Tagged: 25 RandomThings

1. Sometimes I secretly dream about checking myself into a hotel and sleeping in, and then giving myself a manicure/pedicure, read a book, and work out in the work out room. I know I would never do this. But I dream about doing that.- You know what, never mind after a few hours, I would miss Bryan.

2. Sometimes I wish we went on lavish vacations, and wish that we had more time together as a family.

3. When I met Bryan, I was very drawn to him because he was so kind and genuinely sweet. I love that he is very tenderhearted. I love the way he talks to our children and loves to spend time with them. I think its so sweet the way he stays in Isaac's bed until he is fast asleep, before he leaves.

4. Sometimes I tell Isaac that if he doesn't stop throwing a fit, then the store police will come and take him to a special room for naughty boys- and he always without fail, immediately stops his whining. Its mean, but I secretly laugh to myself and relish in the story when I retell it to Bryan later:)

5. I really enjoy reading and mostly read at night, the trouble is it takes me forever to finish a book because I usually fall asleep 5 pages into the story.

6. The truth is- I got my degree in Psychology- eventually thinking that once I got my masters degree, I could be a great therapist- but the truth is, what if I just thought the whole time: Man they need to get it together- get a job, get a life, get over it? That isn't a great therapist, is it?So, even though I have a degree in "the art of helping people" I think when I got home I would be like I cannot believe so and so- they are so dysfunctional"- and that is terrible to admit out loud.

7. I think all of my best friends children are genuinely beautiful. I mean just look at them? They are!

8. I don't believe in animals in the house-unless its Leo- my brothers dog- he's family.

9. I try to have a rigid cleaning schedule each day- i.e Monday: Laundry & Sheets, Tuesday, Sweep, Mop all tiled surfaces, and baseboards as needed- and if I get behind, I feel very anxious.

10. Something that happened recently that I thought was hilarious was- when Isaac was changing into his pajamas, he kept mooning me. I told him that it wasn't nice and that we should never do that. I then asked him, Isaac who taught you to do that? He said, "miss Cathrine." umm, nice try buddy, but I highly doubt that miss Cathrine mooned you while talking about the solar system at preschool:)

11. Bryan works a ton of hours, I tell myself that someday he won't work as much, but deep down, I know its not true. I respect him a lot for working so hard for our family.

12. I have found happiness in the gospel. I have a strong testimony and have a strong conviction of the power of prayer- and how real the power from God is. I love sharing the gospel with my friends that are non members. I hope Bryan and I can serve a few missions together when we get older.

13. I dislike spending money. Even at the grocery store, on things that I have to buy, I cringe. My dad is this way, I probably got it from him. But, I could be better at the budget.

14. I love my family- and I think my grandparents and parents are really cool people. I'm glad about the people i'm related to with only a few people as exceptions. And don't worry Smith side, your safe:)

15. Fifteen-hmmm, lets see, oh, I love to call my sister on the phone and chat- she always has some scandalous story to tell me and i'm always like " your kidding me!I can't believe it!" I wish we were neighbors, and by neighbors I mean, I wish I lived in her posh neighborhood.

16. Right now I teach CTR 5 class, I honestly love it, my kids are hilarious and always have to have a chair for Mr. Invisible- and I let them. I always bring treats.

17. Whenever I see parents at the grocery store late at night- and their children are throwing a fit, I honestly think "they deserve it for keeping their kids up too late."

18. There are a few people I feel like I have known forever. And when I met them, I felt it instantly.

19. Bryan is my best friend- we have funny inside jokes together, and I just love how he gets under my skin and bugs me to death on purpose. I love that he has to tell me about his work outs and that he is always sore, He is just a great husband- very light hearted and very giving. He is always helping with our kids with out me having to ask. I really appreciate him and how hard he works for our family. I know his job is not easy, but he never complains.

20. If I had a choice to be another nationality, I would want to be Vietnamese- but tall, all the Vietnamese people I know are really beautiful. Oh and I wish I were more beautiful.

21. I have always hoped that we would have 6 kids, but sometimes I wonder if we would have a more enjoyable life, If we only had 4. Manageable, and still able to buy a decent sized car to fit us all in. Ah, what the heck what is 2 more....? I love Penn & Isaac- and even this new one so much already:)

22. Seriously, in the next 10 years, we are going to take our family to Europe and see everything. I would love to start traveling regularly in the next 5 years.

23. I want to be a very fit person, and eating healthy is very important to me. I want to be really strong so I can run around with my kids and enjoy my life.

24. Someday, I'd like to be able to help other people financially, and by other people I don't mean give my children everything, but really help people I know that are struggling. Like right now, I know someone who needs 5,000 for a very valid reason. And, If I had an extra 5 grand, I really would give it to that person.

25.I want to write a book someday about ridiculous testimonies i've heard, or heard about, but I would most likely be sued. So, I think I should still write a book- maybe one on parenting- and under discipline, I could share the knowledge about the effectiveness of the store police:)