Double Your Pleasure, Double the Fun

I'm not sure how many of you know this, but I grew up in a house with twins.  Twin BOYS to be exact. 

When you grow up with twins, it's completely natural for one of two things to happen.

1, you can begin to thoroughly despise all things double, or 2, you can become intrigued with the phenomenon.

My little sister, Boogs, and I chose the latter.

If, by some chance, somebody bought us matching outfits, we would go hog wild.  Not only would we wear the outfits, but we would do our hair the same, and go to great lengths to match as much as humanly possible.  One time, Boogs even insisted that I learn sign language, because my teeth were yellower than hers, and THAT would give us away. 

Yeah, because the 4-6 inches in height difference wouldn't do that...

Once we were properly disguised, we would venture out to where our mother was, and ask if she could tell us apart.

I wish I was kidding.

20 years later, I find it funny that history has begun to repeat itself.  With Sissy.

Sissy has heard her entire life that she looks like me.  As her personality began to emerge, she heard the she was JUST LIKE ME.  Because she is.  This comes as no surprise, really.  I am JUST like my mother too. 

Recently, Sissy has become OBSESSED with being my twin.  Especially if we are going to be in public.  Therefore, Tuesdays and Thursdays have become my designated uniform days.  My outfit is carefully chosen for me the night before, and consists of jeans, and one of 3 school fundraiser T-shirts that she and I both possess. 

No, I'm not complaining.  I don't think there is anything wrong with matching my daughter.  Heaven knows that soon enough she will be embarrassed to be seen in public with me regardless of what I'm wearing.  Plus, let's not forget that I AM still fascinated with twins, and wish that I would have had a twin sister growing up. 

My only complaint is that going out in public was usually my excuse to get dressed up.  It was my opportunity to get OUT of my jeans and T-shirt rut, and feel fancy. 

However, nothing makes me feel more fancy and important than the look of jubilation on Sissy's face when I walk into her classroom dressed just like her. 

Those fancy designers have nothin' on me...

My Brain is Elsewhere...

I woke up this morning to a text from my friend, Baub. 

"Ummm...did Roon go in today?"

And that's when I knew it was going to be one of THOSE days.  You know, the ones where you know you better not count on your brain for ANYTHING???

Today we were supposed to trade babysitting to volunteer at the school, but I forgot to remind Roon to pick up her husband. 
Because I suck.

I blame my absentmindedness on the fact that my brain is actually residing several hundred miles away right now. 

With one of my favoritest people, Evelyn. 

Who is in LABOR as I type this!

I'm so excited! 

I usually only get this excited for new nieces, nephews, or babies of real life friends. 

Does this make me odd?

If so, I guess I don't want to be normal.

Congratulations, Evelyn!  I can't wait to 'meet' her!

UPDATED:  Baby girl is here!  Mom and baby are doing well.  I'm on the edge of my seat, waiting for photographic evidence of all her dark hair...

It's What You Wear From Ear to Ear...

...and not from head to toe, that matters.

As I laid in my bed, still curled up in my jammies, bed not made, and my laptop on my lap, I realized something.

I have the best job on Earth.

When I was pregnant with Sissy, I worked 40 hours a week...outside the home.  Roon was in school, and I woke up at the crack of dawn (work started around 6 am) to spend 10 hours making feeding tubes at a local manufacturing plant.

I enjoyed it.

It was tedious work, but it gave me sense of accomplishment.  I made some awesome friends, and with the exception of having to meet daily quotas, it didn't really feel like work.  It was adult time.  Listening to books on tape as I glued little baloons, and chatting with the person next to you about their plans for the weekend. 

I cried when I left.

Mostly, they were tears of joy, because I was finally going to start the family I had wanted so badly.  But I was also going to miss my job.
What if I lost that sense of accomplishment, my connection to friends, and some sort of personal validation because I was doing something important to help others?

But...

