Mommy Tag!!!

This is a fun tag that I got from an old High School friend.

1. Typically, what time do you wake up? Between 7 -7:30 a.m. Avery gets up at this time weather she goes to sleep at 8 p.m. or midnight.

2. On a good night, what time are your kids in bed? Between 8:30 and 9.

3. How long have you been a mommy? 3 1/2 yrs. Avery was born on 10-4-04.

4. How old were you when you became a mommy? 25

5. What is your favorite kids t.v. show? Where do I begin. Anything on the Disney Channel. Avery loves Charlie and Lola, Ruby and Max, The Brady Bunch (I love it), Maya and Miguel, Caillou, and Curious George. Wow, how could I forget Dora. I can sit and watch all of these shows.

6. What is your least favorite kids t.v. show? Sponge Bob Square Pants. It is not allowed in our house and Avery is quick to tell me when it comes on. Hannah Montana. Avery love it. It is not bad, but just a little too old for her. This is where she learned the phrase and uses on a daily basis, "Jackson you're and IDIOT.". (Jackson is Hannah Montanas brother on the show).

7. What is your favorite chore? Really, does anybody have a favorite CHORE??? I guess bathtime.

8. What is your favorite meal to cook? This is a hard one, Tyler and Avery are pretty picky eaters, and Adison will eat almost anything, and if she does not want it, she will let you know by throwing it on the floor. I like to make chicken alfredo with steamed broccoli. Everyone loves it. If Tyler is working late, the girls love Mac and Cheese, or Mini Pizzas. We just buy the regular bisquick rolls and flatten them and put pizza sauce and cheese on them.

9. What meal do you cook most often? One of our favorite dinners is BREAKFAST. We also like Tacos. Tyler is awesome on the BBQ.

10. What is your kids favorite meals? Is it just me or is this question repetitive? My kids like Mac and Cheese, Spaghetti, Ramen noodles (not that heathly, so they don't get it very often), Chicken Nuggets, and Grilled cheese.

11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids? I love that the first thing he does when he comes home from work late is go right to the kids rooms to kiss them good night. He teaches them sports, Avery will sit and watch any sport with her dad, especially BYU football. When Avery is taking a bath, Tyler will sometimes wash her hair if I am busy, but he puts his feet right in and plays with her. He is an AWESOME dad.

12.What are 5 things that make you smile when you're being a mom?
1. When they tell me they love me just because.
2. The hugs and kisses.
3 Watching them play together and laugh with each other.
4. Watching Avery in her gymnastics class. She makes me so proud.
5. All the funny things they say and do, which is daily. Especially when Avery says out of nowhere, "Come find me mom, count to 10 first".
Everything they do makes me smile. I absolutely love my kids.

13. If you could take you kids anywhere, where would it be? I would love to take them to Disney Land. Avery asks all the time. Ofcoures, to Michigan to visit there grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. To the beach to just play in the ocean.

14. When is the last time you went out without your kids? Last night, Tyler and I went to a movie. I am always in a hurry to get home to them though, no matter who is watching them. I love to be with my kids.

15. What is your favorite past time/ activity to do with your kids? Avery and I love to go shopping together. We are at the park alot when it is warm. We go on ALOT of walks, and now we like bike rides.

16. Name one thing you said you would never do as a mom? Work, but I have to work, atleast it is only 2 days a week, and I am able to leave them with family. Also, lick my finger and wipe there faces off.

17. Name one thing you do, that your mom did? Holidays in our house were always full of traditions, just little things that always made them special. Now I am trying to implement some of those fun traditions, along with making up new ones.

18. What is your favorite quality your mom has? Well I have to answer for my mom and step-mom, since they are both such a huge part of my life. I guess just always being there for me If I ever need anything. Being great grandmothers to my kids. I love my moms ALOT, and admire both of them. I am proud to say they are my bestfriends.

19. What is your favorite kids book? I don't know if I have a favorite. I love kids books and we have a TON of them. I am not exagerating by saying "a TON". I guess anything that my girls bring to me. We read a lot. I like books that rhyme. It helps Avery learn the words better.

20. What is your advice for new moms? Don't do too much. You will tire yourself out. Focus on your children, the house work can wait. It is easier said than done. Time really does fly by. I did not believe it until I had my own kids. Especially since I just signed Avery up for preschool. Make time for date nights with your husband. Just the two of you. Even if it is a special dinner and a movie after the kids are in bed.

21. What is the scariest/ most heartbreaking moment you have had as a mom? When Avery had to have 9 stitches on the back of her head at only 9 months old. Adison breaking her leg this past Sunday at only 14 months. When they are sick and just cry for your help. Now that Avery is getting older and playing with other children, it just breaks my heart to see her get her feelings hurt. I hate that Avery and Adi are not growing up with there Michigan family. Avery misses them so much and asks when we are Flying to Michigan to visit grandma and grandpa. Now she just wants to go visit baby Grace. When they cry for me when I am not there.

22. What is your most joyful moment as a mom? Watching them learn new stuff. Just knowing that they are mine. I am so proud of my children. Everything about them makes me happy.

23. When is the last time you were told "I love you" by one of your Kids? Today. We say I Love You alot in our house. My kids are told several time a day. They also hear there mommy and daddy say it to each other, which I think is very important.

My children are the most important things in the world to me, as is my husband. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for them. Being a mommy is the best job I have ever had. I love to show off my kids. I am so proud of them.

I tag Heather, Janille, Kristen, and Tirzah