You asked it!

Q: Did you have fertility help or IVF for the twins conception?

A: Nope! Identical twins are one egg that splits.

Q: Do you have stretchmarks?

A: Is that what those are? Oh yeah, I have stretchmarks... all from my first though. The other 5 have left minimal marks {on my tummy that is}. They used to really bother me, but they are so faded now...

Q: What does a post-6-babies tummy look like?

A: Aside from stretchmarks, the girls really stretched my skin out and it is not going back as nicely as I would have hoped. But they're worth it! {grin}

Q: HOW ARE YOU since the car accident??? Are you feeling like yourself again?
Q: how are you feeling since your accident? I see you are wearing both babies, is your back better or are you just not letting it stop you?

A: I am much better, thank you for asking. I DO still have daily pain in my chest... my sternum, ribs, clavicle & back are not completely healed. I am one that ignores the pain and keeps on going though. It's what I know how to do. And even if it hurts I WILL NOT miss out of wearing my babies or picking up my toddler. I have heard that it can take over a year to heal a sternum, and broken ribs will continue to go out forever. I wish the accident hadn't of happened, but it did, and it is part of my life now.

Q: whats your favorite item of clothing?

A: Oh, my palazo pants... I LOVE them. They are my friend! {grin} I also love my Tilly tanks. And no I was not paid or given anything to link to them. I simply LOVE their tanks!

Q: favorite color?

A: I LOVE color! All color! My favorite are color combos... bright green/turquoise blue, orange/hot pink, white/yellow and lots of colors in between!

Q: wolly socks: yeay or nay?

A: Socks? I don't wear socks! {gasp} I am usually wearing flip flops, flats, heels or slippers.

Q: what is your least favorite chore in/out of the house?

A: I don't mind cleaning up the kitchen... but after the 10th time of the day I'm a bit sick of it!

Q: if you could visit 1 state & 1 country which state&country would you chose and why?

A: I would love to visit Washington, it is so beautiful and I would love to meet some friends out there. {grin} I would love to travel through Ireland, the landscape is spectacular and feels so peaceful. But really... I would love to travel LOTS of places and hope to, with our children, someday.

Q: Where did you get your green dress that you posted with the baby poop on it?

A: It's a swim suit cover up from Target, but I didn't care, I just loved the color too much!

Q: You also mentioned last time you did this that you don't wash your hair for a week at a time. You've inspired me to go a few days between washings and I really like it. My hair isn't curly like yours (but it is red) and I wonder if you ever have grease or flakes to deal with.
Q: I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to hear more about your hair care, including PRODUCTS. I have red but pin straight hair. I tried the no washing thing for a few weeks (weaned into it with every other day) and I was a big greaseball. Any advice for hair products would be wonderful.
Thanks!
Q: What product do you use in that gorgeous hair? I have the same type of hair as you and style too so I would love to know what you use!

A: Thank you! I actually go longer than a week {gasp}, although I did start out going a few days, then a week, then longer between washings. I do however rinse my hair in the shower and once a week I soak my hair ends in apple cider vinegar. That tip is thanks to mrs. boo radley. {grin} It can take your body a while to readjust it's oil production that causes the grease and flakes.

As for products... I use Avalon or Burts Bees Shampoo probably twice a month, potion 9 leave in conditioner once a month and apple cider vinegar once a week. I use Suave naturals mousse too. I avoid any mousse with alcohol and suave is cheap and works great. Although it doesn't rate too good on toxic levels. :(

Q: How did you and Paul meet? What's the glue that holds you together (other than kids and faith)?

A: We met in High School, he was dating my best friend. But I didn't break them up, and he didn't cheat. {grin} As for our glue...We're one! I was created as his perfect mate. We completely get each other and we enjoy a lot of the same things and truly enjoy each others company. He is my best friend and I am his.

Q: And my biggest curiosity - where do you find the time? I have two children (9 months and 3 years), a blog, and a house. Maybe I'm just lazy and you're super mom but I can't for the life of me keep up. I'm always doing laundry, dishes, changing diapers, reading stories, writing posts and my place is still a disaster. How do you do it? Do you sleep? You're the most active mom I know and you seem to have it all under control. I know that we all post the great pictures, where everyone smiles, and no one has perfect children that never back talk but yours seem so story book. Really - what's your secret!?

