35 Things About Me on My 35th Birthday!

Yep two birthdays right in a row.  I made sure last year to walk my baby out before it was the 6th of December because no mom should have to share her birthday, let alone their child.  I thought it might be fun to tell you 35 things about me, as a way to get to know me a bit better.

1. Jimmy Carter was President the year I was born.
2. I am the middle child
3. I have seven sisters my oldest is 18 years older than me and my youngest is 15 years younger!
4. I competed in Miss Teen Nevada USA when I was 15 and Miss Teen USA Montana when 17 – lost both times, but learned how to walk in high heels and how to carry myself as a lady.
5. I was class president in high school my junior year and yes I was/am an overachiever
6. I worked for Wendy’s and Arby’s in my teen years and it is hard work so be nice to fast food workers.
7. I attended five colleges and universities until I finally graduated from The University of Southern Maine.
8. I bite my nails – they are long now, but it is an issue I struggle with since the age of four.
9. I do not like to exercise, but I try to so I can stay around to see my kids get old.
10. I married young, but knew from a very young age that is what I wanted to do.
11. I am terrified of needles
12. I am hypothyroid – I found out when trying to get pregnant with my son Tristan
13. I did not get my ears pierced until I was 32 because I was scared.
14. I had my last baby at home – yes it was planned!
15. I love to cook and bake, but time is an issue.
16. I like to mow my lawn because no one bothers me when I do it.
17. I love cats, and can leave dogs.
18. I love getting dressed up in fancy ball gowns and pretend to be Cinderella.
19. I cloth diaper not to save money, but because my kids have sensitive butts.
20. I have suffered from postpartum depression after all my babies (plan to write about this)
21. I cried when I turned 25, but today I say BRING IT!
22. I love to sing and recently joined a church and I am involved in their music.
23. I love to experiment in my kitchen and with cleaning projects in my home.
24. I am gluten free for my son and changing how we eat more and more.
25. I am a perfectionist to a fault
26. I have a hard time asking for help
27. I recently started counseling because we all need a little help sometimes.
28. I HATE keeping house I am horrible at it.
29. I love playing with my kids.
30. I love to sleep, but do not get much of it anymore.
31. I pierced my nose a week ago for my birthday my family was shocked and to be honest so was I.
32. I am Christian
33. I am a mother to three beautiful kiddos and to two four legged kitties too.
34. I love soaking in my big bathtub
35. I wish I could have a hot stone massage everyday.

 

WOW that is a lot of stuff about me – I had to really think to come up with 35 items, but I hope it helps you get to know me a bit better.  Thank you for your support of my outlet and I pray you have a blessed holiday season with your families.

Happy Holidays,

Amee