Thursday, October 7, 2010

I am Cari...

Hi.

You might not remember me... I am Cari, I write this blog.

My husband informed me, gently, that I have been neglecting my Internet duties.

I am sorry.

Hi, I am Cari...you might not remember me... or know me at all.

I shall now fully introduce myself...

I am Cari.

I am married to the Captain, Andrew... and have been for 6 years.

We have 3 children. Caden, who is waiting for us in Heaven, Rigg who is 15 months old, and Ryder, who is merrily kicking the wahoozits out of my bladder as I type (due in January)

What... you knew all this already? OK, something different...

I am a Cari Anne... only a few people call me this, mainly my Dad, who, incidentally, I call Pop.

I went to school for interior design... I love a project, I love pretty things, I am forever driving the Captain mad with wants to change our surroundings.

I laugh at almost everything... even when others do not think it is funny...

In my mind, I can create better clothes then the contestants on Project Runway.

I am a lover of big, no: HUGE, sunglasses.

I am a "homemaker", this is in quotes because I hate housework with the passion of a thousand fiery suns.

I love to read. I can go through about 4 books a week if they are good and keep my attention. I should not do this because it therefore takes up all of my spare time and my home starts to look like a residence from the show hoarders...

I like to throw things away... the Captain is a keeper... (if you can keep a secret, I will tell you that sometimes, when he is at work, I go on a trashing spree and toss things I know he will never miss... shhh, do not tell him!)

I am a talker....not so much a listener...Because of this trait I was stationed at my second grade teachers desk for a good part of the school year. My mom and teacher both knew it was for inappropriate talking, I thought it was because I was special, did I mention, I am a optimist?

God is still working on me.

I am loud, especially when I am with others who love to talk and laugh. Because of this trait I can be obnoxious...in an endearing way of course.

I ate an absurd amount of cookie dough yesterday, so much in fact, that I baked no cookies because of the lack of remaining dough... sorry Captain.

I have a crazy amount of confidence in things I have never attempted to do. If there is an instruction booklet, a handy reference guide, or it is logically understandable, I will attempt it with the expectation that I can accomplish it...I do know my limits though, there are things I cannot do...

I cannot spell or do math. Spellcheck is my best friend and my husband does not let me near the balance sheet.

I have many wonderful intentions that never come to pass... thank you notes is the highest on the list...the thank you note area of my brain really does resemble a house from Hoarders... next in line is losing weight...ahh, I always mean to, but I have issues with self control and chocolate...

I love pictures, globes and maps.

I enjoy a meal cooked and served by someone else more then one cooked and served by myself, I think I was destined to be rich and waited upon... (this is said with much sarcasim, and a heavey British acceent)

I handle myself well in high pressure situations, I tend to have small meltdowns afterwards.

I was in show choir in high school. I still remember some of the dance moves. I do them when I am alone.

My favorite color might be green, but I do love a good teal, and orange draws my eye like a well placed Cheesecake Factory.

Clothes are my kriptonite. If I had the money, and was not constantly pregnant, I would shop at The Loft and Anthropology, in my mind I want to be classy like a Loft lady and playful like a girl from Anthropology... I settle for clearence at Target, or full price at Target if I am jonsing for a new item.

Maybe one day I will buy a belt again...

I love being pregnant.I feel pretty when I am pregnant.

I get HUGE when Iam pregnat... really, people comment. I get a lot of " I have never seen a woman get so big" I am OK with it.

I love to blog and stalk others blogs. I love reading comments...I hardly ever leave any for others... I am aware how hypocritical that is.

I love being a mama... And since Rigg is up from his nap... I should go.

I am Cari...


14 comments:

Stacey said...

Thanks, Cari! It's fun to get to know you, even though we'll probably never meet in person. :)
-random blog stalker, Stacey

Elizabeth said...

The huge sunglasses comment is no joke lol! ~Elizabeth

Anonymous said...

THAT was so much fun!!! i loved reading and learning some new things about you that i didn't know from only reading your blog...fun!! thanks to captain for hassling you to fulfill your internet duties so that us blog stalkers have something to do, lol!! thanks again for sharing!
:) linda

Amy said...

Hi, Cari! I'm Amy. Nice to meet you. I love your post and enjoy reading your blog. :)

Heidi Stone said...

Ah, Cari. I just love you. The end.

Kell Caldwell said...

Your blog is very enjoyable to read because you are real. Seldom do I leave comments so feel honored. You are such an inspiration… more than most church services. I like you very much! Have a great day.
Kelly

Anonymous said...

Ah Cari Anne, how fun to read every line even though I don't think there was anything new you shared with those of us who know and love you.....still it was fun....kind of felt like I should go to an AA meeting though.....Hi, my name is Cari.....
How about some pictures of your Pop's birthday dinner last night? Gma b

Leanne said...

I've been blog-stalking for a while now, and I must say that I LOVED this post. :) Made me laugh out loud.

Penny said...

This Cari person and I have a lot in common~ except I am a very good speller, but don't give me math. It makes my head hurt. Might be why I traded teaching fourth grade for kindergarten. Okay~ it is why. Long. Division. ;)
LOVE this post.

Lindsey said...

Not actually baking the cookies because you ate too much of the cookie dough?! Appalling! I cannot imagine doing such a thing. (Okay, okay...apologies to my husband, as well.)

Julie : ) said...

do you really love being pregnant and feel pretty on top of that?!?!?!? I don't understand you people.....those are things I would have never used to describe my prego time....geez - sherwin is having the next baby!

Michy said...

Well since you introduced yourself, I will introduce myself! I am Michelle. I came upon your blog from Jen Kline of Durango, Colorado as I used to live there. Also used to live in Indianapolis! Anywho, I have been lurking your blog for well over a year and have really found much encouragement in it and admire your faith and strength. So thanks for writing and keep on keepin on girlfriend! :o)

Michelle

ps- Don't bother checking my blog, there is next to nothing on it. I am not a writer, just like reading!

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Diana said...

I also hardly ever leave comments. But check almost daily for a new post. Enjoy your faith and your humor and the way that you can share honestly about your feelings! Thanks for giving us something to read that has some meaning!
Diana