Six Of One, Half Dozen Of The Other
Date: Thursday May 15, 2008Posted in: Blogging, Family, Random thoughts, Sundry, domestic bliss
I did not mean to leave the poop post up for so long, but what do you know? My life has been busy outside of the Internet. The long weekend is coming and I have a lot to do to prepare for company. I’m also working (DEADLINES!), had Boot Camp last night, and am trying to get outside as much as possible. SUMMER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!
The lovely Ali (Who also has a Miss Emily) from Cheaper Than Therapy tagged me with a “six random things” meme. I normally shun the memes (I have done a TON of them!), but I was having a hard time deciding how to follow in the footsteps of poop. Miss Ali to the rescue!
Here goes:
1. I love to bake. I really, really do. Honey loves chocolate. He really, really does. I bake copious amounts of sweet treats for him. For many women trying to keep their weight in check this might be a problem, but it’s not for me. I prefer cookie dough/brownie batter to the finished product, and while fresh baking is lovely, I can take it or leave it. Come the next day? I like it even less.
Chips, however, are a totally different story…
2. My middle name is Dian, which is Diane without the “e”. I share it with my Momma. For the first twenty-eight or so years of my life, I thought it was pronounced “Dee-Anne”. BOY WAS I SHOCKED when I found out that was not the case. How smart am I? I did not even know MY OWN NAME. And they let me teach University graduates…
3. I don’t like beer. It tastes like urine. Not that I have ever tasted urine, but beer is what I imagine urine would taste like.
4. Even though I am Canadian, I have to consciously add the letter “u” to words such as “favourite”, “colour”, and “favour”. I hesitate every. single. time. I would ditch it, but us Canadians are a proud folk. Plus, my fellow Canucks would probably hold a lynching. That would suck.
5. As for the whole pound vs. kilo, inches vs. centimetres, Celsius vs. Fahrenheit, mile vs. kilometre differences, I am a mixed bag. I don’t get Fahrenheit. At all. Zero is Freezing, 100 is boiling. Celsuis makes sense to me. As does the kilometre. When it comes to weight, however, kilos confuse me. I need to Google the conversion every time. I know my weight in pounds, but have NO IDEA what I weigh in kilos. I also uses inches instead of centimetres when it comes to measuring. Except when giving birth. I am pretty happy that we do not dilate ten inches. COULD YOU IMAGINE?
6. Speaking of child birth…Before ever having kids, I was convinced that I wanted FOUR of them. After having Nathan a mere twenty months after Graham, I was sure that TWO was the magic number. A little over a year later, Matthew and I knew we wanted one more. Just one. For a total of three. I think it is the perfect number for us right now. Together we have created three perfectly healthy, happy, and gorgeous children. See?
If we ever do want a fourth, we can always adopt. I am DONE being pregnant. And in case you were wondering if an “oops” would ever happen, it is now medically impossible for us to get pregnant. Huzzah!
That’s six things. I am going to tag six people who I *think* would like to play. If not, no worries. I also think they are a pretty neat group of peeps. Check ‘em out.
Kami, Hannah, Kristabella, The Over Thinker, Hillary (with 2 l’s!) and Mrs. Wilson.
This weekend is a busy one. In laws and siblings and a day away, oh my! I doubt I will be posting, though stranger things have happened. Let me get an early start on wishing you a super May long weekend (in Canada, at least). Doing anything fun?
18 Comments
Dude!
I’ll get right on it. By the end of the weekend for sure. Thanks for the link love!
and BY THE WAY … you said you know what you weigh, but you didn’t STATE what you weight …
I’m just sayin’.
mwahahahaha
Have a GREAT weekend!!
ps. I just ordered a 4G CF!
Jen’s last blog post..We’re mean parents
Comment by Jen on May 15th, 2008 @ 3:22 pmOh yea, and this weekend? Noah’s mom and sister, and Kaylie’s sperm donor are coming up.
Woot!
Jen’s last blog post..We’re mean parents
Comment by Jen on May 15th, 2008 @ 3:23 pmHA. I just read Jen’s comment (hilarious).
I agree completely on #3 and wish that I agreed on #1, however… I can’t say that I don’t like cookies. I bake for me (oh, and Hunter, so far).
Elizabeth’s last blog post..Domestic Goddess to the Rescue
Comment by Elizabeth on May 15th, 2008 @ 3:32 pmCool list. I knew a few of those things about you already but some were new. It’s always fun to find out more about people. 
