Things I know for sure

I dedicate this blog to my Husband. Back in 2004, my Husband was going to school, the Father to two small boys and step dad to a 7 year old, still active in the Guard and worked 2nd or 3rd shift. He had to write a paper for one of his classes called "Things I know for sure". He was cleaning out the basement today (when I say "cleaning" I mean moving stuff from one box to another. But I applaud his effort) and found his paper. I was almost in tears reading it (all full of family and Country love) and decided to write my own.

*When Nick Jr. says watching them all day is like "pre-school on tv", it really isn't. My kids could have been ready for pre-school by watching a cardboard box.

*When Big Dog eats all the peaches and peach pits off our tree, he WILL pee all over our carpet.

*Hiding behind a corner or door and yelling "boo!" scares and delights the kids, no matter their age.

*I should have never fed my kids a diet different from mine when they were young. They could have eaten everything we did and had more variety in their diet. Minus the Chardonnay.

*Your parents are your parents and you should respect them, no matter what. Until they bring you too many couch pillows, THEN you can get vocal.

*Your child will step in the dog shit on the way to school with his/her new sneakers on.

*When on family trips, one of the boys will ALWAYS have to use the pee can: just to gross out his sister.

*If friends tell you you look: too small/too big//too tired//too energetic, they aren't being critical. They are worried about you but don't know how to just directly say it.

* Co-workers will sneak up on you/plant things/email things just to scare the crap out of you. Retaliate.

*You will find allies in unexpected places.

* When your parents are in town and offer to buy you a new flat screen tv: do NOT look at Husband who responds "Honey, we don't really NEED a new tv". Then have to move the 700 lb tv we bought off my brother to the basement because that one died!

*Having and raising kids is really hard. I don't care how many books there are on it but parenting sucks the big WAZOO sometimes. Throw in a kid or two with issues and it heads south even faster. Persevere.

*Your spouse or good friend can help you thru any of life's crap. You know who is watching your back, use them. That's why they are there and they know it.

*I know TOO much about Wii and Xbox Avatars. Where are the Barbies and the Unicorns??

*Love your siblings. I don't do this enough, though I love my Bro. He has been there for me all along.

*People you are wary of, stay wary of. There is a reason your gut is telling you to beware.

*You will never be what you want to be until you try.

*Time spent with friends is always time well spent.

Have a great Wednesday!!

Cat