My Life as Mama Jodi

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1. Please feel free to call me any time.
2. When I bake I can’t help sniffing it occasionally.
3. My favorite thing to cook is Thanksgiving dinner.
4. Babies are something I can’t get enough of.
5. That’s the thing I love most about babies, how they smell after a bath.
6. “What were they thinking” always makes me think to myself, what the heck?
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to spending sometime with my hubby, tomorrow my plans include going to a cooking class, and shopping with the girls and Sunday, I want to veg after church!

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Food 4 Thought Friday.

Breakfast
What are you looking most forward to in the next week? Going to see Twilight!!!

Lunch
What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Open up a Culver’s.

Dinner
If you could choose to get rid of one animal on earth, what would it be? The snake.

Dinner
If your life were a made for TV program, would it be a reality show, documentary, sit-com, cartoon, drama series, or a talk show? It would be a drama series… there is always some sort of drama going on in my life!

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?) Be Still and know He is God. This is a reacurring one, as I need to just stop and listen to Him.

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1. My blueprint for success includes having God in my life.
2. Was a Milky Way was the last candy I ate.
3. The best facial moisturizer I’ve ever used is from Herbalife.
4. Knitting can be good therapy.
5. I’d like to tell you about how I am feeling right now.
6. Caring is my strongest characteristic.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to spending some time with my hubby, tomorrow my plans include raking up the leaves and Sunday, I want to go out for lunch after church!

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Breakfast
What are you most grateful for at this very moment? For my family.

Lunch
Did this week’s election results leave you feeling optimistic, pesimistic, or neither? Answer even if you aren’t a U.S. citizen. More pesimistic. But I am going to put the fate of our country in God’s hands.
Dinner
Name five meals you repeatedly have for dinner over and over. spaghetti, pizza, hamburgs/fries, tacos, pork chops/taters/corn

Midnight Snack
If you had a robot to help around the house, what three jobs would you have them do? What are three jobs you would not let them do? Do ~ Vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom, dishes. Not do ~ laundry.. that’s all I can think of

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?) Keep looking ahead.

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1. Follow the directions the first time and you won’t have any problems!
2 My camera is something I always take with me on vacation.
3. To achieve your goals, you must put forth some effort.
4. I am very anal about things, is something I’d like you to know about me.
5. I have a very spoiled kitty cat.
6. Hope floats.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to curling up with a good book, tomorrow my plans include nothing so far, and that’s kind of nice and Sunday, I want to enjoy the day with my guys after church!

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Breakfast
If you could jump into any book … what would it be and why? I would love to jump into any one of Karen Kingsbury books, so I could meet the Baxter’!

Lunch
Tell how you are feeling today in the form of a weather report. (For example, partly cloudy, sunny with a chance for showers etc.) Partly cloudy

Dinner
What activities make you lose track of time?
being on the internet… I get so lost in time when I am on here!

Midnight Snack
What were you doing one hour ago? I was browsing Facebook, and had to laugh when I found a certain person has one!

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?) Take it one day at a time!

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1. October is a busy month for me this year. Soccer games twice a week and with practices every other day!
2. Snakes scare me!
3. Leaves are falling all around, it’s wonderful.
4. My favorite horror movie is _____________ because _____________. I don’t have one, as I don’t like horror movies
5. Friends and Family = good memories.
6. It was a dark and stormy night so I decided to stay home snuggled under a blanket.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to doing nothing, tomorrow my plans include vegging until its time to go to the baby shower and Sunday, I want to take a nap after church!

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It’s that time a week again! Know and Tell Friday. Here are the questions!

1. Do you have fake plants in your house? Do you like them? I have some fake flowers that I got quite a few years ago from Partylite. People think they are real, until they get up close.

2. What is the oldest piece of furniture you have that is not an antique? Describe it. That would have to be our living room furniture (couch/loveseat). They are almost 16 years old. I am surprised they have held up as long as they have. The cushions are starting to show their age, and aren’t as comfortable anymore.

