Lessons Learned

I'm soon celebrating a birthday, though out of respect to my always security conscious husband, I won't tell you when. (though I will remind him that his fears about ProneToWander have never been realized)

So, as I was spouting off yet another K-ism to my children the other day, I thought, what a perfect blog post idea, lessons learned this far, in no particular order:

• If you can't be nice, be quiet.
• With your ice cream cone, lick and turn.
• Never hold your take-out cup by the lid.
• Treat others better than you want to be treated.
• If in doubt, go with your gut. (though now I know that's the Spirit's leading...)
• Humility goes farther than pride.
• Going to bed later does not mean children sleep longer in the morning.
• Three girls playing together is iffy (though this rule is generally broken with my twins...)
• Dark coffee, dark chocolate, dark beer.
• Black fine tip ink, sharp pencils, new crayons.
• Early in the Word is always better.
• First things first.
• Pray first.
• "Do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself." (Mt.6:34)
• The book is always better than the movie.
• Wear layers.
• Make the bed right after you wake up.
• A smile goes a long way.
• Good shoes are worth it.
• Think before you speak, then, think again.
• It's ok to cry.
• Friends that you can cry with, and that cry with you, are priceless.
• You never stop learning.
• There's always another book to read.
• Men and women think differently. That's ok.
• Boys and girls play differently. That's ok too.
• Know your limits.
• Fresh is better than frozen.
• If you learn only one word in another language, make it "thank you".
• Always take a book to the doctor's appointment.
• "Do all things without grumbling or disputing." (Phil. 2:14)
• Life doesn't always make sense; but God does.
• Moderation.
• If you wouldn't do it in front of your mom, you probably shouldn't do it.
• "Where your treasure is, there your heart will also be." (Matt. 6:21)
• Wear black when travelling.
• If there is a restroom, it's always best to try.
• Saying sorry does not mean that you are guilty.
• You do not have to answer the phone when it rings.
• "Rejoice in the Lord always..." (Phil 4:4)

I bet you all have others...