So I got tagged - here's my answers....
1. When was your engagement? Christmas Eve 1997.
2. When is your marriage anniversary? 20 March.
3. How long have you known your spouse? Since January 1996, about 13 years!
4. How long did you date before you got engaged? Didn't really date - we just stayed at each others houses till he moved in about 3 months after we met.
5. Where did you meet your spouse? First saw him at a friends, sisters 21st. Then got introduced to him about 3 weeks later.
6. What is your spouse’s full name? Darren John Robinson AKA Dazza, Frank, Lanky
7. Do you have any children? Nup
8. How many? see 7
9. Do you have any pets? Yep 2 Cornish Rex cats - brother & sister - Supercat & Pyewackett
10. Do you own or rent? Own
11. Do you live in the country, city/town? Town
12. What is your favorite activity you do together? Going away anywhere always puts us in a good mood.
13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot? USA & Kiama
14. How many siblings do you have including in-laws? There's 2 in mine & 1 in his.
15. What mosque do you attend? Don't have
16. Is this the mosque you got married in? see 16
17. What town is your current address? Sutherland
18. Do you work or stay home? Work but would LOVE to stay home!
19. Where did you go for your honeymoon? Where else but Queensland.
20. Leave a piece of marriage advice and tag your friends. Don't get caught up on the little stuff.
Now I Tag you to answer...
http://roadtowren.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Commitment
So it's been a busy few days. Been talking to D a lot about our application to DOCS. I'm a little scared/worried about him going into an interview with DOCS case workers & anyone who knows him would understand why!
So I keep bringing up little questions to see what he will say. Like why do you want to foster?, & how will you discipline a naughty child?. Maybe I'm not giving him enough credit, his answers have been mostly OK, and the man is quite susceptible to others opinions, so after he answers I then say what I would say, and let him take that in. We mostly agree on our answers - he just lacks in the delivery. I would give anything to be a fly on the wall in his individual interview.
I also started a diet food program, with the food being delivered all prepared for you. This is the perfect lazy persons diet. I love it! though not a great start was had. On the very first day, we were out for lunch & dinner. I could have taken the dinner with me, but you know the dinner was at the Morphis' and you don't pass that up!
Sunday was much better, even though I was out at lunch time, I was at a friends so I took my lunch with me. So Sunday I only ate the program food. This was hard but not awful, it was a card making party and J (the host) had supplied heaps of food - sweet & savoury. I just tried really hard to ignore it & only had a couple of pieces of celery. And I hope to go on that way. D is great with this. He doesn't expect me to cook for him & is quite happy to look after himself. I do think it would be harder if I was having to get his food organised as well.
I also have to try to eat s l o w e r - I have a habit of eating to fast, and still feeling hungry. So I'm working on that also.
On top of the food, I'll be getting off the train one stop early & walking from there. That's about a 30 minute walk for me. I've done it before, but always gave up after only a couple of times. The goal is not to give up this time. It will be hard now that its colder & darker and I'll be damned if I'm doing it in the rain! But D says do it or I'll cancel the food - so that's my incentive! He thinks.
So I keep bringing up little questions to see what he will say. Like why do you want to foster?, & how will you discipline a naughty child?. Maybe I'm not giving him enough credit, his answers have been mostly OK, and the man is quite susceptible to others opinions, so after he answers I then say what I would say, and let him take that in. We mostly agree on our answers - he just lacks in the delivery. I would give anything to be a fly on the wall in his individual interview.
I also started a diet food program, with the food being delivered all prepared for you. This is the perfect lazy persons diet. I love it! though not a great start was had. On the very first day, we were out for lunch & dinner. I could have taken the dinner with me, but you know the dinner was at the Morphis' and you don't pass that up!
Sunday was much better, even though I was out at lunch time, I was at a friends so I took my lunch with me. So Sunday I only ate the program food. This was hard but not awful, it was a card making party and J (the host) had supplied heaps of food - sweet & savoury. I just tried really hard to ignore it & only had a couple of pieces of celery. And I hope to go on that way. D is great with this. He doesn't expect me to cook for him & is quite happy to look after himself. I do think it would be harder if I was having to get his food organised as well.
I also have to try to eat s l o w e r - I have a habit of eating to fast, and still feeling hungry. So I'm working on that also.
