1. One of my pet peeves is when people put their napkins onto the dirty plate that is going to the kitchen. Why not just throw it away instead of making someone else have to touch a sticky, gooey mess?
2. I gave birth to two beautiful boys with no pain medication. I have never wanted something to end so badly in my life.
3. I graduated with a degree in Intercultural Studies which is pretty much useless in getting a job.
4. My husband was my first and last boyfriend.
5. I am someone who loves time alone and spent most of my youth by myself in my room listening to music. Now I NEVER get to be alone. I have learned to cherish the semi-private moments I get, like going to the bathroom with the door half closed so I can keep an eye on the boys.
6. I have two pairs of glasses that I am supposed to be wearing all of the time if I want to “see comfortably.” I only wear them to read.
7. Since the time I was 12 (or around there) I have never gone a day with unpainted toenails. I just have to have them painted or I don’t feel right.
8. I have felt most content when I am holding my new baby in my arms for the first time.
9. Moving to Indonesia has made me a braver, stronger person. Marrying Evan has also helped me in that area because he pushes me to do things that he knows I can do, but am afraid of.
10. I have never consumed alcohol and plan on it staying that way. I know that I love drinking things and since alcoholic beverages come in many tasty flavors I would rather steer clear of any temptation.
11. In the 3rd grade I got the chickenpox and had to be hospitalized because my eye got infected by one of them. I almost had to have surgery. My parents snuck Taco Bell in to me because I didn’t like the hospital food.
12. The first time Evan tried to propose to me I started crying (not happy tears) and asked him to do it another time because the timing and situation weren’t right.
13. I love to sing and when I was younger my parents bought me a karaoke machine.
14. In three years of college I passed through most of the main events in life. I got a boyfriend, got engaged, got married, got pregnant, got a diploma, and got a baby. Now what am I supposed to do with the rest of my life?
15. I only have one dimple on my left cheek. Jeremiah and Silas also only possess one dimple each.
16. When I was younger I wanted to be an archeologist. Since just watching the shows where they go into the Egyptian tombs scares me I am not sure why I thought that that would be a good career choice.
17. Amy Carmichael is one of my heroes.
18. In high school I used to wear my dad’s old flannel shirts as jackets. I sure had good style. 
19. I got my first cavity when I was 21.
20. I hate wearing shorts.
21. I don’t look good in hats.
22. There is some spice in most asian food that I dislike. The problem is that I don’t know what the spice is.
23. Sometimes I like my pancakes a little undercooked.
24. I am a pack rat because you never know what you might need later on.
25. I hate having to call people. I have to rehearse what I will say multiple times before making a call.
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1. Alright, I admit it, its me.
2. I’ve never been more proud of you then when you gave birth to our boys naturally.
3. Its not useless though, in fact, we need someone to give a speech about that exact topic.
4. I am glad that I will be your last… if I die though, your friends better hold you to that! Quote this to her girls… I am last!
5. I am sorry
6. You look cutest when you are wearing your glasses
7. I should look at your toes more often
8. Its like realizing your purpose in this life.
9. I’ve never seen you stronger then since we got here to Indonesia
10. This actually makes me happy. Thank you for being alright with me drinking every now and then. You are a good wife.
11. You have an addiction. You should see someone about that.
12. My fault.
13. Second only to when you are holding our babies, I love your voice and I love it when you sing. Plus, if it weren’t for you, I’d never even know the right words to any songs.
14. In three years I got you and everything that comes with you. I could not be happier.
15. See, that proves it, they’re are your sons.
16. You make me laugh.
17. When I read that I saw, Roxy Carmichael, google it…
18. No comment 19.
19. Bad girl. You should brush more often.
20. You look cute in shorts.
21. If its the right hat, you do.
22. I’ve come to the conclusion that this spice is just inherent in all Asian food at this point.
23. Did you write that one after breakfast this morning? You make me laugh.
24. I know, I unpacked your rat from the storage unit… remember that fun. And we’re foolish enough to dream about moving.
25. Rehearsal is good. That way, you say exactly what you want to.
Sent to Sandra.
I didn’t know that you have to have your toenails painted. It’s fun to learn something new about my daughter. Thanks for sharing – I love you!!
so glad you did this jess.