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.
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Lovely and Illustrious? I’m blushing!
First off, your children are all beautiful! They’re very lucky to have a mother who can handle it all. I’d never make it!
Fantastic answers! Thanks for playing along.
I can’t even imagine how hard that must have been with LD’s RSV! I’m so glad they’re all healthy now (I dont’ deal with puke well - how I got this far without a major “blow-out” is BEYOND me!!)
I asked Cherann sorta the same question about vacays and she had the idea to take her sitter along! Brilliance!
And I LOOOOOVE Angelina.
OOOH! Pick me! Pick me!!
I can’t agree more that the 60’s would be the best era to choose.
And Angelina Jolie… Ooh, what about you in the 60’s played by Angelina!! I love it.
And seeing as how my inspiration for posting has seemed to go right in the crapper, I’d love to answer an interview! Plus, saying that I’ve been interviewed by someone I’ve never met is good party conversation.
Okay, Kateastrophe, here are your Q’s.
1. Quick! The whole house is on fire! You are only going to have time to save ONE thing. What would it be?
2. If you could be fluent in any foreign language, which one would you choose? Why?
3. I know that your Dad left when you were a little girl. How do you feel about him now?
4. What kind of person did you think you would marry? How close did you come?
5. What is your Number One beauty tip?
You’re up, Melissavina! Here’s your list of Q’s.
1. If you could be ANYWHERE but where you are right this minute, where would it be?
2. You’re going on a long road trip and you can only listen to one CD the entire way. What CD would you choose?
3. Who are you rooting for in the 2008 presidential election and why?
4. You are magically granted the power to be invisible for three hours. What would you do in those three hours?
5. If you were forced to change one thing about yourself, what would you pick and why?
Oh, one more thing, kateastrophe. There are people who read your blog that I am, um, hiding from. So go ahead and use my name as “Brillig” but don’t use any links. Thanks, girlie!
We’re looking at the 60’s right now in history, so I’d have to agree with you. So far, it’s my favorite era that we’ve studied.
4…4 children. I feel faint.
Okay, Jewels (Blonde Canary), here ya go (she requested this elsewhere, I promise)!
1. Your blog mentions a fiance who left and you haven’t spoken to him since. If you could say anything to him right now, what would it be?
2. An old witch curses you, (but gives you options, cuz she’s cool like that) and your options are:
A) you can only wear black shoes for the rest of your life, or
B) You can only listen to elevator music for the rest of your life. Which curse do you pick?
3. Where did you come up with the name “Cache” for your son? (Who is SO cute, by the way)
4. What’s the hardest part of this pregnancy?
5. You just inherited a million dollars. What do you do with it?
Thanks! That was fun.