Lists, lists, lists

I'll admit it. I'm a list freak. Anytime there's a list, I feel I must read it (as long as it's fairly short or I am feeling especially attentive). This also goes for all of those 40 best, top 20 shows, etc that you can find on TV. I've sat through sports lists (hubby was watching them). I think it has something to do with the idea of getting information in a short burst. While I wasn't born in the "information age", I have adapted quite nicely thank you very much. So, in honor of my list obsession, here is a list of sites on the internet that I frequent with some regularity (in no particular order). Please feel free to share your favorites - I am compelled to read them anyway!

1. Swagbucks I love this site because you can search it using a google based search, and it will randomly award you swagbucks. You can then cash these items in for gift cards and other stuff. Me - I get the amazon gift cards. If you want to try it, email me, and I'll send you a referral link
2. Chatham County Online BBS I get to see people in my county have massive head explosions from time to time and I get to learn what's going on around me.
3. Facebook need I say more?
4. I can has cheeseburger poor spelling, warped sense of humor and cats and dogs in hilarious situations. Always good for a laugh!
5. Woot this one offers deals of the day and they are usually a bit off the wall
6. Amazon.com I reference this almost everyday. They have EVERYTHING!
7. Cake wrecks cakes gone horribly wrong with witty commentary
8. BabyTalk magazine cover contest because I caved and entered Anna Kate. They have photo galleries that they update from time to time and I am obsessively watching for her picture.
9. Fox News - a girl has to stay informed
10. Pinching your pennies discusses online deals and brick and mortar deals

There you have it. A list of some of my favorite websites. Comments anyone?

This is why I'm a mom

Today is one of those days that I understand why I am a mother. It's these moments of joy and love that buoy you through the tough stuff and make it all worthwhile.

So what happened you ask? I was going over a packet of information about Baptism with Abbey (yes, she wants to do it). While we were discussing the why's, I told her my story, then asked her what hers would be. When she was 4 she prayed with me to accept Jesus into her heart, but as she gets older the memory fades. We talked about her doing it again as a symbol of re-commitment and she did. I got to be the one to pray with her for her eternal life. Me. It's staggering to me. Now, she will meet with our pastor and hopefully, be able to articulate herself to him (that was her hold up last year). If so, she'll be baptized in Jordan Lake next weekend.

Thank you Lord for the opportunity to raise this child.

Bella should be with Jacob

Ok - I'm only half-way through "Eclipse", but I've already decided that Bella should be with Jacob. Cover your ears to the screaming of thousands of teenage girls everywhere. I understand that I haven't finished the series and this may happen eventually, but in the event it doesn't, here's why I think that:

1. He's human and Edward isn't. Something about a cold body all the time really freaks me out.

2. She'd have to "die" to be with Edward. Not something high on my wish list for a boyfriend or life-long mate.

3. Jacob can protect her.

4. I think she's Jacob's soul-mate.

5. She's more alive with Jacob than with Edward. She is herself and has a personality. With Edward it's like she's moving in slow motion and always worried about him.

6. Too many people want to kill her because she's with Edward.

For now that's it. Like I said earlier, I reserve the right to recant or boast that I was right. I'm just half-way through the book and don't know yet how things end (please don't tell me either!)