Since it’s Thursday afternoon and we’ve been known to veer off into random territory (like this, this, this, and this), I thought I’d toss another one on the barbie, er, blog. Below are things you probably never knew about me and John. Is it proof of our over-sharing tendencies? Yes. Evidence that we’re more than a little weird? Absolutely. But we just had so much fun with a Ten-Things-You-Didn’t-Know-About-Us post waaay back in 2009…
… that we thought it was high time we broke out this post three years later. So without further ado, some random bits:
1. I’ve always wanted to name a band. Not be in one or marry a rockstar. Just name one. All the time I say something weird and exclaim “that would make a great band name!” My favorite band name brain child: “What Ever Happened To Breckin Meyer?” (said out loud after seeing an old Road Trip trailer). Other favorites: “Exhibit A” and “Venn Diagram.” I know, I know. I’m certifiable. But it’s my idea of a good time. Also, I came up with “Pass The Mustard” last night and I’m kinda into it…
2. We assign babies to correlating animals. In a very very loving way. For example Clara’s a turtle. And a little bird. We see both of those animals in her all the time.We have about a million pictures that we glance at and say “Tuuurtle!” or “It’s The Bird!” She also has cousins who are a chipmunk, a bear, a monkey, and a puppy. Seriously, they all have assigned animals – at least in our heads. Here’s Clara’s “angry bird” face.
3. I know she’s not everyone’s cup of tea (and I might be a little scared if she was), but I’m totally under (as in, in no way over) Bethenny Frankel. I’ve seen every episode of Housewives Of New York, Bethenny Getting Married, Bethenny Ever After and even read her book called A Place Of Yes (I thought hearing about things like almost getting on the regular Apprentice and ending up on the Martha Stewart one were fascinating because there’s lots of behind the scenes stuff). And this next part might be polarizing to admit, but once a few years ago after a particularly good old episode of Housewives of New York I turned to John and said “now I totally understand why people get tattoos of celebrities.” Yikes, right? I just adore her hilarious honesty about herself – and I know some people are over her now, but I’m still on the train. She’s just so quick to confirm that she went crazy or had a lapse of judgment instead of denying it. I think it’s refreshing and I try to use that as my inspiration when I’m feeling defensive. That’s right, Bethenny Frankel is my inspiration. Hey, whatever works, right?
4. Nearly almost every day of Clara’s first six months on this planet she peed on her dad while he changed her diaper. We heard that was only a boy thing, but as soon as the first diaper came off, she just let it flow. And she usually made the face below. Is that not a Dr Evil/Mini-Me face or what? Hilarious. Note: John did not find it as hilarious as I did.
5. John’s favorite comeback (well, maybe second to “That’s What She Said”) is “Your Face.” No matter what someone says. For example, this dialog has actually transpired in our house – Sherry: “Oh man, did you leave that bag out in the car?” John: “Your face.” And for some reason I laugh every time. It’s his catch phrase. And I guess if pressed mine is “I do what I want!” spoken in a faux bratty tone. Even as a response to John asking if I’ll hand him the remote (which I then do and follow up with a pouty “here, but only because I wanted to”). Dorks for life.
Now it’s your turn. Tell me five random things, or at least one, about you. Do you put ketchup on your steak? Sing show-tunes in the shower? Count stairs whenever you’re on them (I totally do that in my head most of the time). Come on guys, let’s have some Thursday afternoon bonding, shall we?
Janelle says
Ou! I love finding out people’s random quirks. I get you on the animal thing! I subconsciously assign animals to people too. Here are my random “facts”:
– We insert our dog’s name (Abby) into EVERY SONG. That, or we make the lyrics about her. “Heyyyyyy, little doggy. Oppa ABBY style!”
– I love peanut butter & applesauce on whole wheat Eggos. Drown them in cinnamon & it’s perfection! I swear.
– I don’t drink coffee everyday, but I spend most mornings thinking about it. Haha.
Stephie @ Thrift and Style says
Ha! I literally just did that with my cat last night!! “Hey sexy Kittayyyy, hey, hey hey hey, oppa kitty style!” I insert her into songs and make up songs for her too. And then I have to sing the song to my husband when he gets home and he subsequently sings them for his co-workers the next day. not sure they enjoy it as much as we do.
