I do, however, subscribe to her magazine. Some of it is fluff, some of it is advertisements for very expensive products, but some of it has useful information that I actually learn from. This month's "theme" of the magazine is "What do you know for sure?" Sometimes when she says this I think she is just trying to impart her all-knowing wisdom on us, and it bugs me. But on the back page of her magazine this month, she listed her top 20 list of what she knows for sure. A few of them stood out for me:
- You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script.
- Whatever someone did to you in the past has no power over the present.
- Every day brings a chance to start over.
- Being a mother is the hardest job on earth. (AMEN.) Women everywhere must declare it so.
- If I don't put a sippy lid on the cup, the apple juice WILL be spilled.
- If my kids are being too quiet, then they are probably up to something I wouldn't approve of.
- God loves me, and wants what is best for me.
- I like myself when I am being true to myself.
Now it's your turn - what do you know for sure?
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I love your blog Erin, so positive so early in the morning! One thing I know for sure is my kids will always be my greatest accomplishment. (so lets hope that goes well!)
I know for sure that I am a good person who always wants to be herself and tries to be herself, but sometimes fails. I also know that I can pick myself up again and do better next time. I know that God has a plan for each of us. I know that trials come with a purpose, and we can let them refine us, or break us. I know that my heavenly father loves me.
I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in...
I've learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets.
I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jackasses.
I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.
I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.
I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think.
I've learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
I've learned that it is not what you wear; it is how you take it off.
I've learned that you can keep vomiting long after you think you're finished.
I've learned to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.
I've learned that ex's are like fungus, and keep coming back.
I've learned age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.
I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.
I've learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
I've learned that 99% of the time when something isn't working in your house, one of your kids did it
I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.
http://utahtib.blogspot.com/2007/09/life-lessons.html
I have learned that potty training is of the devil.
I have learned that I love my family more than anything.
I have learned that no matter what, some people are NEVER going to change.
I have learned that being hard on yourself is NOT the answer.
I have learned that girls are DRAMA QUEENS!!
I have learned that laundry is my nemesis and I think that it multiplies and relpenishes overnight.
I have learned that serving is selfish because it always pays back
I have learned that knowledge is power
I have learned that sleep is as productive as work
I have learned that you do not have to be the mother that you had
I have learned that marriage is better than dating
I love this post!!
I know that if I procrastinate studying and homework I stress and get overwhelmed and hate school.
I know that if I don't eat junk and exercise I am very very happy with my body.
I know that I married the right person.
I know that I NEED A BABY NEXT YEAR!
I know that if I put left overs in the garbage it will really smell in a few hours.
I know that I love my husband and we belong together.
I know that I love my kids.
I know that I can hit the snooze button once, but not twice.
I know that if I try to multitask, everyone suffers.
I know that there are only 24 hours in a day and I can't squeeze anything more in.
I know that when I take an unplanned day off that I will be rejuvenated.
I know that when I fix my hair and put on my makeup that I feel better and get more accomplished all day.
i've learned that when i watch oprah i'll see 45 minutes of commercials and 15 minutes of an actual show.
I know that I am a Daughter of God and that He Loves me!
I know that little babies grow up to be teenagers and bring a whole new meaning to parenting.
I know that I married the right man and He is INCREDIBLE! I know He will LOVE me not matter what.
I know that we cannot change the past.
I know there will always be dirty dishes, laundry and toilets that need cleaning.
I know that through the trials I experience, I will someday be able to help another person through their trials.
I know that God Lives, that Jesus is the Christ!
Oh I love this one. Well written..
I know the we are all Children of God that can help us thru anything that arises. Makes us feel better every day getting up and thinking I'm still okay and will do better and I'm loved.
Also helps with so many other things. Dealing with others when you want to not deal to think. THey are children of the same God and are loved. Irregardless.
I'm going to post "what I know" on my own page.
http://clanofthecavehair.blogspot.com
thanks for making me think about this, what a great topic.
Fabulous topic. Kudos.
I know that if I really want to take a nap, the kids won't.
I know that if I tell my Beehive advisor to be in charge of mutual, it won't happen.
I know that if I turn on the radio, my two-year-old will start bopping and I will start laughing.
I know that if I make cookies, I will eat half the batch.
I know that if I run in the morning, I feel better all day.
I know that if I wash the sheets today ... they will get dirty tonight.
Too fun!
LOL that girls in brazil...my husband is convinced that my sheet washing includes some kind of secret code about what I want...and maybe it does.
I lied about posting to my clan of the cave hair account. I decided to put on the Fit for Service blog since this topic goes really well with the other topic for the week.
http://fitforservice.blogspot.com
thanks again erin for such a good topic this morning.
I have learned:
To never take clean underwear for granted.
Laugh at yourself and your situation. It never seem that bad after the fact.
Never take life to seriously or you'll never get out alive.
Never be afraid to indulge the 'inner child' it keeps you forever young.
Never have your desk at work be 10 feet from the men's restroom... no bueno!
Things I know for sure:
If you have financial problems (and they're your only problems), then you don't have problems.
If I spend all day cleaning, it will all be undone in 4.2 seconds as soon as the kids are home from school.
It's better to keep up than to catch up.
If I keep my priorities straight, I am happier.
My children bring more joy to my life than I ever thought imaginable.
Most things don't really matter all that much, so don't waste your energy on them if you can be using it for something that really does matter.
I have learned that I need to reexamine my blogging life and make sure that I do it out of enjoyment, and not obligation.
What I've recently discovered is this: If I am running on schedule, the baby will want to eat or blow out his diaper moments before we're supposed to leave the house.
I know that I am way more ornery AFTER I clean than before when it was still messy!
All I know is sometimes you can explain over and over to a man and he still doesnt get it right. .. BOYS have to be watched at all times because they do make messes:)
Love this, and love thinking through it. What a great exercise in identifying what defines ourselves--and yeah, the sippy cup and the quiet kid thing--fo sure!
Blessings!
Just came across your blog... love it.
I know, with out a doubt, there will be laundry for me to do in the morning. Every morning. For the rest of my life.
Erin you are so creative and always get me thinking...thanks!
I know that babies don't stay little long enough.
Thanks for visiting at my place. Glad you enjoyed my little piece of introspection. I like the things you know for sure. I wish it was as easy to be true to myself as it is to get that sippy lid on tight.
As for me, I know that housework is not proud. If I ignore it in the evening, it will still be waiting for me in the morning.
I know that I don't look on the outside as young as I feel on the inside (actually sometimes I look in the mirror and am surprised by how old I actually am)
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