Chapter One : Ideas and Applications
EmPOV
I was sitting in the living room. I was beyond bored. Edward was on the piano with Bella sitting next to him. Rose and Alice were reading a magazine. Jacob and Nessie were on the sofa looking bored to death and Jasper was stringing his guitar. when I got an idea. As soon as I was about to say something Alice got a vision.
"Good idea, Em!"
"I don't think that is such a great idea." Edward pointed out. Come on Edward it is boring around here, why not? He just rolled his eyes.
"It would be so wonderful if you guys can inform us people on what the hell you are talking about." My Rose said.
A chorus of "yeah's" came from Bella, Jacob, Jasper, and Nessie.
"Well I have this brilliant idea to go on Wife Swap. All we have to do is fill out an application and send in a video."
BPOV
Is he nuts? There will be a human in the house for two weeks. It isn't like I don't have control but still. How will everyone else take it?
"Please?" Emmett asked.
"I don't see anything going wrong at all." Alice explained excitedly.
"So is that a yes?" Emmett asked jumping up and down like Alice usually do when she can bring me shopping.
Reluctantly everyone replied yeses and sures.
LATER THAT DAY
We decided to apply together as a family.
"Wife Swap"
Application
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IN DETAIL AND EMAIL IT BACK to
Date Submitted:9-28-2010
Family Name: Cullen
His Name & Age: Carlisle Cullen 32
Her Name & Age: Esme Cullen
Maiden Name: Platt
Home Telephone Number: 705-555-5468
Address (inc. City & State): 7898 Oceans Avenue Mt. Washington, New Hampshire
Email: EC_
His Cell:705-235-7778
Her Cell:705-234-7787
His Work: 706-557-8668
Her Work: None
Names and ages of children from this marriage:
Rosalie 18
Emmett 18
Jasper 18
Edward 17
Alice 17
Isabella 17
Jacob 17
Reneesme 16
Do you have stepchildren? Do they live with you? Will they be part of the show? If yes, do you have full physical and legal custody? No
What is Dad's occupation and work schedule?
A doctor at the local hospital as the head surgeon. Works from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday thru Friday and off on the weekends.
What is Mom's occupation and work schedule?
At home mom. Clean the house and tend to my garden after.
How long have you been together? 19 years
If married, for how long? 16 years
Who wears the pants and why? Carlisle. He is the man of the house.
Do you rent or own your home? Own
Who takes care of the following responsibilities in your family:
Childcare?
Shopping? Alice
Cleaning? Esme
Cooking? Esme
Money? Carlisle
Planning social life?
Kid's homework? The kids
Do you have any Pets? How many? What Type? Do they have free reign of the house?
No pets.
Describe dinnertime in your family. Do you go out? Do you cook? Where do you eat – at the table or in front of the tv? We eat at different time and Esme has learn not to cook because our children never seems to agree.
How would you describe your diet? Do you allow junk food and soda in your home? What restrictions are there, if any? Vegetarian with the acceptation of Reneesme and Jacob
What is your daily routine? Are you a scheduled family? We go with the flow.
How do you spend your evenings? Weekends? Family time for the most part.
How do you discipline your children? Please give specific details and why this is important to you as a parent? We let them make their own mistake whereas the mess up they learn from it.
What rules must your children follow? Are you strict parents? Do your children have strict bedtimes, curfews, censors on TV/music etc.? Not strict at all. Free to go as they please as long as they are in the house every night for 2 a.m.
Has EVERYONE in the family seen a full episode of the show?
How many episodes of Wife Swap have you seen together as a family?
None _
A few episodes here and there _
A full season _
I've never missed an episode. _
Other – please explain. _
If you've seen the show, please tell us about episodes that stood out to you or impacted your decision to apply.
Why would you and your family like to participate on Wife Swap?
We are a very unique family and would be very interested in trying something new.
What pushes your buttons? (Both in your family and in general)?
Don't break my furniture with rough playing.
Have you ever or are you currently serving in the Military or National Guard? If so, what branch? What year did you finish your service? No
Do you or any members of your family have a physical or mental disability? If yes, please explain: no
Have you or any family member been treated for alcohol or drug abuse? If yes, please explain? For how long? When did it end? No
Are you or any family member currently or ever been in therapy? If yes, please explain? For how long? When did it end? No
Are you or any family members currently taking any medication, prescription or otherwise? If yes, please explain for what and how often: No
Have you or any member of your family ever been accused or convicted of a felony? If yes, please give detailed explanation: No
Have you or any member of your family ever been contacted by Child Protective Services or Family Services? If yes, please give a detailed explanation: No
Have you or any member of your family ever been detained, been arrested or been in jail for any reason? If yes, please give detailed explain: No