Old School Style

I'll admit it. I read a lot of random blogs.    I saw this post on another blog and thought it might be fun to answer myself.  I figure if I like reading about other peoples...I'd sure someone out there in blog world may enjoy mine.

1.  What were you doing 10 years ago?
Hmmm....2003.  I would have been 22.  I was in Madison, Wisconsin.  I was in my senior year of college.  In all honesty, I was pretty miserable.  My long term boyfriend had just dumped me out of nowhere and I was desperately thinking he would come back.  He didn't (thankfully).  In an attempt to start my life again, I dated a guy for a few months who was not for me...but took an interest in me. I was interning at Grant Thorton in Madison, wondering what in the heck I was doing getting an accounting degree.  I hated this job and was wondering what I was thinking and how I was going to live actually doing this job in the future.   Towards April I was back in school finishing the semester in class and again getting confirmation that I loved the accounting world. I think I just liked learning in retrospect.  I was renewed with the focus that if I moved out of Madison, it would be an entirely new situation.  Ick. That just made me sad...but at the same time so thankful that I have what I do now.


2. What 5 things are on your to-do list?

• Update Grace's baby book. It's been eight months.  And download pictures from my camera.
• Paint the spots of missing paint in the house.
• Look up and hire a company to clean my house this spring. And clean the carpets.
• Plan a vacation
• Go through Grace's clothes and store them away.

3. What are 5 snacks you enjoy?

• Cereal (most notably Lucky Charms)
• Cool Ranch Doritos
• Trail Mix (nuts mostly)
• Veggies and Dip (light ranch please)
• I really don't discriminate. I enjoy snacks. I could do without meals.

4. Name some things you would do if you were a millionaire?
Quit work, make Josh quit work, and hang out with him all day.  Grace out of daycare (just a couple days a week) and move somewhere warm where we could be outside 90% of the days.  I'd give money to family members that have helped me over the last couple years...especially while Josh has been traveling...though I'm sure I could never repay. 


5. Name some places you have lived.
Hixton, Black River Falls, Platteville, Madison, Minneapolis, Columbia Heights

6. Name some bad habits you have.
I used to bite my nails. And then decided to stop one day (thank you pregnancy).  I don't wash my face at night (I really should stop this...).  I'm sure there are more.

7.  Name some jobs you have had.
Yikes.  Hotel Front Desk, Hostess, Waitress, Teller at Credit Union, Telemarketer (lasted a week), Library Receptionist, Teacher, Financial Analyst, Sales Ops Manager.  Holy buckets. When I write that all down - that's a lot!

17 months...but really late

I promise I'll make a really good post for the 17 month time frame.  So - what happened from January 20th to February 20th?  Well Grace - you spent a weekend at Grandma Krogmans and you had so much fun!  Mommy and Daddy missed you - but we had a date night with some friends and just relaxed!  We met you on Sunday and went to Church in St. Cloud.  You were a pretty good girl for most of it  - we kept feeding you.  You are such a stinker and would ask for what you wanted - and laugh when we gave it to you. We are amazed at how smart you are getting! 

You are becoming more and more of a mommas girl - still some serious seperation anxiety. It's now March 6th and that's pretty much over - but you definitely at least try to cry to get me to stay at daycare. 

We also went to the Gopher Pro-Alumni game on February 2nd. You had a lot of fun and made it to about 7PM without breaking down.  7PM is still your bed time and you are DONE for the night by then.  You just started walking January 8th...so you were practicing your walking a TON that night. You are SO proud of yourself.

It's been another time period of sickness (seriously...worst winter ever). On February 6th - I  decided to bring you in to the doctor since it was the THIRD week of high fever or even just a little bit elevated. They ran some tests (they took your blood...and I had to hold you...so sad).....and you just had another virus. Virus after virus. While it was good to know there wasn't anything serious going on (no infection, etc) it's sad to know that you keep getting hit with a bug.

Finally - we went and watched Uncle Lance ref a basketball game on the 15th.  You were such a good girl and loved watching the action!  

Let's see....you still LOVE hot dogs, chips, bananas, muffins, pretty much anything that is salty.  Pretzels, chex mix...anything we have you want.  I've learned to be careful what I bring out.  We did take away your morning bottle (for the second time) and man did you throw a tantrum on day two.  When you realized it was gone....you finally gave in to your hunger and we've been good to go ever since.  While this time period was full of sickness and flu (MN winter...)...it became hard to really know you. I'm excited to share the 18 month post because you have really shown yourself to us.


Love you baby girl!