Things I Learned This Year (not in any order)

*it's fun to own a house, but expensive too

*i LOVE having babies, going to the hospital, etc. it's so exciting

*twice the children = 1/2 the sleep

*losing weight is hard work but so worth it

*kids really do say the darndest things

*bruised gums are some of the nastiest and saddest things ever

*it's all a choice: have a life full of drama or being peaceful; being stressed out or relaxed. The key to helping in choosing peace and happiness is in the fundamentals of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

*it's not easy to change habits or to create good habits

*i like air popped popcorn

*every baby experiences the same developmental processes in different ways

*it's good to find joy in little things and to be easily entertained

*taking care of myself is really important, i can and should care for myself...which includes spending money on myself and doing things i like to do

*a mother's job is never finished

*a mother's job is summed up as caretaker

*vacationing is not really relaxing when you have little children with you (especially if you're nursing)

*i really like the Beatles, but not their early stuff

*forgiveness doesn't mean keeping your eyes closed, in fact you must have your eyes open so that you can forgive

*part of loving is forgiving as quickly as possible, like children do

*i like fried pickles

*eating with your hands is really fun

*i CAN bake

We have had a wonderful year. We have been immensely blessed and we see God's hand in our daily lives.