Candice says
“Your face” must be a husband thing because mine uses that too. For a while, that was always his response to anything our niece said; drove her crazy, but it was fun. He uses it so much that we almost made that our security password for our alarm system. It seemed incredibly hilarious to us to say that to a company respresentative. We didn’t though. (I felt it necessary to add that in case there was someone reading this who thought about breaking into our house, just sayin’).
Karyn says
Well, first, I am also a big Bethenny fan, but I also watch every Housewives franchise – I’m addicted! Some random things about us – my 12 year old daughter and I break into a British accent quite often. Don’t know why – we’re not British! We name our cars – our current car is named Snow White, previous cars were George, Big Red, and Thaddeus. We make up songs for everything, like the time we drove through Smoot, Wyoming…now that’s a good song!
Still crushing on you guys! Hoping to get your book for Christmas!
Jessica C. says
We actually have two similar random facts..
Number one being, both of kids have animals, as does my niece and nephew. My babies are Elephant, and Monkey (fi you saw them, you’d totally get it) and we plan on doing it for all kids in future.
Number two.. Is the fact phrase…
Last night::
Me: I need to go shower
Hubs: Your face needs a shower
Me: Your mom needs a shower
We do this to everything, always have, and no matter what is going on we both crack up, although sometimes they come out a bit… “NSFW” Such as, he enjoys to say “screw you” when being playfully mean while making a screwdriver motion with his hands, and well.. you can see where that’s going..
Brenda says
1. I used to eat ketchup and bologna sandwiches when I was a kid. I didn’t particularly like them, but my dad ate them, so I ate them.
2. I twitch my right arm weirdly when I’m driving. It doesn’t affect my ability to steer, but for some reason my right arm is never as comfortable as my left arm.
3. In my early high school years I cut off 21 inches of hair in less than a year. First cut 14 in, second cut 7 in. Ever since, I’ve had a pattern of grow my hair long, cut off enough to donate. The cycle happens about every 2 years.
4. I have worn braces twice. The first time was for 2 1/2 years because my teeth were majorly crooked. The second time was just on the top for the summer between my sophomore and junior year of high school due to an accident while playing capture the flag at night in a field.
5. When I was a kid, two of my uncles collaborated to write little sketches that they then taped. I got to help perform “surgery” on my Uncle Al’s head. A large, foam mallet was used for anesthesia.
Gwenalyn says
I eat ketchup and bologna sandwiches all the time. My husband always tells me I’m gross (so says the man who puts ketchup on pot roast). My grandma and mom ate them that way so that’s all I knew. It’s my daughter’s favorite sandwich now, too. The tradition lives on!
Emily R. says
I am in the braces twice camp too. I feel your crooked teeth pain.
Jen says
I twitch my right arm while driving too. Don’t know I’m doing it til a passenger says are you ok?
Nicole @ Liberty Belles says
when I get really excited about something someone said and want to agree, I start the sentence with “no.” it makes so little sense but I can’t stop.
for example, someone says: “bethenny frankel rocks” (I am also very much still under her)
my reply: “no, she is the BEST”
Rebecca @This Nest is Best says
My bratty comeback is “I want my chocolate cake!” It was in a particularly Bride-zilla moment on that show Bridezillas and anytime I’m being slightly selfish or needy, I throw that out there to make sure I don’t get ridiculous.
bethblntn says
LOL! this made my day! XD So going to say that now.haha
Kendra says
This video scared the bejesus out of me! Are there really people like that?!
Rebecca @This Nest is Best says
@Kendra, I know right? I could NOT believe it the first time I saw it!
Susan @ Retro Restyling says
Wow… someone put that bride in time out.
Amelia R. says
That can’t possibly be real, right? RIGHT?!?!
Alisha says
That’s insane! Thanks for sharing that clip I had nooo idea!
Theresa W says
We like “so is your face.” It can be added to anything!!
Example: “That’s weird…” “So is your face!”
Also big fans of “That’s what she said.”
So stupid and high school, but cracks us up! I love it :)
Amanda T. says
This is really strange, but on the TV in my bedroom the volume is numbered and I cannot stand for it to be on any number that is not an increment of 5. So, I only turn it up to 10, 15, 20, 25, etc. I’m so weird! I mean, would a little 22 really hurt me that much? LOL
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, I love that one.
xo
s
Gloria says
My husband site same way. I purposely set it to 21 just to bother him! Haha
Steph says
My roommate does this. It drives her crazy if it’s not in an increment of 5. I may or may not purposely put it on non-5 numbers when she’s not around or can’t see the TV.
