I'm a busy mom of two living in Southern California. I have an almost 4 year old daughter and a brand new baby boy born this February. I run an after school tutoring canter part time and somehow manage to stay sane. Here are 10 things that I love and/or hate:

1) I love living in California. I couldn't imagine life without the beautiful weather and the ocean, and few mosquitos compared to other parts of the country.

2) I hate mosquitos. (My husband is from Florida, sorry honey)

3) I love Disneyland. I always have, when I was little, when I was a teenager, and now that I'm a mom. I met my husband when we were Tour Guides (a long time ago).

4) I hate Barbie and Bratz. Sorry, it's not that I'm a feminist, but, well, maybe a little... We'll stick to Little Pet Shop, My Little Pony, and Star Wars, thank you!

5) I love my extended family even though they are all crazy. I'm the oldest of 6 kids, and I don't know how my mother did it, which makes me love her even more. I love that they make my kids so happy (see #9), even when they make me crazy. (You know, like when my sister teaches my daughter what a "wedgie" is)

6) I hate when I forget things, which I do much more often now that I'm a mom. (You know, like my daughter's show and tell item that every other mom remebered to send their kids to school with.)

7) I love teaching and learning. Especially science.

8) I hate the sterotypes about smart women. Especially scientists

9) I love that my kids are healthy and happy. (In large part because of my crazy family, see #5)

10) I hate coming up with 10 things about myself!