8 things about myself

I've been tagged by UTBT and Kodi's mom. Thanks both of you for my very first tag!
Well 8 things about myself...here goes -

1. I still breastfeed my daughter who is going to be two soon. And dreading the weaning process. Why I still breastfeed her? - WHO recommends that babies be breastfed for 2 years, it's the easiest way to make her sleep, I've not been able to wean her - she cries her head off when I say no, and of course the health benefits for mom and baby that are supposed to be there.

2. I learnt crocheting from the internet when I was pregnant and made lovely booties and headbands for my daughter that she never wears! At one point in time, it was an obsession, I would take the needle and wool and keep crocheting away!

3. I still miss being with my parents 3+ years after marriage. The best part about having a baby was the 4 months I spent at my parents home. I wish society was different in India and parents stayed with their daughters rather than their sons. Sounds logical - daughters are always more attached and will look after them with understanding affection. Most sons are not that attached to their parents, and especially not understanding. And it is unfair to expect a daughter in law to look after her in laws like her parents. Ever noticed how it is always the 'son who is looking after his parents so well and never the daughter in law', though she does all the dirty and hard work. But is there is a problem, it is because of the daughter in law, not the son.

4. I love clean houses but hate cleaning. I just dump stuff in the cupboards and lock them up;-)

5. My name has no known meaning. My parents just took it from a brand they liked, which sadly is no longer around. So, whenever someone hears my name, they ask me what it means, and I say that it means me. Someday, people will name their daughters after me, and will refer that great person after whom they named their babies:)

6. I wanted a son, cos I thought it's an easier life for boys. But, am glad God gave me a daughter. I hope I can make her strong and independent and loving and caring and giving and all the things I wish I was more of.

7. I've paraglided once. A friend and myself signed up for a session - to do something new and different in out dreary lives. It wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be. The view from above was just like watching from a terrace. Guess I am a boring and dreary person myself. I love staying at home over weekends and the only thing that excites me is shopping, or rather window shopping.

8. I plan no end for occasions like my husbands b'day or our anniversary and the lucky guy gets wonderful surprises and gifts. He doesn't return the same. Silly man neither understands neither subtle nor direct suggestions from me on what I want:(