I may also be evil. :)
Liz E. says
I totally do this also. It’s unfortunate that our “down” volume button is dying on our remote (the “up” is fine) and I have been known to use the controls on the TV to adjust the volume as necessary. Multiples of 5 just seem so more orderly. 17? Not so much. Glad I’m not the only one!
Allisen says
I used to do this too! Thank goodness now our TVs don’t have numbers because I couldn’t stand it being on an “off” number even if the volume was too soft or too loud.
Kimberly says
My husband does this also but I love for the volume to be in 3’sor 7’so.. we have silent bbattles over it :)
Alissa says
Don’t worry, I’ve got you beat on volume weirdness! I can’t have my TV on a prime number. My evil friends mess with me by turning it to 23 or 29…
YoungHouseLove says
Haha!
xo,
s
Kasey M. says
This is kind of similar…I cannot stand it when someone leaves time on the microwave. I have to clear it so I can see the clock.
Johanna says
SOOOO me! I absolutely cannot focus on what we are watching if I know the volume is on 17, 24, 33… LOL.
Dina says
NOOO!!!!! I was just reading through this stuff and while I could definitely relate to a lot of it, I seriously can’t believe the remote thing!!!! I do the EXACT same thing!!!!! also increments of 5 :s I seriously thought I was the only one!! Thank you 4 proving I’m not crazy, or maybe we both r :D anyways my boyfriend is getting a big ‘in ur face!!’ when he gets back…
Stefani says
My husband is sort of like this with the number 8. He always sets his alarm to a time ending in 8, sets kitchen timers ending in 8, buys gas in amounts or costs ending in 8… Our tv doesn’t display numbers with the volume or else I bet he’d only want it to be numbers ending in 8!
Amanda T. says
Yay! I’m so glad I’m not the only crazy volume setter! Haha
DianeG says
I can only set my alarm clock to times ending in 1 or 3. I feel slightly happier when I glance at the clock and see that the time is an odd number. I have no idea why, but I feel a lot better about it after reading everyone’s awesome comments.
Lindsay@Tell'er All About It says
Oh, no – volume’s gotta be on an even number for me. If I’m feeling particularly cranky, then it’s a factor of 3…blerg – weird math nerd!
Alison says
1. I like the smell of my dog’s feet, especially when he’s been sleeping. They smell like Fritos.
2. I bake cakes for no reason. Whole cakes. And then I send them to work with my husband so I won’t eat them.
3. I have a girl crush on Marley from Glee. She’s so adorable. And it’s totally allowed because even though she’s “in high school” she’s actually 24.
4. I spent all day today polishing silver and making tiny envelopes. All day.
5. I was SO NERVOUS last night when I met you guys–giggly, non-stop chatting nervous. But you were so nice! And a little dorky, but in such a good way. Target fox FTW! And when I threw out the receipt last night, I said to my husband, “I mean, it’s not like they’re gonna let me return it with Sherry’s signature on it.”
And I’m out.
Eliza says
Number 1 is the funniest thing I’ve heard ever. That’s too awesomely hilarious!
Melissa says
OMG!!! With the Fritos?! I’ve had this very same conversation with friends! Must be a canine lover thing! :)
Fraser says
Amazing. I love the “your face” and “I do what I want” catch phrases. We have almost identical ones, including “your mom does/has…” Strangely, the latter often ends up coming off as a compliment to my mother. Also we like to speak the lyrics of songs (especially pop songs or even raps) to each other in funny accents or conversational tones. Makes us crack up every time. xo
Nichole K says
I (along with my husband and most of our friends) narrate the inner dialogues of our various dogs. For example “I’m crazytown today!!” as our friends’ pointer mix bounces of the walls, and for our chi’s “But maaaaam (mom) can’t I have a snacky snack?” as they look at my dinner longingly. Weird? Yes. But we love it and won’t stop!
Sarah says
I totally do this too!
Sometimes I narrate my dog saying rude/inappropriate things to my boyfriend and then crack up laughing.
Sarah W says
Along the same lines as Kim B, I talk to my cat, but sometimes I do it when I’m not even at home. I think I’m so used to constantly narrating what I’m doing to him that sometimes at work I’ll be like, “OK, Finnigan, it’s time for us to take a lunch break.” …and then I realize that I’m losing my mind and really should take a lunch break.
Also, my boyfriend’s catch phrase is “Shut up, you don’t know me” (not in a mean way, in a pretending to be indignant way) to which I usually respond, “Um, yes I do. Better than most people” but it also always makes me laugh.