3. Do you have any antiques? No

4. What type of dishes do you use? China, stoneware, Corelle, Tupperware, paper plates? Corelle and Tupperware.

5. What is your favorite thing in your house? my laptop… LOL

6. Do you like to use lamps or overhead lighting? We have lamps.

7. Are you a pristine white wall person or do you love color? Color, the only walls that are white are the kitchen ones, and I really want to paint them a nice yellow, but hubby says NO.

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Food 4 Thought Friday.

Breakfast
What actor/actress would be most believeable to play you in a movie? I have no clue!

Lunch
If you were stranded on a lonely beach, what are the five things that you would want to survive?
Food, water, a good book, yarn/needles, and a pillow/blanket.

Midnight Snack
If you could be a fly on the wall, where would you go and why? Ohhhh… so many places!

Recipe for this Week
(instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?) Grin and bear it.

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1. There is no need to lie, as you always get caught in the end.

2. Where in the heck did the summer go?

3. The laundry is all I managed to do yesterday.

4. Prospects for my future have just looked up! I am finally working again.. back in daycare!!!!

5. The truth is the message.

6. Simplicity and tranquility are things I strive for.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to hanging out with Robyn/Cary so we can plan a baby shower, tomorrow my plans include going to a cooking class at church, then to the 49 cent sale, then home to veg and Sunday, I want to spend time with my family after church!

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Breakfast
What is one thing you look forward to each day? Each week?
Day - spending time in the word of God. Week - my weekly shopping trip to the 49 cent sale with my friends.

Lunch
Are you a hoarder or a chucker?
I used to be a hoarder, but now I chuck stuff left and right!

Dinner
Do your dinner meals consist mostly of home cooked meals, convenience foods (i.e. boxed, frozen, heat & serve, etc.), or fast food? Who does most of the cooking in your home?
Home cooked meals, and I do all the cooking.

Midnight Snack
Has the rising cost of gasoline caused you to restrict, limit, or alter anything in your life? If so what?
It has. I limit my driving as much as possible. We are now all riding to church together, (hubby has to be there early for band practice), so the boys and I either go get some breakfast, or they go back to sleep in the truck until its time to go in. (once a month I have nursery duty and have to be there early as well).

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?)
Never give up.

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1. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

2. Finance problems is something I wonder about often lately.

3. In your heart, you knew he was the one.

4. Take love, add a little spice and you end up with an awesome marriage!!

5. Life has gifted me with a wonderful group of friends!

6. Soaking in a hot, bubble bath is an instant vacation.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to game night at Robyn’s, tomorrow my plans include probably hanging out with my family and Sunday, I want to hang out at home after church!

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It’s that time again! Friday always means Know and Tell questions and we look forward to your answers.

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My quirks:

1. If I see any gray hairs I have to go get a box of hair color and color my hair. This seems to happen every 3 weeks or so!

2. I like to dip my potato chips in ketchup.

3. I don’t like to get ice in my fountain pop, and for some reason McDonald’s taste the best to me.

4. I am very anal about how things are put away, and it drives everyone nuts. If someone is helping me take care of things and they don’t do it right, I will wait until they are gone, or the next day and put them away the correct way.

5. If I can’t get past the smell of something I won’t eat it. This drives my hubby nuts.

6. I am obsessed with the internet.

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Breakfast
If you were to choose a new name for yourself what would it be and why? Were there any other names your parents almost gave you?
When I was younger I always wanted my name to be Jennifer, why? Because I thought it was a cool name. Now I am happy with my name. I don’t think there was any other name my parents were going to call me.

Lunch
How do you usually spend your Sunday afternoons?
We either veg out at home after church, or go to the inlaws for dinner.

Dinner
What would be your last meal if you were about to walk the green mile?
I would like to say my favorite meal.. pizza, but in all honesty, I probably wouldn’t be able to eat anything.

Midnight Snack
Have you ever broken any bones?
I broke my arm and my thumb.

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?)
Live for today, as tomorrow may never come.

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1. If I was to walk into your life, you would feel right at home.

