Alright… My friend Toblerone invited me to respond to this meme. I didn’t know what a meme is, but apparently in blog-world, “it’s some kind of list of questions that you saw somewhere else and you decided to answer the questions. Then someone else sees them and does them and so on and so on.” In the original sense of the word, a meme would be a self-propagating unit of thought that is spread from one host to another - a kind of an idea-gene. So, without further adieu, here we go:

1. What’s one thing about parenting you’re really excited about?

It’s hard to pick one thing, especially since I really have no idea what I’m getting into, but I think I’m just looking forward to the new depth and richness that a baby will bring into our life. I can’t wait to love this little person that I’ve helped to create, and watch her grow, and teach her about Jesus, and see the ways that she teaches me more about how to love and how our Father loves us. Plus, I think she’s probably going to be the cutest kid anyone has ever seen.

2. What’s one thing about parenting you’re not so excited about?

I am afraid that I will never sleep again.

I’ve always thought , when I observed other couples and friends both with and without kids, that it’s having kids that ages you. Right now I don’t really look my age, but I know that it’s just a matter of time, as the lack of sleep takes its toll, until the dark circles and crow’s feet really kick in, and soon I’m sure I will look much older than my age. Sigh… A vain answer, I know. But hey, I’m honest!

3. What is your favorite drink? Why?

I think I’d have to say a nice, strong margarita on the rocks, no salt. Could be frozen - if it’s from Guero’s. Otherwise, on the rocks.

Why? I don’t know - I just love the flavors, especially with some good Mexican. It’s been a long time since I’ve had one of those…and it’ll be awhile still.

4. Describe a dream date you’d like to have with your hubby. Money is no
objection.

Wow, that’s a hard one. Honey, are you reading this? OK, well, it would probably involve flowers, a beautiful dress, a private jet to a gorgeous ocean somewhere, fresh seafood and wine on a private beach, maybe some dancing, definitely some night swimming (sans swimsuits?), and then a jet back to sleep in our own bed. That’s one scenario - there are many possibilities, actually, but in my present state of with-childness, that scenario sounds the most relaxing and romantic. Oh, and I would NOT be pregnant on this dream date.

5. You have $100, and you are required to spend it within 24 hours.
What do you do with it?

Ugh. In all truthfulness, I should “spend” it right into our savings account. But if that doesn’t count, I’d probably spend it on more baby things - cloth diaper supplies, a sling, etc. How boring. But at this point, it’s reality.

OK, here’s the deal: there are rules to this meme, and they are as follows:

1. If you want to play along , leave me a comment saying “interview me.”
2. I will respond by emailing you questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment, asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

Who’s in?