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
1) I was seriously into pro-wrestling in the late 80’s/early 90’s. (Bret Hitman Hart, I love you!)
2) I’ve met over 30 hair bands. My hair always won.
3) I have 4 half finished books from age 8 on.
4) I have an obsession with Christmas socks. If What Not to Wear offered me the $5K, I’d hide the Christmas socks.
5) I’ve only owned Toy Fox Terriers as pets because they rock!
(BTW, to go along with your mustard thing I think a great band name would be “Do You Have Any Grey Poupon?”)
MJ says
I smell people when I pass them and then judge them accordingly.
FLS says
hahha
Laura says
Hmm… something random…
I spend way too much time choosing the right color of plate/bowl to serve my children’s snacks on. Like green grapes would NEVER go in a green bowl. Just like Goldfish crackers would NEVER go in a red or orange bowl. The goldfish look best in the bright blue bowl or yellow bowl. However, I like doing single colored snacks, and on those very special occasions (gosh, my kids are lucky) I’ll match everything. Like, cucumber slices, olives, and avocado all served on a green plate, with a green handled fork and a green sippy cup.
That’s random, right? And maybe little crazy? And the best part is I don’t think anyone notices I do that. :)
Candace says
Oh geez! I thought I was the only one on the planet that does this!! My husband thinks I’m a total nut-bar. I can’t help it though….if my husband puts the Goldfish into an orange bowl, I’ll literally wait until he walks out of the room and then grab the bowl, toss the fish into a blue bowl and then wash the orange bowl. Once he caught me and gave me this look like, “You need serious help.” AhhhhhhhHHHHH!!!!!
Beth A. says
I haven’t gone so far as to correct someone’s inability to make pleasing color combinations with their food/utensil pairings;) But, I can totally relate. I would never put the goldfish in the orange bowl either. I also have two small cutting boards that are purple and green. You cannot slice limes or celery on the green board; they look much better on the purple one.
Julia @ This Idiot's Guide says
1- Like John, I’m totally under (to borrow your terminology) the “that’s what she said” craze. It’s so bad my boyfriend recently staged an intervention. But it didn’t work (that’s what she said). I just can’t stop (that’s what she said). See, it’s pretty bad… ;)
2- I know how to crochet. Such an old-lady hobby, I know, but whatever. Haven’t hipsters made it cool again, anyway?
3 – I don’t have kids yet, but when I do, I REALLY want at least one of them to have a name that starts with the letter X. The man in my life is not on board, but I’ve got time to change that.
4- I eat an absurd amount of Parmesan cheese. The powdery kind of that comes in a big plastic tub. I put it on almost everything, and sometimes just eat it by itself. Yum.
5 – I’m terrified of thunderstorms. I’m grateful I live in a desert climate and rarely have to deal with them, but seriously, I cower in fear at the sight of lightning.
AnnW says
How about Xavier, Xtina, or Xenia?
Stephanie says
Total weirdness with no purpose but I can only have the tv volume on even numbers or multiples of 5. Perfect volume is 13? Too bad, it will be hard to hear at 12 or too loud at 14 ;)
Angela L says
I love that you count stairs, my OCD moment is that the volume on the TV or the car radio MUST always be on an even number, and if someone does it wrong I have to fix it!
My BIL totally does the band naming thing, said in his best British accent – “Thank you, we are Pass the Mustard!!”
Melanie says
Haha! I came up with the band name Kamikaze Seagulls in like 9th grade — still use it as the name of my band on Rock Band.
And for some reason the other day my husband and I were talking about jaundice … I have no idea why … and that lead to a discussion of bilirubin, which we think would be a great punk band name. Imagine saying that in a loud, growly voice. It works, no? :)
Stephanie says
I totalllly think an awesome band name would be Vertical Blinds. My brother & I came up with that one about 10 years ago and still refer to it sometimes. You’re not alone on that ship!
And a second weirdo fact: In total,my fiance and I own over 5,000 movies… you collect ceramic animals, we collect blu rays and dvds. Tomato/Tomahto, right? :)
Dawn S says
I totally do the animal thing sometimes! My mom is also bird/turtle! We took her to Austria for her 50th birthday a few years ago, and I have a picture of her that seriously looks like a cartoon turtle…I laugh EVERY time!
We own our first home, and I am already ready to downsize with our next one just to not feel overwhelmed by space & stuff & force ourselves to live more simply than we already do, to only have multi-use things (ya know, other than Christmas trees!)
