That's What I'm Talking About

A friend of mine had this survey posted on her blog. I loved the idea and copied the questions. Instead of me answering them, the questions were posted to my kids about me. Please do this even if you do not blog. Their answers are insightful. I may have to have them answer these about Alan too.

What is something Mom always says to you?
J: that she sang me the Mitten fight song as a lullaby
C: I love you.

What makes Mom happy?
J:The little things
C: Back rubs

What makes Mom sad?
J: People being mistreated
C: not doing what she asked

How does Mom make you laugh?
J: she's just a funny girl with sense of humor
C: telling childhood stories

What was Mom like as a child?
J:Probably mischievous
C: small, tough (she had two rough brothers)

How old is Mom?
J: Forty years of age
C: 40

How tall is Mom?
J: five feet and 1.5 inches
C: 5'2 (note: Thank you for rounding up)

What is Mom's favorite thing to do?
J: Be with us
C: knit

What does Mom do when you're not around?
J: what does she do?
C: knit, clean, ???

If Mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
J: having fame fall into her lap and not necessarily wanting it.
C: teaching

What is Mom really good at doing?
J: making tortillas
C: a lot of stuff

What is Mom not very good at doing?
J: Being quiet sometimes
C: ???

What is Mom's job?
J: my mom, and substitute teacher
C: teaching

What's Mom's favorite food?
J: mashed potatoes and frosting, not together that is

C: Paella

What makes you proud of Mom?
J:Her stubbornness
C: her graduation

If Mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
J: i can't think of any
C: hobbes ?

What do you and Mom do together?
J: Talk
C: play board games

How are you and Mom the same?
J: Voice and sense of humor.
C: we are both right-handed

How are you and Mom different?
J: we think differently
C: she is a female, I am a male

How do you know Mom loves you?
J: just because
C: what she does for me