SL

glad my late husband was taking a lot of photos (even though I look so tired and in desperate need of a shower) so I can look at them now and remember. It was a milestone year of so many firsts and after they both started sleeping through the night I was having the time of my life!

SL: What do you want or wish most for your kids? EE: I want so much for them it’s hard to list. I want to guide them to discover their Godgiven talents and follow their passion. I want them to develop a relationship with Christ that isn’t because of mine, but because of theirs. I want them to know true love and realize their dreams. I want them to be ready to take on the world because I did my job well getting them ready for all that life can give and take. And more than anything, I want them to know that I will love them no matter what for every second of my life.

SL: What are some of your biggest struggles as a Mom? EE: Time. There just isn’t enough of it in each day. I volunteer to be cloned or at the very least I need a Rosey Robot like the Jetsons! I have to decide every day how to prioritize my family above all else and still run a successful publishing company—and do laundry, clean house, grocery shop, take care of my 3 boxers, be at every sporting event and pickup/dropoff... and sleep. My late husband was also my business partner so not only did I become a single parent overnight, I also became a sole corporate owner.

SL: What would your perfect day off be like? Describe it. EE: This will be fun! I’d wake up on my own—not by an alarm, child throwing up or dog needing to potty outside. My cup of coffee would be waiting nice and warm followed by a Salty Dog with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Then I’d cook a big breakfast for my whole family, but somebody else would clean up! My perfect day would be by the beach—the ocean resets me. King crab legs would have to be eaten at some point and the lazy day would perfectly take its course without me having to plan an itinerary. I’d enjoy a long walk along the water’s edge with all three kids and three dogs hunting for seashells. And miraculously we wouldn’t track any sand into the house afterwards! Oh, and no fighting amongst the kids or dogs. Evening would be out