I feel guilty when I DIY an item inspired by an item on Etsy, like I’m cheating that small-business-person out of income…but if I can DIY it & personalize it, why cheat myself out of the opportunity to save $ and learn something myself?!
I have trouble buying anything decorative. Pillows & knick knacks are te worst. I feel guilty spending any $ on them if they just sit around, even if they are “just” what a space needs to feel homey and done. I window shop the things too long rather than jumping on the bandwagon.
I hate pre-made chocolate ice cream! I only eat vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup all stirred in to make it my own chocolate.
Your Face says
Let’s see….
1. I Googled my kid’s names before they were born to make sure that they were not serial (cereal) killers/porn stars/bad words in other languages, etc. Thankfully both were fine and came up with safe results (although my daughter’s name is shared with an apparently fast horse in England).
2. I am “allergic” to bright sunlight/lights. When I come outside or am exposed to a bright light after being in a dim place, I sneeze…every time. It is some kind of photo-sensitivity of some sort. My son apparently has it too.
3. I love to mow the lawn…just me and my riding mower and my husband inside watching the kids…good times right there folks.
4. My brother and I are fabulous sleepers…seriously. We can sleep anywhere/anytime. Our spouses are both horrible sleepers and complain about our ability to just drop off so easily and so deeply. My husband says I don’t sleep, I go into a light coma. :)
5. I can’t stand to have my fingernails different lengths…they have to all be the same. So, if one is broken or something, they all have to be cut to that length! I don’t mind them short at all, so long as they are all the same. I don’t do fake nails, so I usually end up with all short nails!
Staci H says
I can totally relate to Item #5! My MIL ALWAYS has one nail super short and the rest long on one hand and I have to literally sit on my hands so I don’t run over and cut the others to shorter length…
Megan says
We could so be best friends! I am allergic to sunlight as well, but I break out in a rash if out in the sun too long. It’s an actual condition. Really annoying.
My husband and I can sleep anytime/anywhere as well. I think it’s a gift!
Sabrina Riggs says
The craziest thing I do is break out in song at Christmas with “Christmas Time is Hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!” from Charlie Brown. Except mine is not as quiet and quaint as the show–it is more like random, singing at the top of my lungs, oh my gosh I am so happy it is the holiday kind of singing. My kiddos even know that it isn’t Christmas until Mom starts belting it out!!!
Maureen K. says
“Your face” is my favorite comeback. I also mix it up with “So’s your face!” when I’m extra saucy.
Gretchen says
I am equally as obsessed with Bethenny Frankel!! So glad I’m not the only one. I’ve seen every episode of RHONY, Bethenny Getting Married/Ever After multiple times. Love her…haven’t read “A Place of Yes” though, need to get on that!
Tracie@MiddleClassMod says
I totally love Bethanny. I haven’t read the book yet.
Embarrassing thing? My husband and I have created a “voice” for our pet. So we’ll have conversations where the two of us are speaking normally, but also speak in “her” voice and she totally takes part in the conversation. I’m pretty sure people would think we’re certifiable if they heard us.
Susan @ Retro Restyling says
Oh my goodness, what a great post. My husband and I have been together for 16 years (we’re in our early-mid 30’s so we’re talking since our late teen years we’ve been together) so we have spent a lot of time doing quirky things… Here’s a list of our/my top 5:
1. We never call each other by our first names, it’s always pet names like hun or baby. If we do, we obviously know that we are mad at the other person.
2. If one of us asks the other a question our favorite response is, “Take 5 minutes and Google it.” Why? Because one day we got into a fight and I was being stubborn and didn’t want to do something he asked me to do so I actually told him to “take 5 minutes and google it” Now it’s a joke in the house.
3. Ever watch “LOST”? I am the female, non-con-man version of Sawyer. I nickname EVERYONE. It’s probably really annoying to others but I find it slightly (darkly) hilarious.
4. I try really hard not to cuss, but darn if I don’t have a mouth like a sailor. I grew up in a conservative home too, so I don’t know where it came from other than the utter rebellion to just hear something foul come out of my mouth. When I get bad my husband tells me I need to take my mouth to church and gargle holy water.
5. I’m OBSESSED with recycling and have been since I was about 14 (1990). I actually get guilty feelings if I can’t recycle something when I know I have the power to. For instance, I pulled nasty carpet out of my new to us basement and I know I can take it to a recycling facility here in town, but I don’t have the fee $ to drop it off. I’m heartbroken.
