25 Random Things about me

25 Random Things about me

2/13/09

1. I've been married for 4 years and have 4 kids. (5 years this May)
2. 2 years ago, all 4 of them were under the age of 4.
3. If you're doing the math, it means our son was our ring bearer. (at 7 mo)
4. I've been to Haiti 3 times
5. I've gained a total of 100 lbs in the last 5 years
6. I've lost a total of 130 lbs in the last 5 years though
7. I miss my 94 Toyota Pickup (it was Jewel Green, SO CUTE)
8. I met my Husband at 3:00 am
9. I NEVER thought I'd like kissing a man with facial Hair
10. BUT I DO!!!!
11. I'm addicted to Sims 2 (previoulsy Sims 1 as well)
12. I love the game Taboo
13. Walking in the rain is AWESOME!
14. I love Flylady.com
15. I used to ride my bike with all four kids. (one on my back, 3 in the cart behind)
16. Now Corbin Rides solo.
17. I have filled out the Survivor application, but never sent it in
18. I will be applying again soon though!
19. I almost died 2 years ago this March.
20. The above statment still shocks me, and seems unreal!
21. I asked Jesus into my heart at age 4
22. But only recently started reaching out to him!
23. 4 kids will teach you that!
24. The thought of my daughter as a teen scares me to death!
25. This was harder than I thought it would be :)

Interview with my Children from '09

Interview with Sienna on March 5 '09 
by Josie Kyriss 

So I asked Sienna the questions. She's almost 4. 

1. What is something mommy always says to you? 
to put my clothes away. 

2. What makes mommy happy? 
Given her her teddy back 

3. What makes mommy sad? 
Yellin 

4. How does mommy make you laugh? 
By doin funny things 

5. What was your mommy like as a child? 
Doing good stuff. 

6. How old is your mommy? 
(holds up 2 hands with all 10 fingers) 

7. How tall is your mommy? 
Holds hands outstretched to each side, "THIS Big." 

8. What is her favorite thing to do? 
Cook 

9. What does your mommy do when you're not around? 
Mommy just stays by herself 

10. If your mommy is on TV for something, what will it be for? 
For reason 

11. What is your mommy really good at? 
Getting Married 

12. What is your mommy not very good at? 
At not cookin 

13. What does your mommy do for her job? 
Takin Pictures, getting doggy (she pointed at the stuffed one) & Throwing things away (Josie says, Ie, thanks flylady) 

14. What is your mommy's favorite food? 
eatin Toast 

15. What makes you proud of your mommy? 
Gettin pictures done (pointed to frame above) 

16. If your mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be? 
a cartoon for with my blanket and my bed outside, and you'd sleep with the moon inside. 

17. What do you and your mommy do together? 
gettin your kid to sit on a chair (like we are right now) 

18. How are you and your mommy the same? 
I have curley hair and you have curley hair, Right? 

19. How are you and your mom different? 
Just for a reason. 

20. How do you know your mommy loves you? 
You get happier. 

21. Where is your mommy's favorite place to go? 
the zoo. 

Interview with Corbin on March 9 '09 
by Josie Kyriss 

So I asked Corbin the questions. He's 5 1/2 

1. What is something mommy always says to you? 
Pray 

2. What makes mommy happy? 
Doing something that I can do 

3. What makes mommy sad? 
Doing something, like a no no. 

4. How does mommy make you laugh? 
Say a funny word 

5. What was your mommy like as a child? 
Puzzles, diapers. 

6. How old is your mommy? 
Uhh, I don't know, a thousand 

7. How tall is your mommy? 
Big, bigger, like smaller than a giant. 

8. What is her favorite thing to do? 
Play the computer all day. 

9. What does your mommy do when you're not around? 
Look for me. 

10. If your mommy is on TV for something, what will it be for? 
Rolling in a circle to find her. 

11. What is your mommy really good at? 
help me get on the bike when I fall off. 

12. What is your mommy not very good at? 
Fighting 

13. What does your mommy do for her job? 
Helps get us in the circle, circle is the sunshine. If anybodies cold, the sunshine makes it hotter 

14. What is your mommy's favorite food? 
Mommy's favorite food is Salad. whoo ooo 

15. What makes you proud of your mommy? 
Give me something, like a guitar (IE: which he wanted last night but didn't get) 

16. If your mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be? 
Just Mom 

17. What do you and your mommy do together? 
Give the clothes, clothes are too small, give them to Henry or Jack. 

18. How are you and your mommy the same? 
Because we both people, from Adam and Eve. I'm a Adam and your a Eve (IE: we've been reading the Lion, the witch and the wardrobe,{ son of adam, daugher of eve.}) 

19. How are you and your mom different? 
we don't pee in our bed, we pee in the potty 

20. How do you know your mommy loves you? 
Because you spank me, thats why you love me. 

21. Where is your mommy's favorite place to go? 
To Grandma and Grandpa's 

bonus: Can you please stop askin questions. Now what should be do? 

