your questions answered - part 2

If you haven't already, check out Part 1!


Jennifer P. asked:

I'd love to know if you continue wearing aqua and lavender?

Um, not exactly. Those colors were more popular in the 80's. You're an interior decorator, you should know that one! DUH! =0)


Hot Tub Lizzy asked:

What's your favorite comfort food?

That would be....................................CHEESE PUFFS!!!

Did you go to summer camp?

Why yes, yes I did - once! I attended Camp Marietta in Marietta, SC when I was in the 4th grade. I went with a group of little girls from my cousin Jennifer's church in Greenville (also SC). I don't remember much of my experience except that another girl in the cabin whose name was Candy was quite - how shall I say this kindly - well endowed for a 10 year old. Candy was not at all modest and liked to display her lovelies at unannounced times while we were in the cabin. Needless to say, I got an education. Probably not what my mother was envisioning would come from a week at a Christian camp.

Do you pronounce your name Carolynn or Caroline?

Thank you for asking this question. You will be my friend for life because you asked me first how to pronounce my name instead of assuming to know the proper pronunciation.

I pronounce my name (cue drum roll)....................................Caro-line (with a long 'i', i.e. Caroline Kennedy). I have been called "Carolyn" about forty-hundred times and not that its a bad name, its just not my name!

If you're still confused about the pronunciation, please, just call me Caro (as in Karo Corn Syrup).


The Queen In Residence asked:

Your best day, what was it and why?

Well, the obvious would be my wedding day or the redhead's day of birth. Other than that, I would say it was the redhead's day of birth and I'll tell you why. Its because I looked like this (and actually, this picture was taken a MONTH before he was born) -


At the risk of sounding shallow, I was excited because I knew I could then lose the miserable amounts of fluid I gained from the preeclampsia that started at week 33 and the 50+ lbs I gained throughout the pregnancy. I was absolutely miserable the last 3 weeks. I was taken out of work, put on bed rest, and was in and out of the hospital 4 times in the 4 weeks before his birth. Needless to say, after he arrived, I was relieved!


Sarah @ The Wonderful Life That I Live asked:

Favorite color?

Green

What is the meanest thing you ever did as a kid?

When I was in the 5th grade, I hung out with two girls, Rachel and Carrie. Rachel and I were BFF's and Carrie was kind of a 3rd wheel. Rachel and I ganged up and decided we would start "Friday Fights", where we would pick a fight with Carrie. Carrie, if you're reading this, I'm so sorry.

Children can be so cruel.


Ainsley asked:

What are some of the other things that put you out?

Good question Ainsley! I think I better compose a list (not all-inclusive...we'd be here a while).

1) Most things about Wal-Mart (with the exception of the cream-cheese covered cinnamon buns)
2) People who cut across parking lots and neglect to look out for the people who actually follow the rules
3) Impatient drivers (I really get put out a lot while I'm driving. Its really insane the amount of stupid people who are granted a license to drive)
4) the constant whining of an almost 2 year old redheaded child
5) telemarketers
6) door to door solicitations
7) loose dogs who come out at me while I'm walking
8) rude people in general
9) Ruby from "Max and Ruby" - its on right now and not only is her voice annoying as all get out, she's way too bossy to Max, poor little lamb.


Wilson Ramblings asked:

What's your favorite part of being a mom?

Knowing that I (and sometimes his daddy) am the only one who can "kiss it and make it all better" when he's hurt or just wanting a snuggle. I love snuggles (or "nuggies" as we sometimes call them)


Strawberry Blonde asked:

Who was your favorite NKOTB?

I'm all for the underdog. EEwwwww, not Danny (a.k.a. Monkey Boy). I preferred Jon, Jordon's older and more mature brother. I put his poster from Teen Beat on my closet door and would kiss it. Yah, that's probably more than you needed to know.

Favorite date with Mr. Baseball?

We've had lots of good ones, but my favorite would probably be the time he took me to Grandfather Mountain (near Boone, NC) for my 26th birthday. We hiked, took in some beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and had dinner at Storie Street Grille in Blowing Rock, followed by ice cream at Kilwin's. It was wonderful! Some of my favorite memories with Adam are from trips we've taken to the mountains. I just love spending quality alone time with him.

Where do you want to retire?

I'm not really sure. As much as we love the NC mountains, that would probably be our first choice. Really, I'll go anywhere, as long as I'm with Mr. Baseball.


Octamom asked:

In 50 years, what is the most secret desire of your heart you hope to have accomplished (and not just great wife, great mom, etc)?!?!

In fifty years, I'll be 81. I hope by then that my life would mirror Philippians 1:27 - "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ."


Laurie asked:

What about your life as an adult would have most surprised Caroline the kid (interpret that time as anything pre-college graduation)?

That I could actually grasp finances (thanks to Mr. Baseball) and not fall into a crying heap while opening a checking account (yes, I have done that before). AND - that I would grow to like baseball (thanks again to Mr. Baseball) and watching golf on tv.

If you could relive one perfect, but technically "ordinary" day (this ruling out your wedding or the redhead's birth, since they definitely weren't "ordinary" days) of your life, what would it be?

I would want to relive my family's trip to Ireland. More specifically, the day we went to the Cliffs of Moher. It was beyond breathtaking.



How someone could see this and still deny Intelligent Design is beyond me. There's only one other time that I have stood overlooking landscape (or ocean) and truly realized how vast the world is. Its very humbling.


Rose asked:

What is your favorite memory from UNCG?

Geez, that's a toughie. I still consider those four years I spent there to be some of the best years of my life. While I have many many great memories (and a whole scrapbook full of pictures), one particular one comes to mind. When I was a junior in high school I went to visit my sister and she took me to an InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) meeting at UNCG (where she was a freshman). During one of the songs, God got my attention. He didn't speak in an audible voice, but in my heart, I knew He wanted me to follow Him. I didn't make a decision at that moment, but I believe that was a turning point in my faith.


Veggie Mom asked:

Does red hair run in your family, or is the red-head the first one?

The redhead takes after his great-grandmother (my mom's mom), who in her younger years had bright red hair. We also think someone in Mr. Baseball's lineage was a redhead also.

and...

Kari so kindly reminded me of my most embarrassing moment post-childhood.

My senior year in high school, my best friend Stephanie and I sang a duet to Twila Paris' "The Warrior Is a Child" at our youth group (which was not small). I completely FORGOT ALL the words to the first verse I was supposed to sing SOLO. Gone. Nothin. DEAFENING SILENCE!!! Yah. Not one of my most stellar moments.

Oh yeah, I should mention that Kari's husband, Mike (long before they were ever married), also happened to go to this church and be in this youth group. HE GOT THE ENTIRE THING ON VIDEO!!! super. Pretty darned embarrassing.

But I'm over it.

So there you have it. Your questions - answered! Thanks for comin' out!