I was reading my Google reader this morning catching up on some blogs I follow when I stopped at The Young and Relentless’s post that she was a Katherine.  I share her love of quizzes so I thought, what the hay!  If you want to find out who you are click here!

What would be interesting is if they asked you what birth order you fell into (ie. Only, first, second, third etc) because I have a feeling that it plays a role in who you become.

 

 

 

Marilyns are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.

 

 

 

 

 

What I Like About Being a Marilyn

• being committed and faithful to family and friends
• being responsible and hardworking
• being compassionate toward others
• having intellect and wit
• being a nonconformist
• confronting danger bravely
• being direct and assertive

 

 

What’s Hard About Being a Marilyn

• the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind
• procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself
• fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of
• exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger
• wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right
• being too critical of myself when I haven’t lived up to my expectations

 

 

Marilyns as Children Often

• are friendly, likable, and dependable, and/or sarcastic, bossy, and stubborn
• are anxious and hypervigilant; anticipate danger
• form a team of "us against them" with a best friend or parent
• look to groups or authorities to protect them and/or question authority and rebel
• are neglected or abused, come from unpredictable or alcoholic families, and/or take on the fearfulness of an overly anxious parent

 

 

Marilyns as Parents

• are often loving, nurturing, and have a strong sense of duty
• are sometimes reluctant to give their children independence
• worry more than most that their children will get hurt
• sometimes have trouble saying no and setting boundaries

There are a few things up there, that just aren’t me, but it’s hard to be spot on with a quiz.  One thing I know that I’ll be good at is saying no and setting boundaries with my kids. I’m not going to be the nice guy.  That’s my husbands department.  He surprises me when he says he doesn’t want to do something because my son doesn’t like it and cries. oh lord help me when he get’s older.

Again thanks to The Young and Relentless for this wonderful quiz sharing!

Since having my son, I’ve had no choice in the matter. I’m a night owl, that’s my thing. Going to bed early is just not an option.

There are certain things that I now do when I’m forced to wake up at 5 or 6 am to make my day better:

1) I drink a wonderful tea that I enjoy: some of my choices include Yogi tea: green tea and goji, or the daily green tea (with ginseng and honey).

2) I also never used to eat breakfast but now that I get up early, I need some energy so egg whites and two pieces of toast keeps me going

3) Checking my email, websites and message boards, and then looking over at my son who looks up and smiles at me, kind of makes it worth it.

The silver lining in my cloud is that two hours after my little man gets up, I get to go have a nap for at least an hour with him! Ahh the benefits of being home with children!  This morning I woke up thinking, I’m so happy I don’t have to do anything today besides take care of my little man! 

 

I’m working on some product reviews of baby gear that is useless and/or useful for babies 3-7  months, i’ve got my list, anyone have any products they’d like me to include?