Oh this is too funny - I just had to pop in and share...

 

So, as you all know, Doug is currently deployed to a place in the middle east. Apparently, the culture where he is subscribes to the point of view that children are a status symbol (wait, what am i saying, that's true here in the US too - 3 is the new 2).  The more you have, the better off you are. Anyways, one of his counterparts became VERY concerned that Doug does not have any children. There was much discussion on whether or not all of Doug's or my part's are working correctly :) He was SO concerned that like many of us, he shared this with his spouse. His wife was so concerned that she went and got me a present :) While I'm not sure I could succesfully explain the concept of birth control and why I think it's the best thing EVER!!!, I totally appreciate this nice ladies concern. She bought something for me, gave it to her husband to give to Doug to give to me. Once Doug got back to his little hooch (the guys live in an abandoned stable and each of them have their own "stall" affectionately called a hooch or can), he opened it up and it was lingerie!!! When Doug told me this story, I cracked up laughing for a full five minutes. I laughed so hard, I nearly peed my pants :) This is a funny story to me for several reasons. Many people assume that under the berka, Islamic women wear very unflatering and baggy clothing - think granny panties... Well, the fact that they produce sexy lingerie is such an opposite thought from that. Think G strings! Also, it's funny but in a very sweet way, that this lady that has never even met me, was so concerned that she took the time, effort and expense to purchase sexy lingerie for me in the hopes that it would help me get pregnant.

 

The more Doug shares his interaction with people where he is, the more i realize that we are the same basic people no matter what country we come from. While we may not agree on certain philosophies, at the very core of us, there are people that have love and compassion and a need to try to help people. So, while I really don't need any help in getting pregnant (aside from the usual partner), I do appreciate this very nice lady trying to help me. And I can't wait to try on the new lingerie!!! :)

So hey everyone! Long time, no type. I'm actually not going to post so much just now as I'm tight on time but wanted to check in and let everyone know we are still around and kicking. Lots of ups and downs in 2007 and 2008. However, things are getting better and I'm finding my way back to the groove :) Life in sunny SoCal is not too bad :) can't complain. Lilliputian has learned not only how to go through her brother's dog door (we always thought she was too small to get the flap open) and even unlock it but she has just recently learned how to slide the patio door open using leverage!!! what a smart but naughty little kitty. I tried explaining that there are coyotes and vultures out there but she doesn't listen. So, during the day she is quarantined to the bedroom side of the house.

 

I have to fly now but I'll be back soon and try to catch up on everything that has and is going on.