2. Catch a bright star and place it in a jar.

3. And you can send me money anytime!!

4. I am doing ok, but I’m dealing with a memory that never forgets.

5. I’m the innocent bystander / Somehow I got stuck in the middle of it all.

6. What’s keeping us apart isn’t selfishness, is it?

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to seeing the fireworks downtown, tomorrow my plans include finishing up making the cookies and the going to the 49 cent sale with the girls and Sunday, I want to do absolutely nothing after church!!!

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It’s that time a week again! Know and Tell Friday. Here are the questions!

1. Do you live for the start of college football? professional football? Does anyone in your house? Do you know anyone who does? I don’t care much for football. My oldest is the sports fanatic in our house.

2. Did you go to college? If so, what was your mascot? Was/Is that your favorite team? If not, what was/is your favorite college team? I didn’t go to college, and I don’t really have a favorite team.

3. Have you ever embarrassed yourself at a sporting event? Have you seen someone else embarrass themselves at a sporting event? not that I recall

4. What is your favorite spectator sport (the one you love to watch live)? I like to watch gymnastics and swimming

5. Do you have a sports hero? If so, what makes them special? I don’t.

6. What’s the most memorable sporting event you have ever watched on television? watched live? I guess the olympics. Live?? the sports my boys are in.

7. If you have kids or grandkids, do they play sports? Trent plays soccer right now, in the spring he does Cross Country.

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Food 4 Thought Friday.

Breakfast
Do you use a day planner, calendar, notebook, computer program, lists on some random piece of paper, or just totally wing things to stay organized?
I have a wall calendar, and usually several lists going.

Lunch
What is something that you have too much of?
Yarn. I keep finding it is so many places!

Dinner
What is one of the most important qualities you need in a friend?
Someone who is trustworthy/honest.

Midnight Snack
Describe yourself using only three adjectives.
Fun, sincere, compassionate

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?)
Live for today, as tomorrow may never come.

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1. When I’m sick I’m still the one who needs to make sure everything gets done in the house.

2. When I take a walk, I think about nothing really, as I am usually with friends and we are talking, so no time to think.

3. Money can’t buy happiness but it can material things.

4. Cotton makes me feel cool and leather makes me stick to it on hot summer days.

5. The strangest person/character I’ve had lewd thoughts about was ??

6. My favorite color these days is purple because not sure, I just like it.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to taking pictures of Robyn before her wedding, then off to some friends for some relaxatioin, tomorrow my plans include all things Robyn…. its her reception day, and we have lots of things planned for her from 8 am on!!! YaY! and Sunday, I want to crash after church from the busy weekend, but I will have to make dinner, then we are off to Grand Haven for a free Christian concert with Virginia Hill (who is our Pastor’s daughter)!

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Breakfast
If you were given one extra hour everyday - how would you use that time? I would use it for sleep!!

Lunch
What is your favorite season and why? Fall. I love all the crisp, cool air and the color changes.

Dinner
Are you a tight squeezer, a delicate hugger, a back patter, a hand shaker, or a hands off completely person? I am a delicate hugger.

Midnight Snack
Have you ever gone skinny dipping? If so where? I have, in a pool.

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?) Take a deep breath, and breathe.

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It’s that time a week again! Know and Tell Friday. Here are the questions!

1. How far in advance do you start getting ready for back-to-school (whether for your own kids, or for yourself when you were in school)? About a month or so.

2. Do you have any picky eaters who need special considerations for lunches? What does a typical bagged lunch look like in your house? PB & J, chips, yogurt, grapes or strawberries and some sort of fruit snack.

3. What school supply items do you skimp on and what are you willing to shell out the big bucks for? I try to hit all the sales/clearance racks for clothes, but usually shell out the big bucks on shoes.

4. Do you get your kids up, or do they get up on their own? Any snooze-hitters that have trouble waking up? How about the opposite, any kids that are up at the crack of dawn? I get them up. My oldest is the hardest to get up! None are up at the crack of dawn.

