In My Mom Era
Among the many iconic things to take place while giving birth- Riley raised eyebrows for asking the nurse this question after delivering Elena
What is, “what’s the street name for this?” is relation to the epidural?
We were just being funny, they did not find it funny
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue… while planning her own wedding Riley accidentally supplied multiple of this from the old saying
What is something blue?
Blue garter, blue shoes, blue N handkerchief
Riley had an obsession with this game in middle school and high school
What is Sims 3?
Before having kids Riley would “spoil” herself by getting her nails done every 2-3 weeks, this is the shape she always got without fail
What is “almond” shape?
Riley dreams of getting 2 young dogs- one for each girl to grow up with. Elena has already named hers this
Who is “Alfredo”?
This is what both girls were going to be named if they were a boy
Who is Elias Antonio?
Riley claims 4 fears- these are them
What are needles, holes, bridges, and Ted Bundy?
Riley was obsessed with weddings and love, she specialized in it though college where she planned weddings in South & Central Florida. After a not so wonderful elopement she stopped indulging in these passions for 6 years, and recently started enjoying it again. One of her favorite pastimes is watching this wedding centric reality tv show after the girls go to sleep
What is “Say Yes to the Dress”?
Riley was a Disney cast member for a year in college, at the Disney Store line cast members choose a Disney character to be listed on their name tag- this is who was on Rileys
Who is “Lady” from Lady & the Tramp?
Riley’s 2025 resolutions are this… (only need to name one)
What are to read 1 book a month, get in remission, buy a car, legally divorced (!!!)?
Elena Joelle was named after a celebrity Riley loved on a popular reality TV show. Riley commented on an instagram post in 2022 “lol ilysm, I named my daughter after you 🥲” and this reality stars famous athlete at the fiancé liked it. This is the show Riley saw her
Who was JoJo (Joelle) Fletcher from the Bachelorette?
Riley never leaves home without this in her purse/diaper bag/or wallet because she found herself in need of one on TWO separate occasions in the wild
What is a birthday candle and a lighter?
Riley loves art, this is her favorite artist
Who is Salvador Dalí?
Riley once rented this movie so frequently at Blockbuster that the employee said “why don’t you just keep this one kid? You’ve more than paid for it already, nobody else rents it.”
What is “From Justin To Kelly”?
Riley has a lengthy bucket list she’s been working on since getting her SLE diagnosis- name one thing from it
What are;
These are the three girl names Riley said she would use if she ever had another girl (just need to name 1)
Who are; Rosalie, Chandler, or Idalie?
Riley carries with her where she goes a token to remember and cherish the people she loves most- this is how she keeps it
What is in rings on her fingers?
Most people don’t realize, this is actually Riley’s favorite food?
What is macaroni & cheese?
Riley won this senior superlative in high school
What is “biggest heart”?
Riley misses working- these 3 things are what she thinks of pursuing one day (just need to name one)
What are sonography, spa franchise management, & cosmetology?
Riley’s Spotify Wrapped was all lullabies she sings to the girls. Though she sings many- there’s one specific lullaby she sings to each girl individually- they are these
What are “La La Lu” to Elena and “I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” or “Slipping Through My Fingers” to Isabel?
Riley has always said, if she could do anything in the world this would be her dream career
What is professionally naming nail polish shades?
Listening to this is Riley’s guilty pleasure
What is the Justin Bieber Christmas album?
Riley claims to have been “really cool” before having kids- one of her coolest memories was being wined and dined at the ripe age of 19 by major food and beverage execs and later offered a job at a Michelin star restaurant by the same execs at this deluxe resort?
What are the Disney Swan and Dolphin Resorts by Marriott?
Riley’s dream kitchen wouldn’t be complete without this-
What is a retro looking olive green refrigerator?