I want a bunny...

So it begins.   Mommy, I want a bunny.  I want a pet bunny.  Daddy, I want a bunny rabbit.  Over and over again and again and again.  

Our first exposure to the persistent begging for a pet has begun and to be honest it is driving me crazy.  At first it was cute and now it is just annoying.  There is no way we are getting a bunny.  No way!  And I am pretty sure I have told her that oh about a thousand times.  

Since just saying no wasn't working, I threw some questions at her about the who, what, where of having a pet bunny.  But wouldn't you know it - she has it ALL figured out.  

Where would the bunny live?

In a cage in my room.

Who would take care of the bunny?

Me.

Won't the bunny be lonely all alone all day while you are at daycare?

Maybe we could get two bunnies instead of one then.

Bunnies poop a lot - who is going to clean that up?

Ewww (I think I have her...but) - well since Daddy does the litter box he can do that too.

I don't think Daddy would want to do that?

Then we can teach the bunny to use the litter box and he can keep cleaning it.

What will you feed the bunny?

Carrots and lettuce.

Do you have money to buy the bunny food?

We can grow carrots and lettuce in our back yard. 

Seriously, not matter what question I had for her she had a smarty remark right back at me. After our little question and answer session she always ends it with- "So, when can we go get my bunny?"

I am sure this won't be the last time we are bombarded with requests for pets but for now she will just have to live with having a cat - no more, no less!   

A Few Quick Facts

1. How do you place the cups in your dishwasher? Directly on the prongs or in between the prongs?
In between! If I need to squeeze a few more in I will but them over though. I cram as much as I can in one load!

2. How do you hang your toilet paper? Hanging over or hanging under?
Has to be over! Anyone do under?

3. What are you feelings on Kanye West? Love him or leave him?
I love his music but could leave him as a person.

4. Do you refrigerate your peanut butter or is it in your pantry?
Pantry.

5. Do you refrigerate your maple syrup or is it in your pantry?
Pantry.

6. Do you put your bread in the refrigerator?
Nope.

7. If you found salad dressing in your refrigerator that expired 30 days prior, would you use it or dump it?
I know a few people that will be totally grossed out by this including my husband - but I would totally use it!

8. Do you say tissue or Kleenex?
Kleenex

9. Finally, what are your feelings on cottage cheese? Scrumptious snack or disgusting?
Disgusting - I can't stand the texture of it. Yuk!

January Check-In

I know that I need to check in on my goals every once and a while in order to hold myself accountable. Rewards are needed for a job well done and this check in gets me back on track for those that aren't going so well.   So here goes it - how did I do with my 2009 goals in January. 

1. Blogging at least once a week!  Check.  I have done that and more and it has been good!  There aren't many people reading it and almost no comments but it is still a great outlet for me.  I would like to continue to focus on writing and not just updating. 
   
   
2. Keeping my room clean and clothes picked up!  Double check.  I am very proud to report that I have put away my clothes every night and none of my clothes are in the chair in my room!  This has been easier than I thought as it is a bad habit that I have had pretty much all my life!  
   
   
3. Growing spiritually through prayer and the bible!  Triple check.  I am on a roll.  Thanks to my fabulous small group I have dove into the book of James.  Great timing to have some "assignments" and then have a great leader and group discussion.  
   
   
4. And here is where it always goes downhill... Eating better and exercising.   No check mark here.  I would say I am aware of the goal at all times.  I am finding it overwhelming to make the changes I need to make.   Did get the Wii Fit out this month and used it more than I have in a long time but nothing that I can call consistent exercise.   An excuse yes, but I can't wait for it to be nicer out so we can get out and walk/run outside! I also need to get a hold on my emotional eating problem.  I definitely self medicate with food.  Some things to work on for February.