5. Any cafeteria horror stories? Is school food as bad as they say? We are at a charter school, so we don’t have hot lunch. So no horror stories here.

6. How important is it to you to make sure your kids have the latest styles and trendiest accessories? It’s not important to the youngest, my oldest is a preppy boy, so he has to to have all the latest, but he is no longer in school, so he is on his own for buying things!.

7. Remember the movie Kindergarten Cop? If Arnold Schwarzenegger was your child’s new kindergarten teacher, how would you feel? I think I would be startled at first, but then would be ok with it..

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1. Dancing to the music while washing dishes makes me happy.

2. The last time I laughed I nearly peed my pants.

3. When I drive I am usually on the phone with Robyn.

4. I saw Trent standing behind the corner waiting to scare his dad. It didn’t work.

5. Give me Life, give me Liberty, give me the pursuit of happiness.

6. Next week I am looking forward to Robyn’s wedding!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to taking pictures of Erica’s kids, tomorrow my plans include tubing and dinner with my friends and Sunday, I want to relax with the guys after church!

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Breakfast
Are you a morning person or a night person? I am a morning person, I tend to fade around 9 most nights.

Lunch
Do you like to shop? If yes, for what? Alone or with others? I love to shop, just wish I had more money to feed my habit! I love to shop for purses! I prefer to go shopping with my friends, but don’t mind going alone if need be.

Dinner
What is something that really motivates you? When I know someone is coming over for the first time to my house, this will make me get things done faster. If I have a deadline for things, then it will motivate me to get it done right away (sometimes, other times I procrastinate and wait until the last minute).

Midnight Snack
What is one thing you look forward to each day? A nap in the afternoon! LOL

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?) To enjoy the day to its fullest.

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It’s that time a week again! Know and Tell Friday. Here are the questions!

1. Are you right- or left-handed? right handed

2. Any nicknames they have (or have had) and the story behind them? Jojo - my nieces call me this

3. Do you need to do laundry right now? nope, I finished it all yesterday!

4. What CD is in your CD player/music on your iPod right now? the only full CD on my iPod is Virgina Hill

5. How/when did you learn to ride a bicycle? I don’t remember, that was so long ago

6. What is your favorite weird food combination? I don’t think I have anything weird. I know my hubby doesn’t like it when I order ham/pineapple pizza.

7. What is something you have that is of sentimental value? I have the first stuffed animal my hubby gave me. He had sent me flowers when we were dating to one of my jobs, and in the bouquet was this cute little dog, that plays a song (can’t remember right now, and its upstairs - too far go to go right now, and I am to tired to go back up and get it. LOL)

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It’s that time a week again! Know and Tell Friday. Here are the questions!

1. Do you put the toilet paper on coming over the top or underneath, or does it matter? If someone puts it on wrong do you have to fix it? Underneath! And yes I do fix it if they do it wrong! I have to, otherwise I will find it all in a pile on the floor, as the cat loves to go in there and unwind it!

2. Do you wear shoes in the house? nope

3. If something falls out of the dryer when you’re folding clothes or putting it in the laundry basket, do you have to rewash it or do you just continue on like nothing happened? I continue like nothing ever happened.

4. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? What about in a hotel? I sleep on the right side of the bed at home and at hotels.

5. Do you do everything in the shower in the same order every time? I think so, I never really thought about it.

6. How many times a day do you think you wash your hands? Several times a day. When I still had my daycare going I was constantly washing my hands, and they were forever “dry”.

7. What is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Does it ever vary? I go to the bathroom, and nope it doesn’t vary.

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1. The last meal I had at a restaurant was I had a Slim Jim and fries from Big Boy.

2. Dishonesty is something I intensely dislike.

3. The full moon is very bright.

4. “Put on your big girl panties and deal with it!” is one of my favorite local expressions.

5. Sometimes it’s best to just walk away.

6. Nim’s Island is the best movie I’ve seen so far this year!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to finishing a knitting project, tomorrow my plans include I have no idea and Sunday, I want to take a nap with my hubby after church!