Are You Still With Me?

I warned you it would take awhile to answer all the questions I was asked, but I've really enjoyed it A LOT...hope you have, too! This time around, I'm combining questions I was asked by two of my good bloggy pals. The first question came from Cortney. She asked, "When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?" First and foremost, I wanted to be a mother. I played with dolls all the time and I always had a deep-rooted desire to be a mom one day. Secondly, I wanted to be a nurse, particularly a pediatric nurse. Actually, if I could go back to college right now, I'd probably not choose speech-language pathology as my major, but nursing, instead. Oh, if it were only that easy!

These next questions were asked by my friend, Tim. He really outdid himself! Man, oh, man...was this ever a workout for my brain!

Here's his questions...

What has it been like having a teenage girl when it comes to boys? Absolutely brutal, that's how it's been! Brittany has had some real doozies for boyfriends! It's been tough because you want to grab her by the shoulders and shout, "OPEN YOUR EYES...SMELL THE COFFEE"! I have learned through a lot of trial and error how to direct her path gently without causing her to do the exact opposite of what I'm hoping and praying for. We've, undoubtedly, had our share of drama...enough to put the top-rated soap opera to shame!

How did you meet your hubby? Chris and I met on a blind date that was set up by my brother, Kevin, the one who lost his battle with cancer. He and Chris met at a yacht club in Tennessee when Chris was there with the Knoxville Ski Club for a Christmas party. Kevin told him about me and gave Chris my phone number. The very next day, Kevin told me, "Little sis, you might be getting a phone call from someone real soon." I looked at him and asked, "Kev, what have you done?" He gave me a sheepish grin and walked out of the room. Well, a few days later, Chris took me out on our first date. When I saw him on the other side of the door, my exact thoughts were, "I could marry this guy one day." Just 3 months later, we got engaged and were married 10 months after our first date. We'll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in October!

Your most embarrassing moment? Oh, I've had my share...trust me! However, I'd probably have to say one that stands out in my mind was when I went in for my annual OB/GYN visit a few years ago and I was wearing one of those flimsy little gowns that opens up in the front. Well, my doctor and the nurse kept telling me to scoot down further on the table. I'd scoot down and they'd say, "A little bit more." Well, the next thing I knew, I slid completely off the end of the examination table and my gown flew open wide! My dignity went right out the door! My doctor and his nurse both laughed! Very humiliating!

Favorite song? I have so many...my mind is swimming! Well, if I'm running or working out, I love to listen to "Takin' Care of Business" by Bachman Turner Overdrive or "Roll With the Changes" by REO Speedwagon. I like songs by Boston, too...lots of 80's stuff! Anything to get me pumped up and moving! Now, my current favorite contemporary Christian song is "Revelation" by Third Day, but I love old hymns such as "I'll Fly Away" and "Blessed Assurance", too.
Favorite vacation destination and why? I would have to say Sedona, Arizona because I love being outdoors and exploring. It's the most beautiful place I've ever been to go hiking and to enjoy nature! I've been there twice and I'd love to go back soon!

Fondest memory with each of your girls? Once again, there are more than I could possibly count! I'd have to say that one of my fondest memories OF each of my girls is when they got baptized at our church in Germantown, TN. That is something I will never forget...when they made a public profession of their faith! One of my fondest memories WITH my girls was when the three of us went to a Tim McGraw concert here in Atlanta...it was their first. We went out to dinner before the concert, then we drove by ourselves to downtown Atlanta to go to Phillips Arena. For those of you who've never been to downtown Atlanta, let me just say that it isn't the place you want to be wandering around at night! I was a nervous wreck, needless to say! We found a close parking spot, thank goodness, and ended up having the time of our lives singing and dancing with Tim!

What do you think you will be feeling as hubby walks Britt down the aisle? I think my heart will be swelled up with pride. It will, also, be breaking because I'll realize that she's no longer my little girl, but someone's wife...and things will never be quite the same, again.

What do feel so far about Vlogemotions? I love it, Tim...I REALLY do! At first, I was a little unsure about it, but I'm starting to get into it now and, yes, it is therapeutic for me and I'm not nearly as nervous as I was before.

What is your favorite blog carnival? DUH...Vlogemotions all the way! How's that for a plug, Tim?

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."~Maria Robinson