This morning, I didn't have to punch a time clock.  I've been punched in for nearly 8 years. 
This morning, I went to "work" in my jammies.
This morning, my "coworkers" snuggled under the covers with me, and gave me a kiss when I opened their fruit snacks.
This morning, I chatted with a friend, texted a friend, and received an email from a friend.
This morning, I pitched an innovative idea...and was validated.

And I didn't even have to leave my house.

Just now, as Boo ran into the room, wearing nothing but her underpants (because HALELUJAH, the potty training seems to have stuck!), covered in orange Dorito dust, her hair all a mess...I smiled.

Because I made that.

Later tonight, as I'm folding the last of the laundry, I'm going to thank the Lord for all the mismatched socks. 
I'm going to laugh at the fact that as soon as everyone gets into jammies, the laundry will no longer be "done".
I'll walk by my messy bathroom, and sigh at my list of things I didn't get done.
But I won't feel defeated.

Because I may not wear a fancy suit to go to the office...
But I wear a smile.

Off With His Head!

Technically, I already posted today, but here's another little post to direct your attention towards the most recent acknowlegement of my awesomness. 

Nice to know someone else can finally see what I've known forever!

(Okay, some of you are new here, and might not know I'm totally kidding.  Sarcasm is my middle name, ya know...)

Thanks for this awesome opportunity, Mamarazzi!  It's such an awesome idea!

To my less blog savvy mother, I would just like to say... click on the button.  You'll enjoy it.  I think.



 <----BUTTON Love you, Mommy!

Bill Paying Miracle!

I have always loved paying bills.
No, I'm not a huge fan of the money coming out of my account, but the whole bill paying process has always been very enjoyable to me.
Except for one.
For the past 4-5 years, Roon and I have had a revolving account with a furniture store. 
Every time we needed a new piece of furniture, we would shop at that store, and pay it off interest free.  Every month, I dreaded paying that bill.
Care to know why?  Brace yourselves, you're about to see a whole other layer of crazy in the onion of insanity that is my brain...
The payment coupon was too big for the envelope.
No, I'm not kidding. 
I DESPISED paying this bill because the payment coupon never fit properly in the envelope provided.  It was only off by about 1/8 of an inch, but it was enouogh to drive me out of my mind crazy.
Before ya'll harp on me and say "well why didn't you just pay it online if it bothered you that much?", I must tell you that in order to pay said bill online, you must have a checking account for that particular banking establishment.  Believe me...it would have saved me some SERIOUS frustration over the lifetime of our account.
The bill showed up at our house yesterday, so before I went to bed I settled in to pay it, preparing myself for "the battle of the bulge".
Only...
The Hallelujah chorus swelled around me as the payment coupon slid easily into the envelope provided.  You could see the address in the little plastic window and everything! 
And it, was a glorious day.
You know what else is glorious?
There is still time to enter my BLOG MAKEOVER GIVEAWAY, and you can still sign up for the first of 2 swaps hosted by Evelyn and I.  Go do both.  I'm gonna keep buggin' ya until you do...

25 Days of Thankful

I'm almost nervous to share what an amazing mood I'm in, because that always seems to tempt fate into throwing some sort of garbage your way.  But, I don't care!  I'm so happy, and so incredibly blessed, that I just have to share by linking up with Shawn for her 25 days of Thankful.  Not sure if I'll remember to do it every day, or even every week, but I'm sure going to try. 
Why am I so happy?
Let's get caught up from day 1, alright?
November 1st:

I'm so thanful that I sat where I did in class 11 years ago.  I have the most wonderful husband as a result, who works so hard, and is so smart, and such a wonderful father.  I'm spoiled rotten.  I hit the jackpot, and I know it.
November 2nd:

I'm so thankful for the craziness that is my life with 4 kids.  While some days are easier to be thankful than others, I never take my children for granted.  Before Roon and I were married, my cardiologist at the time told me I should think about "more permanent forms of birth control", as he didn't think I could survive even ONE pregnancy and birth.  I guess I showed him, and I count myself blessed every day that I didn't listen to him.
November 3rd:

I am so thankful for my home.  More importantly...I'm thankful we can afford it.  Moving to Texas allowed us to have more house for our money, and since we bought at a great time, we weren't affected when the real estate market went south.  LOVE my house.

