Kate from A to Z

Just trying to get *something* posted so I'm copying Rhi because I'm uninspired at the moment.

A. Age: 40.  And I'm actually totally OK with announcing it.


B. Bed size: King - A horribly uncomfortable King that we need to return to Costco.

C. Chore that you hate: Mopping the floor.

D. Dogs: One - Tessa, a black lab mix we adopted about 3 years ago from the shelter.  She is our resident cat herder (I have 4).
E. Essential start to your day:  Multiple cups of coffee.

F. Favorite color:  Red

G. Gold or Silver:  Silver.

H. Height:  Just a smidge under 5' 9".

I. Instruments you play: The piano. Although I've always wanted to play the cello.

J. Job title:  Health Unit Coordinator.

K. Kids:  Two - Sam is 9 1/2, Zoe 6 1/2

L. Live:  In a big red house on 5 acres in the country.

M. Mother’s name:  Darys.  Unusual, I know.  Her father's name was Daryl, so they took off the "L" and added and "S".

N. Nicknames:  Kater

O. Overnight hospital stays:  4 that I can recollect.  The first was when I was about 10. I had some type of liver infection. Second was when I had my tonsils out at the age of 29.  Then 3rd and 4th were when I had the kiddos.
P. Pet peeves:  Wet and/or messy countertops.  Lazy people.

Q. Quote from a movie:  "You gonna do something, or just stand there and bleed?"
R. Right- or left-handed: Right

S. Siblings:  Two older sisters.

U. Underwear:  Let's just suffice it to say I have several different styles:  daily kind, workout kind, sleeping kind.
V. Vegetable(s) you hate:  Peas. I'd say squash and brussel sprouts but I'd have to confess that I haven't really had them as an adult.
W. What makes you run late:  Getting up late after working the night before, forgetting something at home and having to go back for it.

X. X-Rays you’ve had:  Knees, hand, elbow

Y. Yummy food that you make:  I make killer chicken & black bean enchiladas, lemony garlic roasted potatoes, broccoli salad, banana bread.....there's alot of yummy things I make!

Z. Zoo animal:  Tigers.  And otters.