Thirty-One

As of seventeen minutes ago, I am thirty-one. I'm officially in my thirties. I was thirty last year; this year I am embarking on my thirties- some more than thirty. I'm thirty-one and this is what I know.

1. I have found true love.
2. I have learned how to love truly.
3. Children breed life.
4. Laughter is good medicine.
5. Kindness does not equal politeness.
6. Talk less, live more.
7. I am not a good listener but I'm learning.
8. Family is forever.
9. Acceptance is freedom.
10. Don't make excuses. Your friends don't need them and your enemies don't believe them.
11. Hard work is invigorating.
12. Music, fresh air, and sunshine chase the blues away.
13. The Word of God is LIFE.
14. Hope is my worldview.
15. Appearances tell lies.
16. My favorite place is the backyard.
17. You really only need five good friends, and sometimes only four.
18. Wardrobe is how you wear it, not what you're wearing.
19. Clean house because it's a responsibility, not just for company.
20. Slow and steady makes Mommy a lot nicer.
21. Sugar makes me fat.
22. Exercise kills me and gives me new life.
23. Dance parties in the living room. Just do it.
24. I still care what people think.
25. I am totally and completely in love with Dale.
26. I'm really glad I never started smoking.
27. I wish I never would've started Starbucks.
28. My kids are the most mesmerizing little people I've ever known.
29. Writing gives me wings.
30. I'm a dreamer.
31. Life goes faster every year. Live now.