I'm so thankful for family.  Especially since I consider my siblings to be among my BEST friends.  They're there for me through thick and thin.  I don't know what I'd do without them.
November 5th: 

I'm thankful for friendships that can stand the test of time.  This is my friend, Chelle.  We have been friends for 25 years.  I'm also thankful for the realization that dark lipstick is not for everyone...

Along with real life friendships, I'm thankful for the friendships I have with people I've never met. 

What are YOU thankful for?  Write 'em up, and go link up with Shawn, because she's awesome, that's why!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Ready for awesomeness that is beyond all awesomeness you have experienced up until now?!  Well...you may be disappointed.  To me, it's awesome, but you weren't there.  The inside jokes that came to fruition on this trip cannot be described in words, but you can possibly appreciate a taste of some of them when you look at the following pictures.  
I would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to "Skip", my sister Boog's husband, for hooking me up with the pictures.  This post would be lame with a side of boring without them.

This post will be extremely long.  Not that that's a bad thing, but I just want you to consider yourself warned.

I flew into Las Vegas late Thursday night.  Did you know that you have to take a TRAM to get to baggage claim there?!  Well, you do now.  
Friday afternoon, Boogs and I packed our bags and headed out towards our hotel, but first stopped off to do some outlet shopping.  Roon had told me to "go nuts", which I'm sure he regrets now.  I got a cute outfit, awesome shoes, and other assorted items, but the HIGHLIGHT of the afternoon was when we decided to shop for sunglasses. 

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful...

(Oh, and in hindsight, I maybe should have cropped out the woman with the makeshift empathy belly in the background.  I guess she wasn't nearly the focus of my attention that she should have been...)

After successfully wearing out our debit cards, we went to our HOTEL to check in and get glamified for our girls night out. 

It is here that I must mention what I novice I am when it comes to hair and make up.  Yes, I do wear it, but my "natural" look was not going to cut it with Boogs, as she declared that if I wanted to be HER date, I had to look hot.  So, she proceeded to attack me with liquid eyeliner, and a flat iron, until I was adequately stunning.

Personally, I don't see why we needed the makeup, since we had already been hit on, and Boogs all but propositioned in the elevator up from the parking garage.  However, if I didn't look so hot, maybe the highlight story of the trip wouldn't have happened later...
Don't worry, it's coming.  Patience is a virtue, ya'll!

Super cute outfit, right?!  We're telling Roon that it cost practically nothing.  And, compared to the "regular" price, the "outlet" price was a steal ...but I'm still not proud of it.

Yup.  She makes me gag too.  She's had 3 babies, dudes.  3.  Disgusting.

 

Our room was nice, but not so nice that I could be distracted from my phone.  It's my lifeline, after all.

Our bathroom was nice too, but for all we know the shower and tub didn't even work.  It's sad, really. 

One of the most awesome features of our room was a real, honest to goodness, DOORBELL!!!  This was far more impressive than it should have been, for two women in our late 20's, but awesome is awesome. 

We also were ecstatic to find out we had a BALCONY!  Of course, our balcony really served more as a moat than anything else, as recent rainfall had left an awesome 2 inches of water on ours.  One of us may have discovered the water the hard way.  Thank goodness that someone was not wearing her new shoes at the time. 
I forgot to tell one of the best stories! 
After Boogs and I were hit on/flirted with in the elevator/casino, we were escorted to the registration desk by the cutest little Cuban man.  As we walked, he made pleasant conversation with us in his broken English, and was super friendly.  He asked if Boogs and I were related.  We said that we were sisters.  Then he tried to guess our ages, and cemented a spot in my book of favorite people of ALL TIME. 
Indicating Boogs and then myself, he posed the question:  "You 19, no?  Y, you...22?"
When we revealed our real ages of 27 and 29, the look of complete shock on his face made me want to kiss him.  But I didn't. 
Our "girls night out" ended up being somewhat of a bust, in that none of the other girls showed up, and ended with us getting some disappointing room service, and fighting the urge to fall asleep as we watched "The Switch" on Pay Per View. 
But Saturday was SPA DAY! 
I saw more random people's boobies, and choices of thongs that day than ever before in my life. 
Boogs and I had a package called the "Couple's getaway", or something like that.  It began with a 50 minute couple's Swedish massage, that left me so relaxed that I was making this face...

