Wow. I have never been so stumped for words in my whole life.
It’s easy to write posts on what Bents has gotten himself into this week, how funny P is, how stinkin’ cute little SJ is, or how obnoxious life can be with a house full of boys.
Easy I tell ya.
But trying to write a post about “ME”…pssst…I’d rather go do laundry. I hate trying to walk that fine line between “tooting your own horn” and “sounding like a total loser”. You know?
I will do my best (for all you Blissdom attendees that I may be meeting for the first time) to describe ME.
- First things first. I’m a dork. A pretty big dork. Exhibit A to the right.
- I’m type A. Organized. Detailed. OCD. And occasionally…A.D.D.
- I have 3 boys all under the age of 5 and a middle child who makes me ponder making my husband go get fixed.
- I quit my full time job to blog.
- I’m a goodie-goodie. There I said it. I like to follow the rules.
- Speaking of more children. I can’t tell you if we are “officially done” or not so don’t ask.
- I’m a follower of Jesus. I’m not perfect and I’ve even done things here on this lil ole blog that show you my imperfections. God’s grace is good.
- Everyone says to me…”Ohhhh, 3 boys, huh?” My response: “Yes, 3 boys and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” And I mean that from the bottom of my heart.
- My husband blogs too. He’s way more popular than me.
- I’m a hugger. But, I can also recognize when people aren’t huggers and I won’t force you to hug me. No pinky promises though.
- I have my MBA, but no, I did not get my master’s in grammar. Or geography. Just ask my husband how I told him all about the 52 states. Ahem.
- I’m honest. Even when it’s not pretty. Some people hate me for it and other’s appreciate it. I don’t like things sugar-coated.
- I danced on a college dance team and I still occasionally pretend that I am peforming at a basketball game. Except most of the time I am performing in my kitchen for the boys. Who says moms can’t have good moves?
- When I quit my job a few months ago, my husband and I started up a couple’s blog called Dollars and Roses! Our goal…to show YOU how to make money by blogging.
- I don’t drink. In fact, I’ve never had a beer in my life. Not even in college. *gasp* (I’m not judging anyone who does drink, I just choose not to.)
- I use to be a military wife. My husband is a Certified Financial Planner, but he use to be a soldier. A soldier who spent 17 months in Baghdad, Iraq. A true hero.
- I like to think I’m still fun even without the alcohol.
- I live a mile from my parents. I talk to my mom every single day. They help us out so much with the kids that it’s not even funny. Love them so!
So there you have it. A post about ME. Thank goodness I don’t normally write posts about ME. This took me at least a half a day. Ha!
And while I’ve titled this post, “I’m More Than Just a Mom”, I must admit that nothing satisfies me more than that title alone.
This post makes me think we could be best friends. I hope that doesn’t sound totally creepy. 🙂
This post just made me think we could be best friends. I hope that doesn’t sound totally creepy.
i loved reading about you. i like kodi think we could be bff’s!
i personally don’t drink either and don’t judge those who do, it’s just my personal conviction. i love just hanging out with my family….mainly my parents who live in my yard!
this post was neat and really awesome to learn a little about mandy!:)
We have sooo much in common!! I love this post and getting to know more about the mom behind the madness 🙂
I love this about me post. I am a total rules follower. My friends always tell me I’m a goodie goodie but I wouldn’t have it any other way. My mom is my best friend and I talk to her everyday if not see her everyday.
I love it. You are my idol.
First off I LOVE your new header!!! So so cute! Second I loved this post, when I think back to high school I never would have though that 12 years later we would be friends! I appreciate your honesty on this blog and in real life, and I think that showing your imperfections here or anywhere else, reaches more people for Jesus Christ then you know. God’s grace is so good! Great post Mandy!!!
I have been told I have no filter. I too am way to honest! I also have never had a beer. I have had other drinks but in 33 yrs have been drunk twice! I think you sound like a great person.
Um, can I just say that I hate the fact that you look that good and you have three kids? Sheesh, girl. Now I have to go hit the gym. Great meeting you at Blissdom, by the way.
I Like Beer. I love you!!! Dad
You are too cute! I’m right there with you on the Type A/OCD/ADD; my college roommates used to say I was like living with a fun little chihuahua. 🙂 We should get together sometime when we’re in your area!
FRIEND. We’re the same person… minus I do drink and often think I’m a better person because of it [I kid…mostly]. And you rocked that red blazer on your way to Blissdom. I owe you a guest blog post — yikes…. need to work on that asap! J is on the move now and my “normal” routine has come to a screeching halt. I have not a clue how you juggle all that you do. Jackson crawling is making me consider just having one mini?!?! Not really.
Okay, I’ve loved catching up and am kicking myself for not going to Blissdom. Do tell – did you have to stand up in front of wayyyy too many people and talk about yourself? That terrifies me. Or was it just comfortable and small group stuff?
Darn it, Mandy. I just love your blog. Your family. And YOU! You are stinkin’ adorable and your family is so absolutely blessed! I’m always praying for you guys. 🙂 God bless y’all, your home, and your lives!
I just found this post, Mandy, and I feel like I know you better! Thanks for sharing about yourself, you’re a doll. xoxo
Geez, I just found your blog today and I’m really enjoying it! And from what you wrote here, I think if we’d grown up in the same town, you may have been my best friend. 🙂