Thanks for tagging me. I actually have a few ideas for this one!
Hannah’s last blog post..Urban Rhapsody
Comment by Hannah on May 15th, 2008 @ 5:25 pmFor #5, I’m a mixed bag too. I have an American mom and a Canadian dad, so I got a little bit of both growing up. However, as far as temperature goes, I’m all about celcius. It makes logical sense.
This weekend I’m headed up to the Sunshine Coast. My parents run a camp on one of the islands there, and they have a work party every year to get the camp ready for the summer. Should be great fun! I hope the weather holds up, because I’ll be outside most of the time.
Sharon’s last blog post..Organization
Comment by Sharon on May 15th, 2008 @ 5:57 pmThank you for the linky-love, Angella! (But was this your way of tricking me into blogging when I’ve been oh-so-so-good at not blogging? Darn you, woman. There goes my two-week hiatus.)
I shall like back to you when I post it on up there
Wheee!
(P.S. It’s been awhile since you posted a photo of YOU—has it been since the new haircut?? You should get on that!)
The Over-Thinker’s last blog post..Remind me to tell you about my accidental enthusiasm about a Strip Club…
Comment by The Over-Thinker on May 15th, 2008 @ 6:01 pm#3 - I am so with you on this one sister! SO with you.
Ugh.
I will try to do this one but I am in a funk right now… maybe next week, thanks for thinking of me though, it’s nice
Kami’s last blog post..Little o this
I am so freaking busy right now, I totally understand.
And?
I can sing for you while you bake something fabulous. (Great team we make, no?)
Loralee’s last blog post..Who knew the answer to a closed door would be ?Thoroughly Modern Millie??
Comment by Loralee on May 15th, 2008 @ 8:59 pmEnjoy your weekend!
Kristin’s last blog post..Birthday Wishes
I forgot everything I wanted to comment on once I caught sight of your gorgeous children. Breathtaking kids. Amazing photos. Huzzah!
Oh… the “U” thing. I’m right there with you… hestitating every time. And the metric/imperial issue? Screws me up too. We Canadians are nuts in the head.
Carolyn’s last blog post..not an old bag.
Comment by Carolyn on May 15th, 2008 @ 10:46 pmI too had trouble with my middle name…Not with saying it, but writing it. (This was when I was in elementary school though!) I felt so silly and hoped nobody would put me on the spot! Have a great weekend!
Comment by Michele on May 15th, 2008 @ 10:47 pmI’ll definitely do your meme, since I’m looking for things to do!
If I ever moved to Canada, I could never add the “u” to words. My inner editor and proofreader would twitch and shake until I fixed it back to color or favorite.
Kristabella’s last blog post..Yes, I Am Cultured
Comment by Kristabella on May 16th, 2008 @ 6:56 amlalalala. i cannot bring myself to put a “u” in those words. and i work in publishing. Canadian publishing. the editors here all drive me crazy 
medically impossible, huh? I don’t know what strategy you took, but google “spontaneous recanalization”. My brother and wife are having their medically impossible (read: miracle of God!) baby in September, right around their youngest child’s NINTH birthday.
I’m exactly like you with the whole F/C, km/miles, lbs/kg, etc… mixed bag for sure!
Speaking of the “u” in words, I am a stickler for spelling (although I am not too high on myself to know that I do make errors as well). There, They’re and Their have got to be my all time pet-peeve words. Get them right people!!!
Holly’s last blog post..Idol Recap: Down to 3?
Comment by Holly on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:23 amI am exactly the same way with units of temperature, distance and weight. I can’t understand Fahrenheit for the life of me, but when it comes to weight or measuring, kilograms or centimeters just don’t as much sense as pounds and inches.
Have a great long weekend.
Karla’s last blog post..Should have bought a Chia Pet
Comment by Karla on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:32 amThanks for the reminder that she tagged me too. And I don’t like anything once it’s been baked. I make things for Aaron and just eat a good chunk of dough every time.
But I must say, I wish we used the “u.” I’m a fan. Don’t know why.
slynnro’s last blog post..In a van down by the river….
Comment by slynnro on May 17th, 2008 @ 10:50 pm
I’m going to see Mah Sista and her three perfectly healthy, happy, and gorgeous children.
And Lance, and Matthew, of course.
Comment by songsinblue on May 15th, 2008 @ 2:41 pmsongsinblue’s last blog post..Gong Show Weekend