For at least a half an hour after it was over. 

Try to contain your jealousy.  It takes HOURS to look that unbelievably gorgeous. 

Roughly 6, on a semi comfortable hotel bed.

The final treatment on our schedule was a royal pedicure.  Here is our before shot...

I think I'm going to look into buying a pair of those rubber shoes for myself for Christmas.  Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like squeaking when you walk!

Boogs felt bad after I complained about my drugged out picture of me from above.  Here is her doing her best "relaxed face".  Close, but no cigar, Boogs.

Our pedicures consisted of having our feet rubbed with various baking items, namely brown sugar and pumpkin pie filling.  It did a chubby girl good. 
It was when they put our feet in "paraffin booties" that Boogs and I felt the need to capture the awesomeness on film. 

It just doesn't get much sexier than that, folks!

While we were getting our pedicures, it became clear that there was a wedding going on outside.  Even though we had never heard of the band, Stryper, we were caught in the wave of excitement from everyone around us, and we just had to step outside and watch for a few minutes and snap a picture.

Every bride's dream come true.  To have two random strangers in bathrobes watching your nuptials from the sidelines.  You're welcome, random couple being married at the Green Valley Ranch Resort!

After pedicures, Boogs and I went to get cleaned up, and ready for the rest of our day.  This included guarding the shower door for each other, and risking our lives multiple times while wearing the post pedicure disposable flip flops. 

Oh, and we mustn't forget this...

This machine is da BOMB!  It is apparently a miracle machine, that will rid your body of toxins.  Personally, I think it accomplishes this by making you pee your pants as it shakes you 10 ways to Sunday over the course of 10 minutes. 
Apparently, it burns calories as well.  150 to be exact.  Boogs is extremely skeptical as to the validity of the Turbosonic's claims, but I believe every word of it.  I think I may add this to my Christmas list as well.  It may be just the thing to get my post 4 baby bladder back in shape. 

Don't our feet look pretty?!  If you make the mistake of enlarging the picture, let me just say that MY foot is on the left.  Aren't Boog's feet NASTY?!?!?!  I just don't know what I'm going to do with that girl...

And here we are all ready to leave the spa. 

Thanks for having us! 

For posterity's sake, I'm going to include a tip for future guests of the resort/spa.  The gate to the spa opens OUT.  There is no sign that says PULL, but I would suggest trying to PUSH and PULL BEFORE you solicit

 the help of a security guard.  It may save you a bit of embarrassment in the long run...

Now, if any of you are still reading this, I will reward you with my most awesome story of the weekend...

Boogs and I were just getting back to the hotel after our "girls night out", and were headed back to our room.  Now, I don't know how many of you can relate, but most hotels in Vegas are laid out to be super tricky to find your way around.  More times than I can count, I mentioned to Boogs that it felt like we were Alice stuck in the Looking Glass. 

We got pretty good at finding our way around, and successfully found the door leading to our "wing" without requiring assistance.  The door required a room key to enter.  As I'm reaching in my pocket, and Boogs is digging in her purse, we hear a voice behind us. 

"I can get that for you."

Raised to be independent women, we continued to search for our keys.  I found mine first, and inserted it into the slot, as our "knight in shining armor" reached our sides. 

The red light flashed.  No entrance.

Again, our knights said he could get it.