Paige says
I have a similar obsession, but with naming pets after D-List celebrities. My cat’s name is Tiffani-Amber Thiessen as a way to pay homage to TaT’s riveting performance as Valerie Malone in 90210 v1.
It never ceases to make me laugh when I introduce her to visitors/people at the vet’s office.
YoungHouseLove says
That’s pretty awesome. I still loved when I found out Jennifer Garner’s dog was named Martha Stewart. Something about one celeb naming their pet after another celeb blew my mind.
-John
Clara of Channeling Contessa says
I LOVE me some Bethenny Frankel. All the haters can hate but the girl built an empire so that has to stand for something. I also think she’s one of the funniest people on earth, and that Bryn is the most adorable baby ever- after little Clara, of course!
Katie says
I too am into the band-naming thing. I find the best therapy for this is creating bands in the Xbox Rock Band game. My brothers and I have come up with some winners: Methinks; Where’s Jeff? There’s Jeff; and The Natterjacks. We got that last one from the dictionary — it’s some species of toad. Sounds sweet though, right?!
Hannah says
I definitely say “That’s what she said,” all the time, even when it is in the middle of an argument. Also, if my husband thinks something is outrageous, he says it is bojank. Example- Me: “It’s snowing.” Him: “That’s complete bojank!” And last but not least, his pet names for me are honey badger and ho cakes (as in the cornmeal pancakes, but still…) It’s really hard to explain to your family why your husband calls you ho cakes.
Reagen says
I’ve been using the British slang word “bloody” for forever which my friends love to make fun of me for, and I usually send off family members when they’re leaving with the phrase “Don’t get dead” from the movie Speed. I’ve used it with others too and just get some weird stares but I think it’s pretty good advice! I mean if you’re dead, you can’t really do things now can ya?
mary @ B&Gjournals says
you are not alone, i completely love bethenny. she is absolutely hilarious and refreshing–anytime she and nick (food blog writer/friend, do i have that name right?) go on adventures, its just the best. and tiny burger! love it so much.
Karen @ yearofserendipity says
My hubs has been in several bands- for one, he used the name he always wanted to- Radioactive Toaster Dragons. They played funk music. Another hubby story related to this post- there’s a dubstep song that says repeatedly “your face, your face, your face…” and I always mock it.
My random thing about myself for today is that I still think NSync’s Christmas CD is one of the best. I DARE you to find a better a capella version of O Holy Night. I dare you!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha. It’s official. You guys are all comedians. We’re dying over here.
xo
s
Christinak says
OMG I’m playing that CD right now as I read this! I have a serious obsession with it, so glad i’m not the only one who loves it.
Mary says
I used to have a shower radio and would always line dance in the shower. Specifically the Boot, Scootin Boogie. I quit when we moved because the radio didn’t get reception in our new shower. That and I realized it would be embarrassing to slip and fall while shower line dancing and have to explain to people what happened.
I’m also a compulsive counter. It makes me super thankful for satellite because left to my own devices, I say the channel in my head when I flip. It’s terrible.
And I sing while I’m waiting for people to answer the phone. My husband catches me doing it all the time. I really have to stop.
Natalie says
Well see it more news then and interesting fact. I was going to come to your book signing in Boston but was super early pregnant and just was tuckered out…and the snow.
But as I was deciding about wether to come or not I thought about what I would have had you sign my book and it probably have been signed to Me, my husband, my son and your (mine) bean.
But good thing all that didn’t work out cause as it turn out I would have had to had hunt you back down and had a S added to bean. That’s right! Twins :)
Debbie says
I love the random posts about you guys the best I think. :-)
Random things:
1. I can NOT sleep without a blanket or at least a sheet, no matter how hot it is.
2. I have a morning routine which includes 20 minutes solely devoted to snuggling with one of my cats who is very needy and begs for attention—her day is not the same without the 20 minute snuggle. #dork
3. I cannot figure out how to use Pinterest. I find it confusing.
4. I wear patterned socks every single day because I hate pairing socks when folding laundry and want it to be easy and fast to find each sock’s mate.
5. My eyes change color depending on what I am wearing. Sometimes they are blue and sometimes green, but mostly they are different shades of gray. I like wearing yellow because it makes my eyes turn blue. :-)
Amy E. says
i’m with you on 4 & 5. plus i just love patterned socks. i’m also a sucker for funky shoe laces; i own a pair of shoes with laces that say SPAM on them purchased from the Spam museum in southern Minnesota.
