5 things about ME

Some of my favorite things to look back through as an adult are the "About Me" projects/worksheets. It's fun for me to read the thoughts of the younger me about what I wanted to be, what my favorite animal was, my favorite games to play, etc. These are also the few sheets the kids bring home that don't make it into the trash can. So, I thought it would be fun to do an all grown up version for those of you who have stumbled across my little blogging project and want to know a little bit more about me. 

So here goes......

1. I am a foodie

My kitchen is my happy place. It's the one room in the house that is all mine. I love getting in the kitchen and baking, sautéing, chopping, and stirring. I love all of it. I'm really working on my cake baking and decorating right now. With 5 kids (which means 5 birthdays every. single. year) I can no longer justify spending so much on  professional cakes when I can do it myself and LOVE IT! 

2. I hate laundry

You would think I would've thought about that before having such a big family. But I didn't. Now when I say I hate it, I mean I HATE IT! I would rather let my kids be naked all the time than to constantly be washing clothes. Which is usually what happens on Saturdays. 

 3. Gum makes me wanna gag

I can't even say anything else without tasting vomit so I'm just gonna continue.

4. I love interior decorating

Since getting married over 11 years ago I have been on a quest to find my perfect style. I love soft neutrals, lamps, rugs, antiques, and clean lines. My goal is a comfy, cozy home that is relaxing for my family and inviting for visitors. I'm very slowly starting work on the house we moved into a little over a year ago and hope to get pictures posted along the way. 

5. I am a nursing mother 

I am currently nursing baby number 5 who is 10 months old. I have actually spent 60 months out of the last 9 years nursing babies. When I started with my first, it wasn't because I wanted to nurse so much as I didn't want to make my mom mad by not at least trying it. I had no idea then that it would give me such joy. It's an amazing feeling to know that my children have needed me. That I have been able to do something for them that no one else could. I have loved every minute of it. And because Silas is our kaboos we may just drag this out until kindergarten. Haha! Not really. As much as I love nursing I'm looking forward to wearing bras that don't have flaps on them.