Liebster Award

I’ve been trying to find the time and energy to start writing again. I’m a bit {kind of lot} overwhelmed with life right now so it’s been a little difficult. I logged in today to work on something I started a couple of weeks ago. To my surprise, I had a comment from Kelsi @ babiesfirstyear. She nominated me for the Liebster Award. I didn’t have any idea what it was, so I did a little research {IE, Google looking}. Thanks so much Kelsi for thinking of me and nominating me for this award!

From what I see, this award is passed around the blogging community to people with fewer than 200 followers as a way to tell others about the blogs you enjoy reading. It’s a way to get to know one another. So thank you, Kelsi! The rules are to post 11 facts about you and answer 11 questions that have been given. Then, of course, nominate others.

11 Facts About Me:

• I hate winter but live in the Midwest.
• Not surprisingly, I love summer. I could sit out in the sun and sweat for hours.
• Most of my life I was shy, but I ended up in a leadership position managing people.
• I have two energetic boys – 4 1/2 and 2.
• I’m not a morning person.
• I drive a minivan and am still not a minivan “person.”
• We follow the Dave Ramsey way of life. We pay in cash and save our money if we want something.
• We have a Beagle who is cute, cuddly, and annoying because he barks so much.
• I’ve been on the Board of Directors for my local hospice home – Iowa River Hospice – for four years.
• I’m the VP of the Board this year.
• I’m serving as co-chair for a local benefit for the hospice home and American Cancer Society.

My 11 Questions to Answer:

1) “Kids say the darnest things.”  What is something your child has said recently that made you laugh. Maximus, age 4. “Mommy, how old is grandpa? Oh! Mommy, you and grandpa are the same age!”

2) What is your favorite vacation spot? Vacation isn’t really a thing in our house. However, I really did love our honeymoon to Cancun. My idea of a vacation is the sun and a book.

3) What object is closest to you on your right?  Could you use it to defend yourself? A hightop chair. Yup, could definitely use it to defend myself. It’s gotten my toes a few times and I can confirm that it’s a useful weapon.

4) If you had an hour to do anything you wanted, what would you do? I would take a nap.

5) What is your favorite blog post you have written?  Leave a link! Out of my current year, I pick one about struggling mama’s. I see you over there with your tired eyes and noisy toddler.

6) If you could have someone else do one household chore what would it be? Pick up the house every night – the toys and papers and SOCKS.

7) Would you rather live on a beach or in a city? Retiring {next week} to a beach would be Am-a-zing!

8) Where do all the socks go? Every room in the house. Or, at daycare, the register.

9) Do you enjoy reading books or watching movies more? Reading.

10) Be honest, when reading to your children, do you skip words? 99.8% of the time I read every word. There is only one or two books in the house that I despise.

11) How do you find time to blog? Since Maximus stopped going into his room for quiet time, I don’t.

I nominate:

Amanda @ Delightfully Balanced
Sara @ Vanneste Family Blog
Kara @ The Kinser Life
Megan @ The Ratnam Residence

Your 11 Questions to Answer:

1. Why did you start blogging?
2. What’s your nighttime routine?
3. If you just answered what you do with children at bedtime, what’s YOUR nighttime routine?
4. What’s your favorite season? Why?
5. If you had a week off and unlimited funds, where would you go?
6. What’s the last thing you did for yourself?
7. What’s your favorite book?
8. What advice would you give 21-year-old you?
9. What’s your favorite recipe?
10. Where do you want to be in 10 years?
11. How do you find time to blog?

Leave your link in my comments so we can all read your answers!