Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What is the most amazing weather you've ever seen?

The Houston flood of June, 1975, when we got 7 inches of water in our house. I was 14. Although we weren't home at the time, and it had receded by the time we returned (my dad knew how high the water got by the mark on the wall), it was still gross. Things on the floors of closets were disgusting.

2. What is a sound or noise you love?

A laughing baby. Opening a Dr. Pepper. The words "I love you."

3. Do you like seafood? What's your favorite seafood dish?

I have really tried, but the only seafood I like is grilled shrimp. (Fried shrimp is okay, too, but grilled is by far my first choice.)

4. What part of your day requires the most patience?

It varies depending on how tired I am. As a general rule, I'd say either between school and dinner or trying to get out the door in the mornings. I am OCD about leaving on time and I get really aggravated if kids aren't ready when they are supposed to be.

5. What's your favorite shade of blue?

A bright, royal blue. That was the color of the bridesmaids' dresses in my wedding.

6. Do people underestimate you?

I think most people recognize how wonderful I am.

Ahem.

Actually, I don't think they do with the exception of my family--not my man and kids, but parents and siblings. Except the parents aren't an issue any more.

7. When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?

Not long before I wrote this post, as I was waiting for a phone call to tell me if an exchange student from Germany, who is currently with another family in our church, would be moving in with us for the rest of the school year. The answer is yes. My girl is soooo excited; she's become really good friends with this student.

8. Insert your own random thought here, and remember...I have a wooden spoon and I'm not afraid to use it.

I haven't paid much attention to Britain's Royal Family in recent years, but I enjoyed watching this interview with Prince William and his new fiancee, Kate Middleton. Prince William has such a cute self-deprecating smile and wit, and they obviously enjoy bantering with each other. When I first caught a glimpse of her engagement ring, I recognized it, and they later confirmed that it was Princess Diana's ring. Prince William: "'It’s very special to me. As Kate’s very special to me now, it was right to put the two together,’ he said. ‘It was my way of making sure my mother didn’t miss out on today and the excitement, and the fact that we’re going to spend the rest of our lives together.’" At the same time, he said, "No one's trying to fill my mother's shoes." So touching. And a reminder that royalty and wealth don't keep a boy from the heartache of losing his mom.

The media always amuses me, however. Articles abound which talk about Kate being from a middle-class family, and what a good thing for Britain that is, as opposed to aristocracy. And it then went on to say her parents are millionaires. I think my socioeconomic status just dropped!



Come play and read some other answers over at Joyce's!