Apr 02 2007
Interrogations
The Lovely and Illustrious Sugan Kane graciously interviewed me this weekend. She gave me my own personalized list of questions to answer. Now, I have here-to-fore shied away from “memes,” because I don’t really think anyone CARES that my favorite color is green or that I prefer chocolate to just about anything else in my life. However, in this case, these are more thought-provoking and more interesting and I thought it would be fun! So, without further ado, here we go:
1. What’s been the biggest challenge in caring for four children all 5 years and younger? Goodness, the biggest challenge? There are SO many, but none of them very significant. Now, before I sound like I’m complaining, let me assure you that I am NOT. These children didn’t just beam themselves into my life, nor were any of them “mistakes.” Hubby and I planned every single one of them. That probably surprises some of you, but it’s the truth. (And, for those nosy inquiring minds, there are absolutely no plans whatsoever for future offspring, thank you very much.)
Anyway, back to the actual question, I think that one of the biggest challenges is when someone is sick. This weekend, for instance, Lil’ Dude began throwing up. A lot. I took him (and the other three kids in tow, of course–chaos ensued, as usual) to the doctor, who looked at him and told me that he had a gastro-intestinal something or other and that he was highly contagious and to expect all of my kids to get it.
And sure enough, a Puke Fest Was Born.
Along these same lines, a couple months ago, Lil’ Dude was hospitalized for severe RSV. The other kids weren’t allowed at the hospital. So somehow I had to juggle a baby in the hospital and three very young and needy children at home. I think this was the hardest time yet. Hubby and I were running completely ragged. We weren’t getting any sleep. The baby wasn’t getting better. I was trying to be everywhere at once and trying to meet the needs of a very sick baby without compromising my time and attention to the three healthy kids at home.
(Lil’ Dude in his hospital gown. How cute is that? Who knew they made hospital gowns in, shall we say, “petite” sizes!)
But we made it through! We always do!
2. What is your dream holiday? This one is hard, because part of me would really love to get away from the kids and have a nice relaxing time. But the other part of me would miss them terribly. So I really don’t know. But I think I’d love to just go away with Hubby for a week to somewhere warm and full of history and interesting things to see and learn. So let’s go with Italy, and just the two of us.
3. Which freebie would you choose:
A] new home, equipped with maid, cook, and wait staff
B] college tuition for your children Funny you should ask. We are actually building a brand new dream home of sorts–it will be done in a month. I don’t mind cooking and I certainly don’t need a wait staff (though the maid would be AWESOME). So I guess I’d choose college tuition for the kids. We have been actively saving for their college, but what if one of them were to be accepted into an Ivy League school or something? We’d never be able to afford it, but I’d hate to deny them such an amazing opportunity. So, B it is.
4. Who would you want to play you in the movie version of your life and why? Angelina Jolie. Hahaha. Because, see, she’s hot and edgy, yet still considered a humanitarian and a great mom. I guess that’s how I’d like to be seen. Plus, if she’s in it then it will be a huge box office blow out, leading to fame and fortune for me. See? Everybody wins!
5. If you could spend a year living in any era which would you pick and why? I thought about this one a lot over the weekend. I’m fascinated by culture and history and there are so many eras that I could maybe spend a DAY in, but not a whole year. See here’s the problem. I’m just too loud and obnoxious and opinionated. I could never live in a time when women weren’t allowed to have their opinion heard. So, with that in mind, I would go with the Sixties, because I would have enjoyed being involved in the marches of the Civil Rights movement and Vietnam protests and so on. Plus, I’d do pretty much anything to be able to have seen the Beatles live!
Thanks a ton for the questions, Sugan Kane. And now it’s my turn to become interviewer! Woohoo! Those of you who’d like an interview, go ahead and mention it in the comments. I’ll put my personalized questions for you in my comments, and then you answer the questions on your own blog. A good time will be had by all.
