Wednesday Hodgepodge from a Bossy First Born

 

1. What impresses you? 

source: my son 

God's Creation. When you really think about it - nothing compares. 

 2. Where are you in your family birth order? 

 I am the firstborn. I enjoyed five years of being the only child before my younger sister was born. 

Do you fit the stereotype of that particular slot? In what way?

My sister would tease me and say I was pinching her. 

I wasn't...at least, I don't think so. 

My most accurate traits are being bossy, independent, and overly responsible. Being the only child for five years gave me a sense of independence. I could entertain myself for hours without other children. I learned to read before I was five years old, which was rare back in the 1950s. I also enjoyed being around adults more than children my own age. 

After my sister was born, I guess I became bossy, like mothering. There were things my mom did that I didn't agree with, and I would tell her so. Mom would return with, "I'm the Mom, not you." 

During the years when my mom was going through changes, my sister was in high school. She would often come to my apartment to stay with me and thought of me, at times, as her second mom. 

 3. What motivates you more-a reward or a consequence? Elaborate. 

 Good question. 

I've always been motivated by consequences. During my past, I had to deal with some unpleasant outcomes due to poor choices. Eventually, I realized that I didn't enjoy facing those consequences, which prompted me to start making better decisions. There are also positive consequences, such as the feeling of accomplishment after a job well done and when I've done something right.

Nowadays, we tend to dole out rewards, often for poor behavior. I don't agree with that. Consequences are the answer for lives to be changed.

 4. May 14th is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. Who thinks biscuits deserve their own day? 

 I couldn't care less.

 Do you like biscuits? 

I enjoy biscuits when they are well-made. My grandmother made delicious biscuits.

Make your own? 

I used to. I had a delicious biscuit on Mother's Day.

 Grab one for breakfast at a drive-through now and then? 

No 

 Which drive-through makes the one you like best? 

I wouldn’t know. 

 What do you like to put on a biscuit? 

 Butter and sometimes strawberry jam 

 What's your favorite food or dish that calls for buttermilk?

Homemade ranch dressing 

 5. Are there any weddings on your summer calendar? 

 We don't have any weddings on our calendar. 

The last wedding we attended was my son's wedding on February 29, 2020. 

My husband giving a blessing. 

This was touching for me. 

What's your favorite part of a wedding/wedding reception? 

When the father walks his daughter down the aisle, it always brings a lump to my throat, as does the Father-Daughter Dance.

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I was in a food class in high school, and each table was considered a group. I sat at a table with all boys, and when it was time to name our table/group, we all came up with the "Better Biscuit Bureau." I loved cooking and learning, and since I was the only girl in my group of cute guys, it was my favorite class! The only thing - I had to make sure these guys washed their hands before handling the food. 

Boys!