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Alphabetically Speaking

August 27, 2011 By Kathy Radigan


With Hurricane Irene, this year’s edition of “The Storm of the Century” bearing down on the Northeast, and the conclusion of our family’s summer staycation, I thought it might be fun to do something a little different. 

I’m joining in on the fun that some blogging friends have been having on VoiceBoks and plan on describing myself using the alphabet. Here are the ABCs of me:

A    Always prefers to laugh, even if tears would be more appropriate.

B    Blogger is honestly one word I never thought I would use to describe myself, but what do you know, that is what I have become.

C    Changing my life for my children was impossible. So, I just got a completely new life. One I love even though it has its challenges.

D    Didn’t think I could love my my husband and children a little bit  more each day, but I do.

E    Enjoy reading, gardening, Mad Men, and discussing politics, sometimes a bit too excitedly.

F    Forever changed by my daughter’s neurological disorder that still has no name. Took me a long time to see that it wasn’t my fault.

G   Going the distance in all my endeavors is my life’s goal.

H   Help is still so hard for me to ask for without feeling humiliated.

I    Incredulous over the cruelty we can inflict on each other. Yet at the same time find the love, strength, and caring that we are capable of inspiring.

J    Just very grateful to be the wife and partner of my husband, Joe.

K   Katherine is my legal name. Kathy is what my husband and friends call me. To my dad though, I’ll always be Kath.

L   Love to sing my children lullabies.

M  Meant to be a mom.

N  Need more sleep. It really is a necessity.

O  Older than my sisters. At 45 feeling a bit over the hill and well, just old.

P   Princess Elizabeth is my daughter. Perfect.

Q  Quickly learned that with three children the one thing that is not possible is quiet.

R   Remember listening to my favorite Broadway musicals on records.

S    Surprised to find out that I, one of three girls, was capable of having sons.

T   Too old to ever wear black lipstick again. Thankfully.

U   Until I had kids I didn’t know that along with socks, washers also eat children’s underwear.

V   Victoriously grew beautiful pumpkins one year. Then one day found that because of a squirrel they had all vanished.

W  Wish that I still didn’t have a hard time considering myself a writer.

X   Xylophone is honestly something my son Peter wants for Christmas, or for the purpose of this essay, Xmas.

Y   Yellow rose I paid a small fortune for was supposed to be very hearty, but it’s growth has been disappointing. Perhaps it will do better next year.

Z    Zoo trips are one thing I love to do with my family when we are on staycation and wouldn’t you know it, almost all zoos have, you guessed it, zebras.

Filed Under: blogging, siblings, special needs familes, VoiceBoks

Comments

  1. Laura says

    August 27, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Love your list. You should never feel humiliated for asking for help. Of course, I usually feel guilty for asking for help, but we all need help from time to time.

    Stopping by from VoiceBoks!
    http://ziggysblogs.blogspot.com

  2. ShontaeB says

    August 27, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    I love it! Think I may have to do my very own “alphabet” 🙂

  3. Kimberly says

    August 27, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    What a great idea!

  4. mamawolfe says

    August 27, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Great to get to know you better!

    http://mamawolfe-living.blogspot.com/2011/08/friday-photo-what-woman.html

  5. championm2000 says

    August 27, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    Your list paints a beautiful picture of you!

  6. Kathy says

    August 27, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Thank you all for your sweet comments and support! I have been having so much fun reading others lists, I highly recommend it! Thanks again for stopping by and commenting, it really means the world to me!! Much love to all!! Stay safe if you are in the East Coast!!

  7. Michael Ann says

    August 27, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I’m not sure I could come up with all that. Good job! What a great exercise for so many reasons… Could relate to “W”

    http://thinkinginmyheadma.blogspot.com
    http://thebiggreenbowl.blogspot.com

  8. nicole says

    August 28, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Voicebox? Never heard of it. I may have even spelled it wrong. But I like the ABC list and may be doing it soon too!

  9. Susie B. Homemaker says

    August 28, 2011 at 1:45 am

    Cute idea- love your ABC list, especially L, M, N. ;p lol

  10. Katya kate says

    August 28, 2011 at 1:58 am

    I love your list! I also love to sing lullabies to my kids and they love hearing it too. I learned a new word staycation :), I’m having one too at the moment, bracing for the coming of Typhoon NANMADOL (from the Pacific Ocean). Have a great day!

    Visiting from vb,
    Kate
    http://mommygrowingup.blogspot.com/

  11. Mom of 12 says

    August 28, 2011 at 2:46 am

    These lists are so fun! I guess I’m going to have to stir up my creative juices and come up with one of my own.
    Sandy

  12. Larri @ Seams Inspired says

    August 28, 2011 at 7:05 am

    K-kismet that we met in Bloggerville
    A-appreciative of your bloggy friendship & posts
    T-thoughtful words that stay with me
    H-heartfelt posts that touch all who read
    Y-yot, to connect closely…you connect Mom’s hearts with your writing

    Happy Sunday, Sweet Bloggy Friend! ☺

  13. Ali's Answers says

    August 28, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Thank you for visiting. What do you think of Irene? So far I still have power. (Hope I didn’t jinx myself). Looking forward to reading more of your blog!
    🙂
    Ali

  14. Rachel Joy says

    August 28, 2011 at 7:14 am

    Great list. I, too would blame the missing underwear on the washer if it weren’t for the fact that we hand wash our clothes…

  15. Julie @ Pickles and I Scream says

    August 28, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Great list! I wish we had a zoo here, I always loved going to the zoo when I was a kid. Guess we’ll have to make a road trip in order for Sassy to get to see zebras someday.