Boogs located her key, and slid it into the slot, while our knight violated both our personal bubbles, he was standing so close.  As Boogs was inserting the key, she said "I promise we're not weirdos.  We really are staying here." or something to that effect. 

As the green light flashed, allowing us entrance into our wing, I made some comment about me being incompetent.

It was then that IT happened.  

Our knight reached his arm around me, like he was trying to give me a one armed hug, and squeezed my neck where it met up with my shoulder.  He then said something completely eloquent, about us not being weird.  When we continued down the hallway towards our room, instead of heading towards the elevator, he made an excited observation about us being on the same floor as him.  

"No way!  You're on this floor too?!"

Is was decided before we reached our room that our guy was drunk, and we walked just a little faster than necessary to distance ourselves.  

Probably overreacted, but at that point, I could no longer trust my underestimated view of my foxiness.  It just wouldn't be fair to all those single fellas... 



Addiction

I am more than a little ashamed to admit that I came home from my Spa Getaway weekend harboring an addiction. 
I never meant for it to happen.
What happened is...I got bored.  THEN I got curious.  Isn't that the way with addiction?
Before I knew it, I was flying high with my newfound crutch to get through life, and before long, I was hooked. 
I think a part of me was always worried it would happen, but you never think it will happen to you.  It's always "some other guy/girl", right? 
As of this moment, I don't know of a twelve step program for people like me, so I'm making my own. 
Step 1:  Admit you have a problem, and own it. 
So, I am here to let ya'll know that I am hopelessly addicted to...

Kindle for IPhone. 

I blame my sister, Boogs, really.  If not for her, I never would have known that such a thing existed.  Ignorance is bliss, and all that.  But, she just HAD to introduce me to a virtual cornucopia of literary entertainment that is LITERALLY at my fingertips. 

My first taste of it's awesomeness started with my very first purchase...

And I couldn't put it down.  I finished reading it this morning, and promptly purchased the second book in the series, unbeknownst to Roon. 

I think it's a pretty safe bet that by Friday morning I will also be investing in the third book. 

Beyond that, who knows!  If any of you have suggestions of must reads with my newfound obsession/toy, let me know.  Or don't.  You might not want to have to admit to Roon that you were one of my drug dealers... 

By the way...I know you're all itching to see pics from my weekend, and I promise they do exist.  However, apparently what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, because I forgot to take my camera, so all the pics are in Boog's possession.  I will share them when I get them.  I promise.  Okay...I'll TRY.

I'm also going to try to get all caught up over in your little corners of the web, but things are gettin' all kind of corny (of the candy variety) at my house today...so I can't promise anything.  Just know that I'm still here, and that I still love you all, even if my rounds are not complete today. 

I Prefer to Think of it as Fashionably Late

Yesterday was actually the day I was supposed to link up with Emmy for her "10 things to smile about", but I had to announce the finalists, so I'm late.  Perhaps I will throw in an 11th thing to make up for it?  We'll see...

1.

 

Finding out the Sissy is well above her grade level in Reading, and "catches on quickly" to every subject.  I think she got that from me...or Roon.  It's definitely one of the two!

2.

I have really learned a lot about sports since I got married.  Why?  Because it makes Roon happy.  Plus, it makes me happy to see Bubble and Bug get into the excitement, even if it only lasts about 5 minutes into the first quarter. 

3.

 

The return of our favorite shows!  Roon and I spent all summer watching Doogie Howser M.D. on DVD so it's a little odd to see him again as "Barney", but it still makes me smile.  Yes, I realize it's pathetic that fictitious people made my list.  Let's move on...

4. 

I recently contacted a custom illustrator to help give my vinyl website a bit of a facelift.  HE WAS AMAZING!  Very professional, fairly priced, and it only took him about a week to take something I had dreamed up in my head, and make it a reality.  This is only a fraction of the overall picture, but it turned out PERFECT.  If you need a custom illustration, please contact him.  Every time I look at it...I smile.

