I was Tagged!

Months ago I was tagged by my friend Alicia and am finally getting around to it. This surprises me, because who DOESN'T like to talk about themselves? In any case, I shall proceed to share with you 7 things you might not know about me (or you do, but I am just willing to admit to them at last!)

1. I am a messy perfectionist. This means while I am deep cleaning and organizing one area of my home, I am using my supernatural powers to create a mess in another. I don't mean to, and this causes a great deal of frustration in my life. I daydream of the moment that every single room in my home is completely clean and clutter-free. I prefer cleaning to cooking and could clean and organize all day long. I always tell myself once my home is in perfect order, then I'll learn how to be a fantastic cook.

2. I am not artistic. I don't share this to beg pity upon myself. It's just one of those things I accept. I don't sing (to entertain others--just myself:-), play an instrument, sew, scrapbook, sculpt, or do any such creating with my hands. I really admire other people that can touch something and make it beautiful.

3. I am a night owl. This serves me well in the evening when the kiddies are asleep. I am geared up to finally begin my day at about 8pm. About 75% of my to-do list gets done between the hours of 9pm and midnight. Waking up? Not a talent of mine. My current place of employment (the home!) forces me to rise about 4 hours earlier than my internal clock would like to, but that's okay, because I've been dealing with this problem my entire life.

4. I would pay $10,000 for 2 more hours in the day, every day. Probably no need to elaborate on this one. I think most people feel like their days are way too short.

5. I love watching Cade drive his Jeep. This is a new hobby of mine. I am finally coming around to seeing some benefits of having so much land to take care of--- Cade can drive in our back yard forever!!! Watching him zoom through the woods and over the dirt is like living a childhood dream. I always wanted one of those things when I was younger. It's so fun to see him enjoy something I always wanted to do.

6. I love being alone. Maybe this is odd to some people, but I really do like being alone. It rarely happens anymore, so when I do get to have moments to myself, I couldn't be happier. And then the kids wake up. :-)

7. I have lived in in lots of places! (NC, SC, VA, MD, CA, UT, GA, and now IL!) Where we live now has been the longest "home" by several months. I love it!!! Though moving around isn't the worst thing in the world, either. It keeps us from acquiring too much junk and we get to see great parts of the country and make new friends!