Today I turn 33 years old. I have a lot of learning left to do in this life, but here's 33 things I'm sure of...
- Being a wife and mother are the most rewarding jobs on the planet.
- When your refrigerator/freezer go out, things get stinky. (ours went out yesterday, boo!)
- A clean house makes me happy, a messy house makes me grumpy.
- Watching your children go through trials is really hard.
- Having awesome parents that are mega-awesome grandparents is the coolest.
- Eating Nibs ( the licorice candy) while driving helps keep you awake when you get sleepy.
- Waiting 20 more days to get your braces off feels like slow torture.
- Family is EVERYTHING.
- Going to the temple makes for the best date night ever.
- Laundry and dishes are the never-ending bane of my existence.
- Doing kind deeds for others is the key to happiness.
- No Doubt is such a cool band. (Did you see them on the Today show and AI? cool/weird huh? They're my favorite.band.ever.)
- Trying new things is liberating.
- Contention isn't worth the trouble.
- Good friends are a priceless treasure.
- Cooking for picky people isn't that fun.
- Whining is not attractive.
- Smiling is the best.
- Great music is a gift.
- Handmade is beautiful.
- There are a LOT of really kind people in the world.
- Travel is a great thing to spend money on.
- Being silly with my children is the funnest.
- If you nag about every little thing, kids stop listening.
- Pick your battles.
- Dental work is expensive.
- Extreme Home Makeover and The Biggest Loser always make me cry.
- God's words never cease, I KNOW this.
- Hollywood doesn't offer very good role models.
- We are so blessed to live in this country.
- It's important to stand up for what you believe.
- I am a child of God and He loves me.
- Turning one year older means one year wiser, right? It's not that terrible.