5.

Yet another successful swap!  Most of my goodies are gone, but the new friend I made, is most certainly NOT gone.  New friends always make me smile...

6. 

The overwhelming support I had in making my new party a success makes me grin from ear to ear.  I hope the enthusiasm continues for many months to come.  Speaking of which...have you voted yet?  Do it NOW.  You can even vote for more than one person.  Check out the projects.  They're awesome.
7.

When Roon was in Florida for a week, he found these shirts, and bought them to serve as souveniers for the kids.  Truth be told, they were more for me.  I laugh every time I see them!
8.

Not being forgotten when my mom went to Forks (again) without me.  We may be on different teams as far as Twilight goes, but she'll still shell out money on Jacob paraphernalia because she knows it will make me smile.  And it did.  It really did!

9.

These guys moved closer to me!  Still not CLOSE...they live about 6 hours away, but it's a heck of a lot better than before!  I love my nephews!

10.

A completely amazing and out of the blue package arrived at my door from an incredible friend.  It was a "thank you" for something I did...but I think I got the better end of the deal.  I'm STILL smiling, and I opened it like 4 hours ago.  I know many of you won't get the reference, but she's like the Wally Kessler to my Harold Green. 

What 10 things do YOU have to smile about this month?

Why Would I Gamble? I Already Won the Jackpot!

I have been such a slacker with my Happy lists lately, but my list is so long this week, that I think it would be very selfish for me to keep it all to myself.  So, without further ado...

MY BATHROOM IS ALMOST DONE!!!  All that's left to do is hang the mirror and some shelves, so I anticipate being able to post before and after shots by the middle part of next week.  I can't wait!

Holding a sleeping baby, that doesn't belong to me.  Don't get me wrong...I LOVED holding my own babies when they were sleeping, but I don't have any anymore.  Boo is beyond the "rock me to sleep" stage, so in order to do it...I have to borrow them.  This, is "Spike", my friend, Baub's son (known as Booger Head over on her blog).  I get to babysit him about 4 hours a week, and it gives me great joy that I haven't lost the magic touch with a 4 month old.  Oh yeah...I rock!

On Friday night, we had a small gathering of friends come over for brisket and games.  The presence of 14 kids did not deter us from playing "Fact or Crap".  That is, until a toddler walked past us yelling "CWAP!"...
The evening was a success, and Roon has approved my idea to host them monthly.  Good friends and good food ALWAYS make my happy list!

Yesterday we used some free guest passes to take Baub and her family with us to Six Flags.  The kids had so much fun!  There were 8 kids between us, and the looks we got as people tried to figure out our family dynamic were priceless!  In addition, Bug was finally big enough to ride a "big" roller coaster.  3 down...1 to go!

The next few items on my list cannot be mentioned without mentioning my Roon.  HE is making all the rest of the items on my happy list possible.  I love him and appreciate him for all he does for me, without hesitation.  I really hit the jackpot when I sat next to him!

I get an entire weekend out with other women, to renew my spirit.  I just got my tickets, and cannot wait to atttend, and learn ways to  be a better wife and mother.  Just thinking about it makes me happy!

A few months ago, I mentioned the deal Roon made with me.  If I held down the fort while he was out of town on business, I could have a spa weekend with my sister.  Less than a month from now...

WATCH OUT, VEGAS!!!

What's on YOUR Happy List???

Oh Happy Day!

It's been a stressful couple of days. 
It's possible that Boo threw up at Applebees when we went to celebrate our first successful week of school.  It's also possible that 3/4 of my children were forcibly removed from Home Depot for poor behavior on Saturday.  It's possible...but I plead the 5th.
Lucky for me, it's time to link up with Mamarazzi for her weekly "Happy List"!  YAY!!!
So, what am I happy for?

This tops my list!  THAT, is MY nephew.  Isn't he just the cutest thing?  My sister, Boogs, posted this video on her blog, and I am not above pirating when it comes to something that adorable.  You. Are. Welcome.  I get to see this little toe head in about 55 days, and I can't wait!

