~~PARENT SPOTLIGHT~~ - Kirsten (CJ'SMOM2002)

kimberley wrote: way to go Josie83 for guessing our mystery parent first!

In our spotlight this week is Kirsten! (CJ'SMOM2002)

Feel free to ask her questions just as we do with the child spotlight

Here is a little info about Kirsten....



Name: Kirsten Jayda Tilbury

Birthday: September 10, 1974

Where are you in the world?: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What are wearing right now?: Brown Jeans and a beige, blue and cream stripped T-Shirt.

What book are you reading right now?: The Drivers Manual

What is the last CD you listened to the whole way through?: B*tch by Merideth Brooks.

Last movie you saw in the theatre?: The Cat in the Hat

How do you like to spend a rainy Sunday?: Sitting at the window with a hot cup of tea watching the rain.

Who do you admire?: Oprah Winfrey and Whoopie Goldberg. Very strong inspiring women.

When did you last cry?: Today

Any bad habits?: I eat to much chocolate

Have you ever met anyone famous?: Yes, but only a Canadian would know who he is. His name is Tom Jackson. He is a Native Canadian actor and singer. I meet him at Lakehead University (LU). LU was giving him an honorary degree.

What is the yummiest thing you cook?: raspberry cheesecake pie

Celebrity Crush(es): Harrison Ford

Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?: No

Song you sing along with everytime it comes on the radio: Unwell by Matchbox 20.

What do you listen to when you are sad?: Love Songs

What do you listen to when you are happy?: Matchbox 20

Best song to sing in front of a mirror with a hairbrush: Sorry I don’t sing in front of the mirror.

Do you believe in love at first sight?: Yes! The first time I saw my DH, I knew I was going to marry him.

What do you wish you were doing instead of this survey?: Nothing I'm having fun filling this out!

FAVORITES:

Favorite color: Blue
Favorite band: Matchbox 20
Favorite song: Unwell
Favorite food: pasta primavera
Favorite drink: Celestial Seasonings nutcracker sweet tea
Favorite person: My Mother In Law. She may get on my last nerve at times, but she is the sweetest, most caring person I've ever meet!
Favorite TV show(s): CSI
Favorite writer(s): Ann Rule
Favorite painter(s):
Favorite movie: The Fugitive


"When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade"

kimberley replied: what makes you the happiest?
what are you most proud of?
what are your current goals?
who is your best friend?
what would you do if you won the super 7?

pls share some pics of yourself

ediep replied: how long have you been married?
What was your wedding like?
did you go on a honeymoon? Where?
ever been to the U.S.?
Where would your dream vacation be?

My2Beauties replied: What is your favorite pasttime?
Do you have any hobbies?
What is your favorite restaurant?
Do you like quiet evenings at home or nights on the town (I think I asked Redchief the same question )?

redchief replied: Congrats!!!

Where do you like to go for quiet time?

Do you ever get to go there?

paradisemommy replied: if you could travel anywhere, money not an option, where would you go?
describe yourself in 5 words.
where were you born?
if money were no option, how many children would you have?
favorite trait of yourself?
least favorite trait of yourself?

A&A'smommy replied: What is your favorite game?

Are you a morning or night person?

Would you like to share some favorite pictures of yourself?

Kirstenmumof3 replied: what makes you the happiest?Seeing my children playing and giggling together. This rarely ever happens.

what are you most proud of? I think everyone knows my answer to this one. I am proud of myself for never giving up on myself and striving to get through my Mental Illness.

what are your current goals? To go back and get my grade 10 chemestry and then go to college to become an RPN (registered practical nurse). I also want to get my drivers license.

who is your best friend? My best friends name is Jennifer. We have been friends for 20 years. I meet her in grade 5 and we were inseperable until I went to college.

what would you do if you won the super 7? Build my dream house, pay off my debt, buy a new car and put some money away for the kids to go to college or university. OH and a trip to Disney Land would be nice!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: how long have you been married? My DH and I will be married 10 years this December 17.

What was your wedding like? I had a Traditional Church Wedding. It was beautiful! My maid of honour was my best friend Jennifer and my bridesmaid was my sister Jess. They wore long purple velvet dresses. We had our reception at Old Fort William, it's a local historical site. And our reception was in the Great Hall. Because it was Christmas the Hall was already decorated, it was gorgeous!

did you go on a honeymoon? Where? DH and I went to Duluth Minnesota for our Honeymoon. We did a lot of shopping, not really what I would have picked for a honeymoon, but money was tight and I was 5mths pregnant.

ever been to the U.S.? Yes, plenty of times actually. DH and I often went to Hinkley Minnesota on bus tours, we've also been to Duluth a few times and we drove all the way to Bluffton Indianna for a friends wedding. I would love to travel more in the US. So much I want to see!

