Ok, I'm it

I need a break from watching the needle on my machine going up and down, TJ is actually sleeping, I don't feel like cleaning anything (even though I REALLY should) and I think this mommy tag Susie came up with is great, so I'm going to do it!

Typical Time of Wake Up

Well, TJ usually wakes up between 8:30 and 10:00. I however, get up by 7 so I can get things done, because once he is awake, I accomplish nothing!

On a Good Night When You/Kids go to sleep

TJ goes to sleep sometime between 10:30 and midnight. I usually follow within half an hour or so. However, James usually calls when he is done work around 1, so I kind of nap until he calls and then sleep after that.

How long have you been a momma

It will be 10 months on the 13th

How many times have you been a new mom

Just once so far, but even being able to say that is kind of a miracle for me. If that is all I get, thats ok!

How old were you when you became a mom

I was 26

Favorite Kids Show

TJ doesn`t really watch TV yet, but I love Fraggle Rock and the Muppets. I also like Veggie Tales.

Least Favorite Kids Show

There are oh so very many. I am not really a TV person.

Favorite Chore

Vacuuming with my Mom's Roomba!! LOL. Actually, I really enjoy organizing things.

Least Favorite Chore

I hate cleaning the bathroom. I make James do it. I especially hate dusting. I don't have little trinkets for that very reason. It really drives James crazy that I won't let him put out little things all over.

Meal you Cook Most Often

I try to keep it mixed up, but in general I prefer chicken and fish over beef. I know, how un-Albertan of me.

Kids Favorite Meal

TJ LOVE watermelon. He also really likes most any fruit or veggies. He does NOT like anything that is mushed up and fed to him in a spoon. Unless you are eating it too, then its ok.

Five Things That Make You Smile When You Are Being a Mom

1. When I get home from school and TJ sees me and his face lights up.
2. When TJ grabs the phone (even if its not ringing) and says "i dah" (Hi Dad)
3. The way TJ snuggles me when he gets sleepy
4. That I'm the only one who can comfort him when he wants Mommy
5. Watching TJ hit each milestone and learn so many new things each day.

Favorite Thing Your Husband Does With Your Kids

Its HILARIOUS to watch James change TJ. Really, if you need a good laugh, you should watch it.

Last Time You Went Out With No Kids

Last night I went to a scrapbooking thing. Thanks Grandpa!!

If You Could Take Your Kids Anywhere, Where Would it be

Paris, because I really want to go there. Ok, really, I want to go back to Disneyworld when TJ is old enough to remember it.

Favorite Pastime or Activity With Kids

TJ loves drumming on things, so we make music all the time. I also love his reaction when we do rhymes.

One Thing You Said You Would Never Do When You Were a Mom

Let my kids be the kid without manners who nobody wants to have over.

If You Had an Afternoon to Yourself, What Would You Do

Um, depends on what I've been doing in the few days before. I would probably organize my sewing room. I really need to do that. I should be doing that right now. If it was already done, I would probably work on TJ's quilt or do some scrapbooking.

One Thing Your Mom Did and Now You Do

Favorite Quality of Your own Mom

Her youthful spirit. Shes more like a kid than a lot of the kids I know. She always knows how to have fun, but also when its time to be serious.

Favorite Kids Book

I love Enchantress of Crumbledown. Its for teens. Its fantastic. As far as younger books, I'm a Dr. Seuss nut.

Best Advice For a New Mom

Um, I don't really thing I should give any. I'm pretty much the newest mom I know and I'm constantly asking for advice. Speaking of which, any advice on when to stop using the little bitty bathtub? I'm very nervous about bathing TJ in the big tub, but he's outgrowing the little one.

Scariest or Most Heartbreaking Moment as a Mom

Pretty much the whole delivery/after delivery. TJ's heart rate was way too fast and I wasn't doing very well either, so they said they were going to try using a vaccum and if that didn't work in 2 minutes, we were going to do an emergency c-section (the one thing that scares me spitless about having babies). Fortunately, the c-section wasn't necessary, but TJ wasn't breathing right when he came out and his heart was still beating WAY too fast, so they brought in someone for him. Seeing her come running (literally) into the room probably scared me the most.

Last Time your Child Told you They Loved You

When he flopped out of Jessica's arms onto my head so I would hold him at dinner tonight.

Last Time You Said I Love You to Your Kid(s)

When I put him down for his nap almost a whole hour ago (yee haw!)