A: Well thanks! but I'm not super mom. I can do what I do only because of God. It is true that we post the best pictures, although I do try to keep it real. {grin} My life is sometimes messy, crazy, loud, stressful & everything in between. Where I am at in my life, with everything I am responsible for and held accountable for, I can not focus on the negative. This blog is a story book... it is our families story book.

Another one of my favorite verses that goes along with this is...

Philippians 4:8
whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

So out with the bad thoughts of stress, worry and fear. Leave those behind and focus on the good and goodness will spread.

I hope that came across right... sometimes I just can't find the right words.

Q: What does it feel like to allow your mind to focus on your children?

A: Absolutely wonderful! To just be with my kids is an amazing blessing. It's so wonderful it makes me wish that I never had anything else to do other than be with my family.


Q: how the heck are u able to look so great after 6 kids?! lol thats all I am wondering. (Im guessing chasing 6 kids around is more than enough exercise!) But anything else u do?
How on earth are you so skinny? I have two kids and work out daily and still struggle.

A: ha! Well thank you! Besides being very active with kids and housework I would like to believe that what I put in my body makes a huge impact as well.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do alone with your husband?!

A: I cherish the time we spend together just hanging out, talking, laughing and enjoying each others company. And that... we can do anywhere.

Q: Do you sew/knit/ scrapbook...basically any crafty things?

A: I love to sew although I haven't done it in a while... I used to make embellished clothing for a boutique ebay group. It was fun while it lasted but I couldn't keep up with that and being mama! I love art, I love creating art in all shapes and forms. In the house, on the wall, in what I wear, with photography, ect. I also love stained glass and would love to learn how to knit.

Q: And just for the sake of it,do you like skittles? :)

A: They're okay... I'll eat a few but I prefer chocolate. {grin}

Q: You look about my age but I'm bad with ages, you are probably younger! So my question is how old were you when you had your first son?

A: 18 1/2

Q: what is your day to day outfit?

A: some form of stretch pants {palazo, yoga, gaucho}, tank & layering sweaters. I also like flowing tops.

Q: what do you wear when going out with your husband? i know you mentioned you don't like wearing what everyone else is wearing.

A: Something fun! Wide leg pants, heels, bright funky jewelry.

Q: any favorite jewelry?

I am not a diamond girl... I LOVE pearls. I have a favorite pair of pearl earrings. Other than that and my wedding ring {which looks just like my grandmas} I love bright fun necklaces, earrings and bracelets!

Q: favorite place to vacation with AND without the kids?

A: Not sure... we could have fun anywhere!

Q: i've seen in a couple posts you've mentioned your "2 dads" did you mean your dad and your father in law?

A: If you count my father in law I actually have 3 dads. What a lucky girl I am! My mom and step dad married when I was 5.

Q: are you planning on living where you are indefinitely?

A: Ummmm, probably not!

Q: Do you really grin and giggle as much as you type it?

A: I think so! Let me ask hubby......... yes I do! {grin}

Q: I remember the last time you did this you revealed your age and I remember thinking how young you are. It amazes me that you are so strong in your convictions (especially with diet) and you're so well researched. Do you ever wonder if you're doing the right thing?

A: No. I know I make mistakes and get things wrong... all the time. I am constantly learning and I hope I never stop! But I believe in what I am doing and feel confident with God on my side.

Q: Do you ever wish you could have a career?

A: I do have a career... and it is the best career in the world. God sure knew what he was doing when he planned my life! But no, I never wish I had another career.

Q: Do you worry about Ozzie not being looked after as well as you would look after him, when he goes away for weeks?

A: That is the longest Ozzie has ever been gone, and no I did not worry about him one bit. He was in his fathers very loving hands. Ozzie and Dad are very close too so I knew he would be fine.

Q: Do you worry about your husband being faithful?

A: Hmmmm... a little personal. But, I'll share. Only because I hope it will encourage some of you.

I used to worry, for no good reason, I would worry if he didn't answer his phone or if he was working late. And it was emotionally consuming, it was the devil putting fear into my heart and it wasn't right. It has taken some time but I have learned to give over that fear and know that we are meant to be together and we will always be faithful to each other.

Q: Do you ever wake up in the morning and just feel like you can't face the day with all those kids to feed and so much housework?

A: When I haven't slept good I will wake up and want to go back to sleep, but not because I feel like I can't face the day to day life. I truly do enjoy my life... and that is not something that we can do on our own. But God can give you that peace, that love and joy that we all crave. Without God I am certain I would feel like I couldn't face the day.

Okay.... round 2 complete! Many Many more to go!