About the Author

The 5 things always on my to-do list

• 1. ensure an infinite stockpile of coffee
• 2. Maintain all household duties . . . ALONE!
• 3. Kids and dogs HAVE to eat.
• 4. Win Mom of the Year Award and rub it in husband's face. ;o)
• 5. lather, rinse, repeat

My favorite mistake was

• thinking life is infallible.

If I could donate $1 million to charity, it would go to

• The Cystinosis Foundation

My most overused phrase is

• I'm not talking just to hear my head rattle!!!

My Favorite Quote is

• "When I take my last breath, my heart stops and my soul is gently embraced by the merciful hands of God, I will leave this Earth knowing I will forever live on through the eyes of my children."
• by Yours Truly

3 things I would take on a desert island are

• 1. Patrick Dempsey
• 2. Writing Supplies (for when Pat was busy fishin' up some grub).
• 3. Coffee and Chocolate . . . can't decide

5 unnecessary things in my purse right now are

• 1. expired coupons
• 2. empty gum wrappers
• 3. movie theater ticket stubs
• 4. teething gel (my youngest are seven)
• 5. son's tooth

The woman I most admire is

• my mother

My first word was

• probably "No!"

The last time I cried was because

• a fellow mommy blogger's baby passed away.