Five Things About The Summer Olympics

1.  I totally get into sports that I normally don't care a whit about.  Like water polo.  And somehow, through watching it....I become an expert.  But not really.

2.  I will turn it on and just let it run in the background, because it's on TV 28 hours a day.  I don't pay attention to all 28 hours, but I love just having it on.  This means I'm willing my teams to victory, if in spirit only, right?

3.  I am amazed at how flexible men are in gymnastics.  And how buff women are in their upper bodies in swimming.  Holy.  Cow.

4.  I root for the USA, but also root for another country at the same time.  This Olympics, I've chosen Italy.  Viva Italia!  (Or something like that.)

5.  I'm a sucker for the opening ceremonies and have to watch the whole thing, and am sad when the closing ceremonies roll around.  I'm not sure exactly what it is, but I just plain love the Olympics.

What do you like about the Olympics?

Five Things About Packing To Move

1.  I may grumble to my sweet husband about how much C-R-A-P he has, but I've found that my C-R-A-P is mostly hanging up on the walls.

2.  I get to pare down what I have into what I really love.  Those things I keep.

3.  I've dusted places that haven't seen a duster in eight years.  Grody, I know.

4.  Friends who bring me boxes are my true friends.

5.  I'm so glad I have three great helpers who have made this so much easier than when we did this eight years ago.

What do you love/hate about packing and moving?

Five Things About Sonic Diet Cherry Limeade

1.  It's the only thing I order from Sonic 99% of the time.

2.  That lime twist gives it a sour kick I kinda like.

3.  I can get it 1/2 price during happy hour.  Yaya!

4.  Eating the ice when the drink is gone?  The best!

5.  I hate maraschino cherries.  But I eat the one in the drink every time just to make sure I still hate them.  And I always do.

How do you Sonic?

Five Things About My Daddy

1.  Yes, I still call him Daddy.

2.  He is one of the hardest working men I know.

3.  He is a wealth of quiet wisdom and advice.

4.  He serves God tirelessly.

5.  He and my Mama gave me the gift of music.

What do you love about your dad?

Five Things About Coming From A Large Family

From the Family Reunion 2010

1.  There was is never a dull quiet moment when we get together.

2.  Family vacations consisted of camping, because it was inexpensive.

3.  Room sharing was mandatory.

4.  My Mama is a very good cook....boy, did we eat good!

5.  I miss them all.  Lots.

What is so great about your family?

Five Things About The Last Day of School

The first day of school....back in 2005.  Time flies!

1.  My kids get up early and raring to go to school.  The only school day this ever happens.

2.  No homework tonight!

3.  No more reminding Noodle to pack his lunch.  At least for three more months.

4.  It feels like you've been paroled.  Not that I've ever known that feeling.

5.  Bedtime schmedtime....who cares tonight?

What do you love about the last day of school?

Five Things About Monday

1.  It comes after Sunday.

2.  It's music lesson day at our house.

3.  It's mine, Sweetie, and Noodle's laundry day.

4.  It comes before Tuesday.

5.  It holds the promise of great things to follow.

What's Monday for you?