I've been tagged! And a bunch of random-ness

My friend Mary Ann tagged me to answer four questions--four thought provoking questions. I hope I can focus long enough to answer how I want to. Here it goes:

1. What is the best thing you ever did for someone else?

Gosh, I'm the nicest person most people will ever meet, so that's a tough one. ha ha It's hard to say--I try to do things for people all the time, but the one thing that stands out in my mind is when I was 15, my friend Lindsay and I were on our way to get our driving permits (with her mom) and we were the first car to come to an accident in the middle of the highway. There were five young children, all under about 3 years old, and two women, all crammed into a Mitsubishi Galant. I'll never forget it. My friend and I stood on the side of the road for a long time while waiting on the medi-flight helicopter, holding the screaming babies that Lindsay's mom had gotten out of the car. The two women were stuck in the car--it had been hit by a dump truck--and they had to use the jaws of life to get them out. We stayed until the ambulance and helicopter arrived to comfort the babies as best we could. What a day. It really wasn't DOING anything special, but it was completely needed at the time. We never told them our names, and we didn't get theirs. Sometimes I wish I knew where they are today.

2. What one thing would shock us to know about you?

Oh, I have lots of shockers. For those who know me know that didn't know me during my school years, you'd never guess that I used to be shy. Painfully, horribly shy. No one ever believes me when I say that, since these days I don't know a stranger!

3. Other than being a mom or a wife or work in your current career, if you could do anything, what would you do with your life?

When I was a teenager, before I met the love of my life (and since we met when I was sixteen, you know I was young!), I wanted to go to the Air Force Academy, join the military, and fly fighter jets. I don't necessarily want to fly fighter jets now, but I would love to have a job that involved flying. Oh, and I would love to be independently wealthy so I could travel and help people who need it. I so want to go back to Guatemala and DO something for the children and families there, and think about it all the time. I want to see the world, but not necessarily the "touristy" places--I want to see how people really live, and make a difference where I can.

4. What is your favorite thing (a product not an activity)?

I'd have to say my CHI flat iron. On a non-humid Oklahoma day, that sucker can get my hair so straight! Today, however, not so much . . .


Thanks for tagging me Mary Ann. I never get tagged, and I can't decide if that's a good thing or a bad thing!

Onward and upward to my random-ness of the day.

1. La princesa is 11 months old today. Feliz once meses mi amor! The previous post tells all about what she's doing these days. I tried to get a good picture of her today, but it just wasn't happening. Sorry!

2. I lost 3 lbs. at Weight Watchers this morning! Yay! A pal from work and me went to Moe's to celebrate. Did you know that if you get a Moe's burrito without the tortilla, they call that "streaker style", it basically cuts the calories and fat grams, along with WW points, in HALF??!! Who needs a stinkin' tortilla anyway? Not me! I ordered my first streaker Moo Moo Mr. Cow burrito and it was only 4 points. It was awesome, and I wanted Moe's again for dinner, but it was a no go. Darn, maybe next week!

3. Matthewspeak--this kid cracks me up! It must be so fun to be three. I know it's a hoot to witness him in action, that's for sure. Here is a conversation we had on the way home the other day:

Me: "Get out of my way, you crazy loons!" (to the idiot drivers that slam on their brakes at the last second, for know apparent reason)

Critterboy: "Mommy, where are the loons?"

Me: "They're everywhere honey--pretty much in every car that you see."

Critterboy: "Oh they are? Can I see them? What is a loon?"

And last night he kept saying "Get that corn out of my face!" in a really gruff voice. Guess who he was impersonating? Yep, he was playing out a scene in Nacho Libre. And, to make matters even more hilarious, he wants to take off his shirt and "wrassle" like Nacho Libre every evening. He even sticks his belly out to look like him. It's hard to keep from rolling on the floor when he does that!

Then today on the way home from school we had a convo that went like this:

Critterboy: "Mama, where are those people going?"

Me: "What people? Those people? They're probably going home like we are."

Critterboy: "No mom! They're going to Jim's!"

And by golly he was right. He was pointing to a car that was turning into one of the many restaurants that he knows. He got me on that one!

He is also very concerned with where things are. For instance, if you ask him where Chick-Fil-A is, he'll tell you "it's at Norfwest Highway and Rockwayell". Again, he's right! Too bad his genius is limited to eating establishments. I wonder what THAT says about us?

4. Operation Princess Hair is in full swing! Sweet Abby Riggs, who was adopted from Guatemala and now lives with her family here in Oklahoma, was diagnosed with Leukemia earlier this year. Please click HERE to read about her amazing family and see if you can help!

5. Visit my blog friends' blogs! If you don't already know, there is a list of blogs on the right side of this page. These are all of the blogger buddies I keep up with regularly, although there are tons more that I check in with too. There are some really great women and families to be found by reading these blogs. Check them out--you won't be sorry you did!

6. Leave comments when you check in here, if you are so inclined. I love to read them and it's great to see who is reading. Just don't say icky or mean things, because that's not very nice! You don't have to have a blogger account, but why not make one? If you post anonymously, be sure to include your name like you're signing a letter so I'll know it's you. It's fun!

Sheesh, that's another long winded post. Sorry there are no new pics. Next time, my friends, next time--have a great night!