Where would your dream vacation be? Disney Land!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: What is your favorite pasttime? I love to read, write and work on puzzles.

Do you have any hobbies? I love to paint ceramics, but haven't had the time to do it as often as I would like.

What is your favorite restaurant? The Keg, oh I love there steak!

Do you like quiet evenings at home or nights on the town? I would rather go out than stay in, but that rarely happens. So I'm content to stay at home.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Where do you like to go for quiet time? I like to go to Chapters Book Store and sit and in Starbucks and try out there flavoured coffees.

Do you ever get to go there? NOt as often as I would like! I think that may need to change!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: if you could travel anywhere, money not an option, where would you go? Disney Land, I would do the Disney Cruise and then spend a week in Disney Land!

describe yourself in 5 words. Serious, Funny, Impatient, Smart, and Very Compassionate.

where were you born? Right here in Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada! I've lived her all my life except for the 2 years when my dad moved us to a little hick town called Atikokan when I was 8.

if money were no option, how many children would you have? I would like to have one more child. Claudia needs a playmate and I miss the baby stage, she is growing so fast!

favorite trait of yourself? I'm an excellent cook! (and if you believe that I have some land I'm selling!) Just Kidding!

least favorite trait of yourself? I'm too serious and I have a hard time lossening up without the help of a few glasses of wine!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: What is your favorite game? I love to play all kinds of board games, but I would have to say Uno is my favourate.

Are you a morning or night person? Definately more of a morning person than a night person.

Would you like to share some favorite pictures of yourself?
Okay here's me when I was 24. I'm sitting with my dog Sandy and our cat Jack.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Christmas 2002. The kids were up at 6:00 in the morning! I was so tired!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: This was taken at my sisters wedding last August.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: I've really enjoyed being the SpotLight Parent this week! Sorry it took me so long to respond, we were having trouble with our wireless mouse, it needed new batteries! This has certainly eased a lot of the tension from this past week! I can't Thank You all enough, you are all such wonderful, caring and compassionate people! THANK YOU!

redchief replied: heheh... Kirsten, you're not out of the woods yet... We have you for a whole week! LOL

You mention a wish to go to Disney World a lot.

Which Disney Character is most like you?

Why?

MommyToAshley replied: It's been great getting to know you better. And, I love your hair in that last picture... so cute! Glad you got your mouse working again because I have some questions.


What is one thing that you have never learned how to do that you would like to?

Do you and your husband have a lot in common or are you opposites?

What do you like most about being a Mom?

paradisemommy replied: those were great pictures of you!!! so nice to be able to see you (in my head) when i read your posts now!!

ok..

what would be your dream job?
what is your favorite card game?
what is your yummies meal you cook that your family loves?
what is your favorite dessert?

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Which Disney Character is most like you? I asked my DH this question, I didn't have an answer. Anyway he says Mulan is most like me. This is also my favourate Disney Movie.

Why? Not sure, I'll ask DH when he wakes up, forgot to ask this part!

Okay he said it's because she is strong, independant loyal person and not affraid to break the rules for the people she loves! Oh he's so sweet!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: What is one thing that you have never learned how to do that you would like to? I have never learned how to drive a car. I don't have my drivers license and this is something that I really want to do. I'm reading the drivers manual, hopefully by the end of the month I can go and get my learners permit. Wish Me Luck!

Do you and your husband have a lot in common or are you opposites? You know I'm not sure! It's been so long since DH and I have been out, that I just don't know anymore! Now that's embarrassing! We both love to read and eat out. But I like to watch Thunder Storms and he likes to watch Politics! He loves coffee and I prefer a nice cup of tea. I'm into True Crime novels and he likes to read lawyer stuff. His idea of a Saturday is sleeping in and sitting on the couch watching TV or surfing the news sites on the computer. My idea of a Saturday would be to go for a nice walk in the country!

What do you like most about being a Mom? I would have to say watching them grow and learn. They are always changing and it's never a dull moment when you have children!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: what would be your dream job? My dream job would be to work in a Pet Store, of course I probably would get to attatched to the animals and they wouldn't be allowed to be adopted out!

what is your favorite card game? Uno or Solitare!

what is your yummies meal you cook that your family loves? Seafood Primavera, my absolute favourate dish! It's so delicious!

what is your favorite dessert? CHEESECAKE

redchief replied: When you get your driver's license (and I believe you WILL), where do you most want to take yourself?

Will you do that for the thrill of the drive or because you always wanted to go there and never had the chance?

Kirstenmumof3 replied: When you get your driver's license (and I believe you WILL), where do you most want to take yourself? I would like to drive to Winnipeg Manitoba!

Will you do that for the thrill of the drive or because you always wanted to go there and never had the chance? I've never been there and I've always wanted go there! Plus I would love to drive on the Highway, you get to drive FAST!