The Question of the Day!!

Please offer advice...what is the going rate for the Tooth Fairy? We have not officially lost any teeth yet, but I know that day is drawing closer. I would prefer to give only a dollar or two, but I'm told that the rate is much higher than that! So, what have ya'll done?

Your Five Factor Personality Profile

Extroversion: You have low extroversion. You are quiet and reserved in most social situations. A low key, laid back lifestyle is important to you. You tend to bond slowly, over time, with one or two people. Conscientiousness: You have medium conscientiousness. You're generally good at balancing work and play. When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done. But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it. Agreeableness: You have medium agreeableness. You're generally a friendly and trusting person. But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism. You get along well with others, as long as they play fair. Neuroticism: You have medium neuroticism. You're generally cool and collected, but sometimes you do panic. Little worries or problems can consume you, draining your energy. Your life is pretty smooth, but there's a few emotional bumps you'd like to get rid of. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is low. You're a pretty conservative person, and you favor what's socially acceptable. You think that change for novelty's sake is a very bad idea. While some may see this as boring, many see you as dependable and wise.

The Five Factor Personality Test

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful that I have a son and along with that means that as a mother I deal with all kinds of stains. Today, I am thankful for stain removal spray. I know this is ridiculous, but the sprays make getting those stubborn old stains out much easier. Anything that means less work for me is something I am thankful for!

I am also thankful for drive-thru fast food. I can also tell (b/c my pants are too tight) that I have been utilizing drive-thru way to much! Our days are super busy and we are never at home, so without this wonderful thing we would be hungry! On another note, without this we would be richer, skinnier, and my car would stay cleaner.

The last think that I am thankful for this week, is medication. I know that these are random things, but they have been huge in my week. As you know, last week a spider bit me in a less than convenient place. It was so infected and was extremely painful. It is amazing how just 48 hours of strong antibiotics and Lortab can make such a difference! Besides being pleasantly "drunk" on Lortab(just ask Laura about that!) the bite went away remarkably fast. I am thankful that we don't live in the early 1900's or that ole bite might have killed me. Think about childbirth without epidurals...oh my!!

Update

Well, HS musical on ice was so much fun...the girls squealed and sang, which was hilarious to watch! Sorry, no pics to post...I didn't have my camera. Mason had his first flag football game yesterday and had the first touchdown of the game then he threw a long pass for another TD! That was exciting to watch and a nice change from baseball.
We are sad because our Rebels lost to Vandy, but that win for Vanderbilt will make for a better week at work. We had a nice weekend with Len's family in town and we are so happy that his sister, Sara, has moved to Nashville. I think I shall be calling on her to babysit for some long , overdue dates with my hubby!!
Sorry that this post is about a bunch of nothing, but it was all I had.

High School Musical On Ice

Well, the night is finally here...Maclaine and Olivia are going to HS Musical on Ice. Should be fun. I'll hopefully have some pics to post tomorrow!

I give up!

Okay, I don't know what I did to deserve this week, but it must have been bad. The whole week has been like a black cloud is following me...so stay far away!
Here are some of the things making me crazy right now: After weeks of praying so hard for rain I got a surprise...2 windows that have let the water come seeping in and down my walls (imagine...bubbled paint, water spots on the ceiling, pot full of water), then I woke up the next morning to find that a spider(I think) has bitten me in a less than convenient place. Major pain in the ... hopefully you get the picture. Well it kept swelling and hurting so I went to the doctor and the meds are making me so sick. 2 calls (this week!) from the school nurse regarding my kiddos. This time it seems that Mason fell and they thought he had a broken leg. So another trip to the doctor. Thankfully he just pulled his groin. While driving to work today, the electrical things in my car went haywire. That means no speedometer, rpms, etc. AAAGGHH!!! So you can understand why I want this week from you know where to hurry and end.

Pitiful

Last night at church we did a mock Bible Bowl. I have never participated in the adult challenge before last night and boy was I embarrassed. I was seated across from both of my children and caught myself cheating off of them! I was actually watching them as the questions were being read and I could see which card they were fixing to hold up. Well, I was confronted this morning by Maclaine. The conversation went as follows:
Haley: Laine...I am so proud of how well you did last night in the Bible Bowl!
Laine: Mommy you did good too!
Haley: Thanks..I had fun watching you and Mason.
Laine: Mommy, why were you always staring at my cards?
Haley: HUH? I wasn't staring at your cards, I was just watching you.
Laine: No you weren't...you were cheating off of me!
Haley: What? I didn't cheat.
Laine: Then how come you always held up the same cards as me?
Haley: Okay..I was cheating just a little, but only because I knew you would know the answers!
Laine: It's okay...you did your best!

How terrible to be caught by my daughter! We laughed this morning at how amazing children are and how much they know (more than I give them credit for!)