Random Dozen

1. How good are you at delaying gratification?
Not good at all. I have been known to open my Christmas presents early.

2. Maybe a marshmallow wouldn't be too difficult a temptation for you. What food (or anything else) would be most tempting?
surprises/secrets and Godiva chocolate truffles

3. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being saintly) how patient are you?
2

4. Have you ever waited for something in life only to be disappointed upon realization of the goal/object/etc.?
The first thing that comes to mind is when I cook something that takes alot of time and effort and it doesn't come out right.

5. Are you a person who takes shortcuts?
If it doesn't alter the outcome too much.

6. Which line is hardest to wait in?
Bathroom with a 3 year old.

7. Did you wait to discover the gender of your unborn child until its birth?
No way. I have two girls and we couldn't wait to see if the second one was a boy or not.

8. Are you more patient with children or the elderly?
That's a tough one. Probably about the same with both.

9. Did you ever sneak a peek at a present?
YES YES YES

10. What is the longest you've ever waited for anything?
My husband to come home from Iraq.

11. Who has more patience, you or your significant other?
He does

12. Which of the following songs about waiting is your pick for the best? (OK, you may substitute another, if you like.)

A) Anticipation by Carly Simon
B) The Waiting by Tom Petty
C) Right Here Waiting for You by Richard Marx
D) Wait for Me by Rebecca St. James