Next...remember when I hinted about my new linky party HERE?  Well, as you can see, my blog design is not done, or started but I can't take it anymore!  Roon is going to make me a temporary button for my party, and I will be announcing all the details on September 1st.  Linking will then take place on the last Saturday of the month...giving you plenty of time to join in.  I am so happy to get this party started!

Finally, I am happy that Roon and I have finally decided exactly what we're going to do with our little bathroom.  Thanks to my little sister's interior design skills from thousands of miles away, we have designed what I think will probably turn out to be one of my favorite rooms in the house!  Supplies have been purchased, and we're doing all the work ourselves (Did I really just say that?!) over the next couple of weeks.  And you know, there are going to be pictures!  Well...there will be pictures if it turns out well.  If not, I may not want photographic evidence of the carnage.

What's on YOUR happy list? 

Si Estás Feliz y Lo Sabes...

CLAP YOUR HANDS!


For those who didn't know, my title says "If you're happy and you know it..."

I'm linking up with Mamarazzi today, to share with you my Happy List. 

The first thing on my happy list this week, was the arrival of this: 

24 tubes of Natural Ice!  Not only do I now have my favorite lip balm back, but I also have a spot in my linen closet that smells quite similar to a cough drop.  TOTALLY worth it, to be able to have this stuff!  LOVE IT!!!

Yesterday, I went to a baby shower for a friend of mine.  My favorite gift to give is a BIG basket full of baby essentials.  Usually, I fill the bottom of the basket with tissue paper to make it more attractive, but this time I had another thought.  I remembered when I WON THIS, and I wondered if I could make one similar...

Turns out, I can!

I wish now, that I would have looked back at my post about my winnings, because I actually had bought some ribbon to be able to put on it, I just couldn't remember exactly how it was supposed to go.  Silly me.  I think it turned out pretty cute though!  It was a hit at the party, and the mom to be LOVED IT. 

The last thing on my happy list should actually be on all of YOUR happy lists as well...

IT'S QUINCE QUOTE TIME!!!

I'm actually holding my head in shame right now, because I still haven't put Teresa's winnings in the mail from last month...*blush* I blame the post trip fog, mixed with the getting ready for school to start chaos. 

This month's quote is: 

"If you were my kids, I'd punish you."

Here are your chances to win:

1. BLOG ABOUT MY GIVEAWAY! (5 entries)- To receive entries for this, you must at least take a stab at which movie it came from. You are not required to get the answer right, just give it a shot.
2. FOLLOW MY BLOG! (3 entries). This is a fairly new one. However, if you want entries for following, and you are not one of my regular visitors, I am going to have to ask that you read and comment on at least one other blog entry of mine. This way, I know you also want to be bloggy friends. If I'm willing to spend my time, money, and effort to make you a custom prize package...you can at least pretend to care, right? Right.
3. CORRECTLY NAME THE MOVIE THE QUOTE CAME FROM!- 1 entry- This may only get you one entry, but it is REQUIRED to get entries for anything EXCEPT blogging about my giveaway.
4. CORRECTLY GUESS THE CHARACTER WHO DELIVERED THE QUOTE!
5. CORRECTLY NAME THE ACTOR/ACTRESS WHO PLAYED THE CHARACTER!
6. SUPPLY LINE DELIVERED EITHER IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE QUOTE!
7. QUOTE ANOTHER LINE FROM THE MOVIE!- If you make me laugh, you automatically get a BONUS entry! This is unlimited, so if you know the movie well, you could really blow everyone else away!

Please leave one comment per answer you give, or task you complete.  I will keep track for you. 
You have until August 20th, at 11:59 pm. central time to get your answers in.  The winner will be announced on the 21st. 
GOOD LUCK!!!

If you want to know what Quince Quote is, and what the prize includes, click on any of the past winners on my sidebar.  It's totally worth it, I promise!