Monday, October 09, 2006

A Couple of Questions XXXVIII

Courtesy of Heather (JustMe)....... and in a "Mother" theme-

1. In what area do you feel you really excell as a mother?

2. What is a favorite activity that you do with your mom or something you wish you did together?

Thanks again, Heather!

7 comments:

StephieAnne said...
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StephieAnne said...

I really like having had the couple of days to think about it.....

1. Let's see:
They eat only the most nutritious foods, they have never wasted their day in front of the tv, they adhere to a perfect nighttime routine, falling asleep obediently in their own beds every night, without arguement.......HA, HA, HA!!!!! - Nope, those certainly are not Mother-strengths in this house!

So, in reality, I feel like I do a good job of giving my kids lots of memories to cherish. When I want to, I feel like I can empathize with them pretty well, but it's a strength I don't always use. I also feel like I have instilled a strong sense of "home" in them.

2. Absolutely at the top of the list - "Day After Thanksgiving Shopping Day" with Mom (and Michele). It's never failed to be a special time.

LiteraryGirl said...

1. I've always said the one thing I excel at is that regardless of how our day goes, they know how much I love them and how great I think they are.
2. Christmas Baking

teedub said...

Stephie, I was just about ready to call you and tell you where liars go! Your first answer made me LAUGH! That is what I love about your family, you guys just kind of 'go with the flow'. I think that is why we love you guys so very much. That and the fact that John and Travis work so well together getting us through the corn maize!

1. I really can't answer the first question since I am not a mother.

2. I would say day after thanksgiving shopping too, but I can't. I absolutely detest shopping around the holidays. Everyone pushing, running, pulling, grabbing, etc. Ugh! You could not get me up and shopping at 5:00 a.m. with all of those crazy shoppers if you paid me!

Honestly, I really enjoy sitting at my mom's house watching TLC with her. We both enjoy the medical shows and the home improvement shows. Back when I was a kid, I would eat, breathe, and sleep swimming, and just knowing that my mom was right there beside me at every swim meet, swim event, just about every practice (she would not stay for the 6:00 a.m. practices but would usually hang around for the 5:00 p.m. ones) is a memory I will always remember. I really enjoyed having her there for it all.

Those are great questions, JustMe! Have a great day everyone!

HollieHobbie said...

Stephanie, you crack me up!
1. I like to have fun. We have toys and books all over the place to just take part in whenever we want. Now, that also drives me nuts at times when I want a place to walk and not step on a toy! I also sincerely laugh at/with them.
2. Mom and I talk on the phone alot since she is 3000 miles away. But when we are together, I like shopping with her and going out for dessert.

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LiteraryGirl said...

I love all of the honesty. I think if Moms were more honest about how they fail in the home we would all beat ourselves up a lot less...or at least I know I would. To hear another Mom admit she yells at her kids and "loses it" instantly makes me not feel like a failure, not that it condones it, but it's nice to know you aren't the only one struggling with parenting!