Political Banter & Women's Rights

62 As a 1930s wife, I am Superior Take the test!

I'm funny about where I stand on women's lib controversies. I think it's great women have the rights they do now, that they are considered more or less equal to men, that they can hold the jobs they want, and even run for president.

I just don't think that they should exercise the liberties. :oX

Honestly, I believe a woman's place is in the home, caring for her children, keeping the house clean, preparing meals for her family, and creating an all around pleasant environment for her husband to come home to. I don't think women should be passing their kids off to daycare in seek of "higher fulfillment" from out-of-home jobs, working up the corporate ladder while their kids and husbands are left to fend for themselves.

Women should teach their girls the tools the need to eventually be good wives, and impart wisdom to their sons to create future husbands. It seems sometimes that parents forget that they are raising what will soon be adults! Of course, husbands ought to be (ideally) supporting their families, but that's not always possible (or the husband just doesn't really want to.)

So yeah. I think it's great that, in theory, women can do anything men can do. I don't doubt that we can. But I don't think we ought to be out there proving it, I think we should be doing what is even more important - raising future generations. There's a handful of verses in the Bible (Titus, I think it's around chapter 2?) that talk about all the things a wife ought to be. Women should read stuff like this more often (I'm not even a Christian, and don't think one has to be in order to benefit from reading the Bible.) Just because our place is in the home doesn't make us any less important, or any less appreciated!

I'm sure this post will irritate a lot of people, but hey, it's my blog. :-)

I should make note of the fact that I nearly fail in my endeavor to be a great wife on an almost regular basis. There are times that my husband texts me to let me know he's on his way home from work, and I'm racing around the house putting make-up on and brushing my teeth and putting the children in clothes instead of pajamas. Dinner is sometimes leftovers, or even worse, I just suggest we should go out because I don't feel like washing dishes. The house isn't always clean, the children are sometimes allowed to run wild... but hey, at least I'm trying!

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In other news, my dad figured out that I'm a democrat yesterday at breakfast. How on earth he JUST figured that out is beyond me, but suddenly he's concerned with my political views and is forwarding me dozens of emails about "why Obama is bad". My husband should be quite pleased.

Damn Republicans.

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Entire Life Quiz

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Answer YES or NO only!

Drank so much you threw up? Only a few times
Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back? Yeah, but not in my adult life
Been arrested? Yup.
Gone on a blind date? Nope
Skipped school? haha, yeah, lots
Seen someone die? Yes. One of the most profound moments in my life
Been to Canada? Nope
Been to Florida? Yep
Been to Mexico? Nope
Been in a helicopter? No
Been on a plane? Yes
Jumped out of a plane? Yes! I wanna do it again!
Been lost? Once, when mapquest's directions were wrong
Gone to Washington ,DC? Yup. It creeped me out. Big cities have that effect on me.
Swam in the ocean? Yes - but not for a long time
Felt like dying? Oh goodness, yes
Cried yourself to sleep? Yup
Played cops and robbers? I think so, but not lately
Recently colored with crayons? Oh yes. Thank heavens for small children
Sang karaoke? Regularly!
Paid for a meal with only coins? In my early days on my own. yeah
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? I got divorced. And I'm glad I did.
Made prank phone calls? Years and years ago
TP'd someone's house? I don't think so
Keyed someone's car? Heavens no. That's just mean.
Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose? Pepsi. It burns.
Laughed until liquid came out the other end? Pleading the fifth...
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? Of course!
Danced in the rain? Got one better - danced naked in the rain. :o)
Written a letter to Santa Claus? Once upon a time
Been kissed under the mistletoe? Many times - but most often by a little girl.
Watched the sun rise with someone you care about? Yep
Blown bubbles? Often
Made a bonfire on the beach/river bank? Nope
Crashed a party? Yep
Shot a gun? Oh yes. Good fun. :o)
Gone roller-skating? Yup, but not for years
Gone Ice-skating? Yep, and wanna go again.
Jumped off a bridge? I was too chicken...
Called in sick when you weren't? LOL Who hasn't?
Been so mad you laughed? Yep
Been so happy you cried? The moment Cora was born, and when I was married - the second time
Felt bad for someone you didn't like? Sure
Rocked out, lip syncing a song while no one was around? I don't lip sync. I sing at the top of my lungs. And I don't care who is around.
Still dream about what you'll do when you grow up?? Yep, all the time

Random Questions:

Any nicknames? Jules, Momma
Mother's Name: Cheryl
What is your favorite non alcoholic drink? Coffee
Tattoos? Nope
Body piercing? My lip, though I forget it's there
How much do you love your job? I'm a mom. I would never change that.
Birthplace? Apple Valley, CA
Favorite Animal? Three toed sloth
Favorite Color? Brown
Favorite Season? The first two weeks of Spring
Favorite type of music: Country
Something you couldn't live without? My husband and kids
Favorite vacation spot? I have lots. Kansas. Rifle Falls. Ouray/Silverton
Ever been to Africa? No. But my dad has and I'm jealous.
Ever eaten cookies for dinner? No, but I have with ice cream.
Ever been on TV? Yeah
Ever steal any traffic signs? LOL Yep! Was just thinking about that the other day.
Ever been in a car accident? Yes, but only minor ones
Was it your fault? Nope
Were you hurt? Nope
Salad dressing? Honey mustard or ras. viniagrette
Any Animals? Izzy - the 90 lb black lab
Favorite number? 13
Favorite Movie? The Notebook
Favorite Holiday? Christmas
Favorite alcoholic drink? Lately - red wine. Or microbrewed beer.
Favorite Food? Anything Mexican
Favorite day of the week? Sunday
Favorite brand of body soap? Dial
Favorite TV shows? None
Favorite toothpaste? Whatever is cheap
What do you do to relax? Knit... but I don't really relax.
What message do you send to friends reading this now? Umm.. I dunno
How do you see yourself in 10 years? hopefully mildly crazy with six children keeping me busy with the wonderful husband I have now.
What do you do when you are bored? knit, make stuff, bake, make the baby smile...
Furthest Place you will send this message? I dunno
Who will respond the fastest? I dunno

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My home - a survey

Stolen from my Myspace bulletin:

1.)) When you walk in your front door, which room do you enter?
The front hall, with the living room just to the side

2.)) Do you have a dishwasher?
Yep

3.)) Is your living room carpeted or does it have hardwood floors?
Carpeted with hardwood underneath. I wanna refinish the wood.

4.)) Do you keep your kitchen knives on the counter or in a drawer?
On the counter

5.)) House, apartment, duplex or trailer?
House

6.)) How many bedrooms is it?
3

7.)) Gas stove or electric?
electric, glass top. I wish it was gas.

8.)) Do you have a yard?
Yes, a nice big one that I love.

9.)) What size TV is in the living room?
What TV?

10.)) Are your plates in the same cupboard as your cups?
Same cupboard, different shelf

11.)) Is there a coffee maker sitting on your kitchen counter?
Yep!

12.)) What color is your home painted?
It's not painted, it's yellow vinyl siding. Inside most of the walls are white, but I plan to change that eventually.

13.)) What room is your computer in?
The desktop is in the computer room/office/craft room/den. The laptop is usually in the bedroom but migrates to the living room occasionally.

14.)) Are there pictures hanging in your living room??
Yup.

15.)) Are there any themes found in your home??
the girls have a farm-themed room. The living room is sort of Victorian-esque.

16.)) What kind of laundry detergent do you use??
Sun, berry scented. It's hella cheap and works good on diapers.

17.)) Do you use dryer sheets??
Yeah - Downy. LOVE Downy.

18.)) Do you have any curtains in your home??
Nope, but we have blinds and those fancy sash things on the living room windows.

19.)) What color is your fridge??
White, but you can't tell cuz it's covered in artwork and letter magnets.

20.)) Is your house clean??
Yep.

21.)) What room is the most neglected??
computer room - it never stays clean so i don't bother with it often.

22.)) Are the dishes in your sink/dishwasher clean or dirty??
The sink is empty, dishwasher is clean.

23.)) How long have you lived in your home?
A year and a half or so

24.)) Where did you live before??
At 'the blue house' downtown

25.)) Do you have one of those fluffy toilet lid covers on your toilet??
Ew, no.

26.)) Do you have a scale anywhere in your home??
Yeah, a people scale is in the computer room and the baby scale is in the living room

27.)) How many mirrors are in your house??
4

28.)) Look up. What do you see?
the ceiling?

29.)) Do you have a garage??
That would be the computer room/office/den/craft room. It was converted in the 70's.

30.)) Are you planning on moving anytime soon??
Not too soon, but eventually.

31.)) what is your Favorite Room in house ?
the living room

32.)) Do you have a guest Room ?
Not really, but we could sleep 4 extra people easily between the fold-out on the couch and the futon downstairs

33.)) Is there anything you would Change about your home?
refinish the floors, put in new windows, a new fence, new kitchen cabinets, finish off the basement into a bedroom, bathroom and laundry room, paint all the walls pretty colors.... I have big plans. :o)

34.)) how many square feet is your home ??
I honestly haven't got a clue. But it's nice and roomy, especially with the basement.