On top of the food, I'll be getting off the train one stop early & walking from there. That's about a 30 minute walk for me. I've done it before, but always gave up after only a couple of times. The goal is not to give up this time. It will be hard now that its colder & darker and I'll be damned if I'm doing it in the rain! But D says do it or I'll cancel the food - so that's my incentive! He thinks.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Done
Today we filled in the Foster Carers Online Application Form for DOCS. I'm in two minds about this. The process can take such a long time, so it is better to get things started.
BUT, on one hand I'm faced with the thought that I'm not ready to give up the chance of carrying a child myself. I'm thinking about experiencing pregnancy, birth & breastfeeding. All those things that bring a mother & child together, am I ready to realise that those things won't happen for me? I'm not. And even though I know that you don't have to carry a child, or breastfeed it to love it, I'm jealous of everyone who gets to have that.
On the other hand, I know that D & I will be able to love & bond with any child that comes our way. I know that about myself, I know how I am. It's just scary to let go of those other dreams.
This is only the first step. We have a long way to go.
BUT, on one hand I'm faced with the thought that I'm not ready to give up the chance of carrying a child myself. I'm thinking about experiencing pregnancy, birth & breastfeeding. All those things that bring a mother & child together, am I ready to realise that those things won't happen for me? I'm not. And even though I know that you don't have to carry a child, or breastfeed it to love it, I'm jealous of everyone who gets to have that.
On the other hand, I know that D & I will be able to love & bond with any child that comes our way. I know that about myself, I know how I am. It's just scary to let go of those other dreams.
This is only the first step. We have a long way to go.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Better
After 2 nights in my own bed I am definitely feeling better. Just got some dry lips happening from constant mouth breathing. I always feel like I've dropped IQ points when I have to do the mouth breathing thing.
The 2 furry kids are very happy that we are home & are constantly under our feet. I was in the bedroom tidying up (odd for me) & I had both of them on the other side of the door meowing for me. They aren't allowed in the bedroom. Pyewackett has figured out that the silver lever has something to do with accessing the forbidden room & will jump up to it over & over, she has yet to get it right though. Thank God.
The 2 furry kids are very happy that we are home & are constantly under our feet. I was in the bedroom tidying up (odd for me) & I had both of them on the other side of the door meowing for me. They aren't allowed in the bedroom. Pyewackett has figured out that the silver lever has something to do with accessing the forbidden room & will jump up to it over & over, she has yet to get it right though. Thank God.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Sick
So there I was, planning a few nice days with the husband. We had enjoyed 4 days with friends at the campsite. They all packed up and went home on Monday & we had 5 days ahead of us for some "alone" time. But Tuesday morning I woke up with a sore throat that soon escalated to a raging head cold. So there went any quality "alone" time & we ended up actually having to talk to each other! And even cut our holiday short by one day. I just couldn't cope with the drop in temperature after 5pm. So we came home to see the furry kids, who were quite happy to see us.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Again
I want to be witty & interesting but I'm not sure if I have it in me.
I do however have it in me to be excited about the little camping trip we are going on from the 9th. I am looking forward to doing nothing, absolutely nothing.
I plan to walk only the 10 steps to my ensuite toilet & shower, then the 10 steps back to my chair.
I plan to have a glass of wine constantly in my hand & a block of chocolate close by. A good book & interesting company for when I want it.
I plan to laugh, a lot, with some great people. Who get who I am. Who don't let me get away with shit, and who will always stand by me.
I plan to spend some quality time re-connecting with my husband. God knows we need it.
I do however have it in me to be excited about the little camping trip we are going on from the 9th. I am looking forward to doing nothing, absolutely nothing.
I plan to walk only the 10 steps to my ensuite toilet & shower, then the 10 steps back to my chair.
I plan to have a glass of wine constantly in my hand & a block of chocolate close by. A good book & interesting company for when I want it.
I plan to laugh, a lot, with some great people. Who get who I am. Who don't let me get away with shit, and who will always stand by me.
I plan to spend some quality time re-connecting with my husband. God knows we need it.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Back
Yep I came back.
So that's something.
This Blog has been on my mind. I'm thinking it will be so boring that no one will ever read it.
Does that matter? Not really. I'll guess I'll just use it to amuse myself.
So that's something.
This Blog has been on my mind. I'm thinking it will be so boring that no one will ever read it.
Does that matter? Not really. I'll guess I'll just use it to amuse myself.
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