My Comments on Haley's Answers to My Questions

If you go to Haley's blog, she answers my tag questions.  I then copied my comments and put them on here, since they're as long as a regular post!

 

Noodle said...

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I was so excited to see this post and I had so much fun reading your answers!
So, I guess the basic word of your life is "Sleep!" That baby must be growing in a hurry, to take so much of your energy (not that Hunter doesn't do his share). You're still in the stage where you have a toddler and no older children to help you in little ways. It's very tiring!
Add to that being pregnant and you have one tired lady!
Also, you are in a limbo right now, job-wise, that keeps dragging out. That would put anyone to sleep!
I will divide this into two comments, ok?

April 26, 2012 4:35 PM

Noodle said...

I am just like Dallin, where I "see" something I'm told and then quit hearing the rest. Also, I really can't hear music nearly as well with my eyes open, as I do when they're shut. I just found that out in recent years.
And I hear things after they are said, and I keep hearing it for a while. That's one way I remember things - I listen to the echo. It makes it hard to hear in a group discussion, tho.
And I see numbers around a foot tall in my head, and my sense of touch distorts things too.
Phone numbers and general numbers also have a feeling to them.
I love your autobiography title! (Maybe people would write more of them if that word wasn't so long and intimidating!)
Usually it takes me a while to remember anything when I wake up, but it used to be much worse.
I dream in Technicolor, and I've dreamed the things in my question a bunch!
Many of you kids' fears seem to be trying to keep your kids from experiencing things that you did. That's sad, but at least you've consequently made those areas into strengths, in terms of your children's care. That gives some meaning to my experiences as well.
You're brave to have FHEves. We have just decided that we need them, even for just the two of us, so we'll be working on that. And we are almost perfect about going on dates. Isn't keeping the commandments fun? ;)
Okay, three parts...

April 26, 2012 4:50 PM

Noodle said...

You are so thrifty, Haley! It's like a game, it seems, for you girls to see who can save the most and still get such nice things. I love hearing about saving money, since I grew up as the daughter of bargain-hunters extraordinaire (and hoarders).
Normally, I spend what I spend on gifts and things to keep me busy - basically, things to make or fun things for the grandkids and me to share. :) And pistachios!
I think it is super-important that we take care of our health, especially our teeth. More and more, studies show that our whole body is affected by the condition of our teeth.
I always used to have an active lifestyle, since I loved reading, but also fishing, horses, running, etc. Now I need to figure out new ways to be so active a few times a wk., minimum. My bones make it hard to do, but I know there's something!
I have to have at least the clean slate - grooming and hair and nails well cared for. If I have time, I love to do my makeup and put on some jewelry. (I don't have to worry about shoes, lol.)
Also, I think care of our skin is so good for us. After all, our hands and arms and face are what we and others see, and it reflects back to us how we feel about ourselves.
I don't believe in going the "Housewives of..." route, however. Too much makeup, jewelry, clothing, hair extensions, fake tanning, plastic surgery and Botox, and, expecially, the emphasis on it. I like to think of Pres. Hinckley's admonition to women, to make themselves attractive, put a smile on their face, and walk in the dignity of a daughter of God.
Fix it and forget it!
Thanks again for answering!
xoxoxo

April 26, 2012 5:08 PM