Nicole says
OMG. This entire post just confirms why I love you guys! Me and my bestest of friends all have our own “spirit animals” too! They were all given for various reasons but there’s a giraffe married to a monkey. A bear married to a turtle and they just had a baby owl. And I’m a hippo! It sounds really random but there is meaning there and we love it. We call each other by our animal names constantly!
P.S. I love Bethenny too! She’s just so brutally honest and she is who she is and I love that! I too have seen every episode of hers and I was sad when she was no longer RHoNY. =(
Margaret says
We have a girl dog named Bailey, but we call her Lady. I have a “lady songs” list that I sing her to her all the time. Even my 16 year old son can be heard serenading her with Tom Jones’ “She’s a Lady”
Also-that friends episode where Monica makes the bed? Totally me, down to the tag on the blanket only going in the left corner! Yes, I’ve even re-made it after my husband kindly takes a turn.
Kellee says
I have to have the tag on my towel on the bottom left corner before I will use it. Seriously, I will stand in the bathroom, soaking wet and freezing, until I get the towel turned the right way so I can dry myself off.
J+H @ Beyond The Stoop says
you said random, right? well, i like to eat raw potatoes. almost as much as i like french fries. the crunch is SO good! jicama is pretty much a sweet, raw potato, so maybe that’s why i like jicama so much too!
Emily V. says
I love Bethenny Frankel too! Love! I hope her talk show rumor is for real.
My husband and I also assign animals to people. He’s a squirrel. lol
Heather - Diapers&Divas says
Oh. My. God. I’m dying.
First of all, I love Bethenny, too, while most of my friends can’t stand her. I thought her talk show was pretty fun, too. Looks like we’ll be seeing more of her in the Spring when she starts her own talk show!
And Lani (My Diapers&Divas co-hort)’s phrase is “Your Face!” and it has infiltrated every place I’ve worked and my own house. Hilarious! There’s a lot of “That’s What She Said” flying around my house, along with “Don’t tell me what to do!” in my own faux bratty voice when the Hubs asks me to do something. I have to be careful though because our 3.5 year old little dude might pick up on it and that would be bad news… ha!
Christy says
I say “you’re not the boss of me” maybe a little too much. Kinda like your “I do what I want.”
Also, my hubby and I refer to ourselves as little woodland creatures. I call him “bear” and he calls me “bird” instead of the more typical “honey” or “sweetie.” We’re thinking our kiddos will be woodland creatures as well.
Suzannah says
My husband and I “meow” at each other. Kinda like that Supertroopers scene, only way sweeter. It’s our love language.
Jamie says
haha! loved this post :) I do the kid/ aniamal thing too… maybe everyone does, ha!
When i wear socks, I always wear 2 different colors. i buy bright colored ankle socks and throw them all in the drawer together. this way, no sock folding and happy colorful feet :) win-win!
Rachel says
Love it!Here’s some our randoms.
1.Our fake band name is “Working With Walcott” ( my husband is a huge soccer fan)
2.My husband is a tortoise and I am a mole! (we have a white ceramic tortoise,but it is really hard to find a ceramic mole!)
3.When my husband asks me to do something my typical response is to stomp my foot and say “your face.” His favorite comeback is “because I can.”
love the random tidbits!
Michelle Vance says
rather than saying “that’s what she said”, we say “said the inmate”. We think we are hilarious. Try it, you’ll like it! (Said the inmate).
Heather May says
I sing ALL THE TIME! Mostly nonsensical musings to my cats and husband. Both of my cats have their own songs that I sing to them when I get home from work. Good mood=funny songs.
Steph says
I don’t count stairs, but when I walk down them I have to step on specific spots. Like my landing is only 2 steps. I can not step on it in 1 or 3 steps, it HAS to be 2 steps! I even have specific spots on the wood in the floor it has to be on. It sounds weird, but it’s do natural to me that I can’t not do it.
Another random weird thing is I HATE certain textures. I work in a bakery, and if there is even a light coating of gritty, cornmeal or medium sugar, I can not step on it for the life of me. I hate the feeling of it under my feet or on my hands! As a kid I used to freak out over chapstick or lotion on me.
Amanda says
Everything in our house is answered with “your mom”…which is all fun and games until we forget and say it to someone who actually gets offended! :)