants, like to go outside, or when he wants a dangerous object like a pen or glass trinket. Even though I know he’s not hurt, it still breaks my heart to see him sad.
23. When was the last time you told one of your kids “I love you?” About 40 minutes ago when I laid him down for his nap.
24. When was the last time you were told “I love you” by one of your kids? Zeke tells me he loves me with his big smiles everyday!

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