Never Gone

Never Gone

There is a pain that dwells within me;
Deep and often hid away.
There it waits till the moment when
I can no longer keep it there.

My heart’s still broken, my tears are real.
I miss you Papa, How I miss you still.
It’s been a year, but it feels like days
Since the day you so quickly fled

You know I loved you, no regrets
But the pain just doesn’t fade.
Some days when it stays deep and dim
Yet others as bad as right away

But always there, beneath my soul
Just waiting to take breath.
I’m sure there it’ll stay till morning comes
When I again get to see your face.


Josie Rae
March 16, 2005

Mother of the Flower Girl

Yesterday I was the mother. Not mother of the bride, or mother of the groom. No, my position was a scarier one. Although less emotional. My Vivacious daughter and independent son were chosen in a place of honor at our cousin's wedding. 

My story starts months prior to the wedding, when these darling children cut the curls out of the flower girl's hair and left her with hair shorter than any of her brothers. As the wedding drew near, I grew afraid. My children, daughter specifically, are known to shift from the amazing, obedient children, into little ogres without a moments notice.

The day arrives..The bribery, You must be good presents are packed, the dress and tux is in the car and off we go. Sienna's curls are only being slighly smashed by her car seat and mission one is accomplished as we pull up to the wedding place Right on time! 

After shyly posing for a few pictures, Sienna get's the idea and starts following around the bridal girls. They're so beautiful and she knows that she's special to be one of them. Corbin at some point looked at me (having been off with the groomsmen for some time), Mom, I'm not shy, I'm brave in my james bond suit!

I Then, as the wedding get's closer and we've been on our best behavior for some time, I can see the whites of their eyes starting to show. 

Okay, the wedding starts, they walk up the aisle without a hitch. Sienna dutifully drops EVERY last pettal and double checks before taking her place in line next to her cousin Kristen. Then it starts. She takes the basket, with a knowing look at Kirsten (she can't tell me No) and starts wackign herself on the head with the basket. Then starts hitting Kristen's dress with it. Seeing me finally she stops but then drops the basket (thump) and falls to the ground in a pout. Moments later she starts lifting up Kristens dress so I call her over to my seat (which was part of the plan if necessary) She sits on my lap restlessly for a moment before anouncing...I have to pee. 

To get to the bathroom you have to walk past ALL the people, down the stairs (which echo) and into the reception hall below. I ask her if she can wait. "No, I have to pee right now.) "Can you wait 15 mnutes?" "no, I have to pee." "Can you.." "NO, I AM GOING TO PEE MY PANTS!!!" Sienna loudly announces. I take her hand and we briskly move towards the stairs as quietly as we can. Down we go, trying not to echo. Fast as a whistle, we pee and up we go again with plenty of time to spare. 

Soon after it's her turn to walk down the aisle with Corbin, she jumps off my lap, right as she should and stands with Kristen for the last bit. With a gleem iin her eye, she walks to the middle of the floor, and stands still looking at all the people and NOT walking down the asile with Corbin. He grabs her arm and drags her down. She smiles the whole time and lets herself be drug by the arm as laughter lifts up. And I know She did it on purpose! Totally knowing it would get her some attention.

For the rest of the evening, my children enjoyed their place of honor and spent their time dancing (Sienna) and Mingling with the guests and groomsmen (Corbin) During the Groom and his mother dance, I, far from the dance floor get an odd feeling. I have not seen Sienna for a bit. Walking towards the dance floor, my fear is confirmed, there she is crawling and scooting on the floor in circles the dancing couple. They don't seem to mind and she sees me and get's up, although by now the song is over. At this point.. What can a Mother do??

Driving home I told them how amazing they were and adorble, brave and obedient. I told them I knew for SURE that God made them PERFECTLY for me! They were perfect to be my children and I loved them very much. Corbin says back to me. "Mom, you make me want to cry, that makes me so happy." Me too Corbin, Me too!