Colleen's Quips
What was Mom's nickname for Cord that was later assigned to Ivy?
"X-Y-Z"
What is Mom's go-to drink?
A big Mason Jar of cold ice water
What two instruments did Mom learn growing up?
piano and viola
During how many decades has Mom been pregnant?
FOUR (90s, 00s, 10s, and 20s)
Where was Mom born?
Kanab, UT
What phrase encapsulates Mom's parenting philosophy?
"I don't negotiate with children"
What is Mom's favorite candy?
Twizzlers/Red Vines/Heath Bar/Almond Joy/Hot Tamales
How did Mom break her hand as a young girl?
It was broken while reaching in to grab a 4-year old Amy from a spinning clothes dryer
How did Mom tell the twin's apart when they were infants?
She painted their big toes different colors
Where did the name "Colleen" originate?
Ireland
What does Mom say to us after telling us to leave her room?
"Please shut my door"
What is Mom's favorite kind of pie?
Key Lime
What was Mom's signature outfit in high school?
White t-shirt tucked into jeans with Birkenstocks
What song did Mom and Dad dance to at their wedding?
They didn't have a dance. They "stood in line the entire night and left at the end"
What three college degrees does Mom hold?
BS in Economics, MHSM (Master of Health Sector Management), MPH (Master of Public Health)
What does Mom say when she doesn't pity any of your problems?
"snarf-snarf"
What is the first thing mom will buy for dinner when Dad is out of town?
Yoko Fast Food
When and why did Mom stop taking piano lessons?
As an 11-year old, and because the teacher was making her practice four hours a day!
What was Mom doing for work when she met Dad?
Working as a waitress at Majerle's Sport Grill
What name would Mom have been given if she was born on July 4th?
Liberty
What special pronunciation does Mom sometimes give words ending in -- "age"
aghe, like "vintahge" or "garbaghe"
What is the first thing mom will cook for dinner when Dad is out of town?
Golden Curry
What famous movie poster did Mom have on her wall in college?
The Last of the Mohicans
After Grandma broke her arm while riding a horse in Greer, what did she make Mom help her do?
she helped shaved one of Grandma's armpits
What is the first language Mom spoke AND what were her first words?
Japanese. Her first words were Kusai (koo sah ee), meaning Stinky, and Kutsu (koo tsoo), meaning Shoes (As a baby born in Japan, if someone did't take her shoes off in the entryway, she'd have a little fit)