  16. Spilled Milkshake says

    August 28, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    Awesome list Kathy! I had to laugh out loud about the black lipstick! At least that’s one fad I had the good sense to avoid.

    I’m hoping you are ok with the hurricane. I’m very worried about you!

  17. True Identity says

    August 28, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    I used to love black lipstick back in the day and still am brave enough to wear black nail polish,don’t know why but it’s my favorite nail polish color.
    I also need sleep, I believe most of us moms do, especially when we Blog on our spare time.
    I also made my ABC’s if you want to check it out. http://bit.ly/raLvtS

  18. Grumpy Grateful Mom says

    August 28, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Wonderful list!!! One of my favorite things about you is that you know how to laugh when life throws you a crazy situation. And, I wouldn’t say this about everyone in blog land, including myself! but you are definitely a beautiful writer. 🙂

  19. Anne says

    August 29, 2011 at 7:12 am

    I am glad to discover I’m not the only one with a washer that eats socks and underwear!!
    ~Anne.

  20. An Irish Italian Blessing says

    August 29, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    Love this! I’m the same way about asking for help, I don’t know why…I blame the Italian Pride 🙂

  21. Grandma Bonnie says

    August 29, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Very interesting post.
    Thank you for stopping by and commenting on Becky Janes guest post. I hope you have a great week.

  22. Susan says

    August 29, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Kathy! Love these.
    I think “T” might be my favorite.

  23. Kim Bee says

    August 31, 2011 at 1:28 am

    I like your M and T the best. Great post. I really think this is a great idea.

  24. Odiecoyote49 says

    August 31, 2011 at 5:09 am

    Hi Kathy glad you too weathered the storm here in New York. B is for baby, she’s almost here, looks like we are gonna get to see her sooner than we thought, I will keep you posted:) Great blog! Love ya, Jodi

  25. mrsmomx6 says

    August 31, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Well aren’t you a bit of a surprise? Here I’ve been reading your blog for months now and I missed your love of the zoo. Frankly I hate them. They smell bad.

    You are a sweetie pie and girlfriend, you are an amazing writer.
    Sharon

  26. Spanish Pinay says

    September 1, 2011 at 5:45 am

    for someone who is having a hard time considering herself a writer, you write so well. What a sentimental ABCs of you. It shows that you are sensitive person. I loved it 🙂

    visiting from voiceboks for the firs time!

    Spanish Pinay

  27. Tracy Balderach says

    September 1, 2011 at 7:19 am

    A very cute way to get your readers to know you better! Thank goodness we are all too old for black lipstick 🙂

  28. Beck Gambill says

    September 1, 2011 at 8:43 am

    I love how each person’s alphabet takes on their personality and style!

  29. Golden Butterflyz says

    September 1, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Kathy dear! I love the thought that went into your list. I am happy that you dealt with your daughter’s neurological disorder without a name. I felt you in every letter and I am glad to have known you as a fabulous Blogger! Cheers Friend!

  30. Mommy LaDy Club says

    September 1, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Great list Kathy! The black lipstick made me laugh:) I think you are definitely a writer.
    Courtney

  31. Kathy says

    September 1, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    It’s so funny that so many people remember or just liked the idea that I wore black lipstick!!! I wish I could say I was 22 when I did it, but I was 30!! I was feeling old and wanted to try something that all the magazines were touting as “in”. Considering that I have dark hair and very white skin I proably looked more scary then anything else, but I spent my 30 dollars on that silly tube of lipstick!! I do remember that I also bought my safer shade too, but I just loved that silly lipstick!!

    Thank you for all the great comments and support!! I had so much fun doing this list and I love reading everyone elses!! Beck is really right, everybody puts there own spin on it!! If you haven’t tried it yet, what are you waiting for!! Much love!!

  32. Charm says

    September 1, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    I love this! I will have to do the ABC’s of me! You visited my blog- Charm’s Mind, and told me your TV shows guilty pleasures. Loved them! Thanks for participating in a fun blog post.

    I will definitely follow your blog because I loved your ABCs and I love the title of your blog too. LOL.

    Have a great week.

  33. Jenn says

    September 2, 2011 at 10:06 am

    Is there every a ‘right’ age to wear black lipstick? 😉

  34. Kathy says

    September 2, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Jenn, I’m going to have to agree with you!!! Lol!! Thanks for stopping by!!

  35. WhisperingWriter says

    September 2, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    Zoos are a lot of fun 🙂

  36. Cookie's Mom says

    September 2, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    I know what you mean about help being hard to ask for. I’m getting better at this, but it’s always a challenge for me too. Great list!

  37. ♥SimplyCrazyBeautiful says

    September 5, 2011 at 3:28 am

    great list! totally agree with U, I swear I am always having to buy..lol.

    visiting from vB and http://[email protected]

  38. Michelle says

    September 5, 2011 at 9:27 am

    Very cute! Prayers for your family and your daughter. Hope you guys can get some answers soon! Visiting from voiceBoks.com today!

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