8 Things

Sorry, Charla, I have taken so long to get these posted!!! These lists are in no particular order...but here goes!

8 Favorite TV Shows
1. John & Kate Plus 8
2. Suite Life of Zack & Cody
3. Wizards of Waverly Place
....OK this is a waste of time....I don't watch TV....except the Disney Channel with the kids...let's move on........

8 Favorite Restaurants
1. The Olive Garden
2. Abuelo's
3. The Cheesecake Factory
4. On the Border
5. Papasito's
6. Papadeaux's
7. Spaghetti Warehouse
8. Texas Roadhouse

8 Things That Happened Today
1. Erik brought me a cappuccino
2. I took the kids to school and got to hear them pray on the way
3. We read some more of the novel 1984 in my English classes
4. I had report card conferences with my kids' teachers...and enjoyed all the praise they gave my kiddos!!
5. Basketball practice--this is going to be a great year for the Lady Cats, btw!
6. Blogged on my Senior English Class Blog so they can respond on their blogs tomorrow in class
7. Enjoyed David teaching Erik how to "bottom pass" (this is a deep snap for those who do not speak 6-yr-old boy)
8. Went to the Pep Rally

8 Things I Am Looking Forward To
1. As soon as I finish typing this, I am going to go tuck my kids into bed...and snuggle with Katy because she has already informed me it's her turn tonight!
2. Seeing the dress Sarah picks for her wedding
3. Holding Koen again...it's been too long...
4. Thanksgiving & Christmas Breaks
5. State Track Meet!!
6. Summer vacation with Erik and the kids
7. Next year's Women of Faith Conference*
8. Heaven

8 Things on My Wishlist
1. More time with Erik & the kids
2. More time with Mom, Dad, Jan, John, Kammie, Koen, Tonya, Sarah, Glen, Emily & Cal
3. To be debt free (actually this is more for Erik...I don't stress too much about this)
4. A clean house (this is DEFINITELY for Erik!!!!!)
5. A baby for Charla (remember if you have a litter, I get one--or two) ;)
6. Lose 20 pounds
7. Never have to do laundry again
8. World Peace

Since it took me so long to do this, I will not tag anyone else...feel free to play along if this inspires you!!!!


*Ok...I have a FUNNY story from this year's Women of Faith Conference. In case you don't know, I went to the conference in Oklahoma City this past weekend with Donna, Charla & Jody. We had such a GREAT time!!!! We laughed a lot............. I think my all-time favorite story was when we were at Cheesecake Factory eating. Don't ask me how in the world we got on the subject of sex drive in men and women, but that's where we were......We were discussing how men's peaks and women's peaks are at such different times in their lives. I can't remember which one of us said, "I wonder why God did not allow us to be in our primes at the same age, so that couples could both enjoy the time." I do know that it was Jody that IMMEDIATELY said, "He knew someone would need to watch the kids!!!" I hope this is as funny to you as it was to us at the time!!!! She cracks me up!!!!! I am so grateful for these girls...they are so awesome--and I thank God he allowed me to be their alligator friend!!! ;)