tell me 5 things

i don't normally respond to tags, but i do enjoy reading them and would love for this to be a more interactive experience. respond any way you'd like- on your blog, in the comments, or in an e-mail, just tell me 5 things about you...

5 things i've done today

1. cleaned poo that wasn't in a diaper


2. washed the same load of towels for the third time


3. talked to christa, crazy grandma, & g-ma c


4. watched the kids play in the heat


5. been told by my 3 year old that my hair looks angry
   

5 things i haven't done today

1. written an 8 page research paper on a classic greek tragedy


2. chores


3. yelled (quite the accomplishment)


4. showered


5. cried (also quite the accomplishment)

5 things i heart about authoring a blog

1. reconnecting with people (like my sweet cuz karen)


2. bragging about my loved ones


3. making my mom happy cry (easily accomplished)
   
4. knowing that brian checks in on it everyday


5. writing with a lot of parenthesis

5 things i heart about reading blogs

1. the stephanie neilson story (worth reading!)


2. being inspired by strangers


3. staying up to date with the comings and goings of those i care about


4. seeing how others live


5. it's a fabulous thing to do while your kids are napping and you're avoiding housework / homework