Compulsive.....and Cute

So I am posting from my blackberry because there was an emergency and I am in town babysitting for my Aunt. It has been a good day.

Sooooo, as I went about a normal routine today I noticed some things I never payed attention to. We know that humans are creatures of habit and tend to lean towards comfortable things. I have often taken things beyond what other people do and I have self diagnosed myself as "slightly Obsessive Compulsive". Today I noticed I always pull two napkins at lunch and inevitably (because they are single fold napkins) one is folded up and the other is folded down. So if you know me you know I ALWAYS turn one over and then I nestle them together, fold in my silverware and head on my way. Here is a list of some of the other funny things I do....and who knows why? YO NO SE!

I flush toilets with my toe/ shoe.
I open bathroom doors with my elbow, my forearms, my sleeve, a towel, or I catch it with my foot as someone else goes before me.
I clean my house Entirely every time I know someone is coming to visit.
I count my steps.
I count the Tar strips in the highways in sets of three or four as I drive/ride (you know, the ones where they fixed a crack and then they stick that toilet paper stuff on it)
I have to step on every crack in the sidewalk OR half way in between them OR if they are too long or uneven I split them and make sure it is evenly divided where I step.
My Hair has to look a certain way (except at home) and I always know what I will do with it in the morning and I plan how I will sleep so that it turns out that way.
Pictures have to hang straight, in fact everything must be placed in exact positions....2/3 wall height and parallel to the ground, evenly spaced, in the middle or in exact fractions of the space....this includes food, I organize my food even when I am alone.

This news just in: Jen wants a family!

So I am babysitting tonight and I had a blast with Abigail and Remmington. I taught Abigail to play Phase 10 and then Remington joined us and just drew and discarded to throw the game in the air. Then we went out and I showed them some things about soccer....how to run and kick the ball as you go, how to kick with the instep unless you are Air kicking, how you can't use your hands, and best of all how to score a goal by "being sneaky". I had them practice being the "bolie" (Abigails word for Goalie) and kicking. The one would stand ready while the other had to run clear out and then jog the ball in winding back and forth and hesitate and score. Abigail picked up quick (she is older) and Remington decided he really liked it when I would grab him under the arms and put his feet on mine to run the ball and make a goal. Also he liked being on my shoulders for goalie because he got a kick out of closing my eyes Right when Abigail would bring in the Goal. After I it was bed time and we read a book. The best part of the day by far though is seeing them tucked tight in their.beds and to give goodnight hugs and kisses. Then to see them asleep and so calm. I really enjoyed my night with them and I am sooo grateful I had the evening to spend with them.