wisdom learned in 30 years.

30 things learned in 30 years.
1.  When "they" say don't talk on a cell phone while you are driving "they" mean it.
2. don't ever bring 2 sets of keys with you,  you will always come home with just 1 set.
3. Having good friends means you know each others weaknesses but you are willing to over look them because you love their strengths more. 
4. Having kids makes almost everything more enjoyable.  especially holidays.  The one exception so far is a New York trip with a 1 year old and being 7 months pregnant. (and maybe grocery shopping.)
5. Having kids also makes almost every body part hang lower.
6. I think any marriage can be a happy one if you are both unselfish towards the other one.
7. if someone wants to get me to an event they just need to mention that treats are involved.
8. Reading your scriptures consistently every day brings a significant peace into my home.  
9. no matter how old I get,  I always like my parents advice.
10. turning 30 definitely does not mean you are a "Mature" adult.
11. I cannot take myself too seriously, otherwise I get depressed.
12. running or other forms of exercise (when done consistently) definitely make me happier. 
13. When I am on a diet I am not fun to be around.
14. Most every time I am judgmental towards someone else it comes back to bite me in the but!!! (ex... my kids will never say they hate me, or I would never let my kids go in public looking like that.)
15. When backing out of a garage make sure the door is fully opened.
16. also when backing out of a garage try not to knock off the rear view mirror. 
17.  it never hurts to have really good car insurance. 
18. maybe it's best if no one drives with me.
19.  people's strengths can also be there weaknesses. (yes I'm that deep) the key is to focus on the reasons we love those people and not the sides of them  that drive us nuts. 
20. it's a good idea to kiss your kids goodnight when they are asleep,  it reminds you that they really are sweet.
21.  I need adult conversation at least once a day.
22.  I am surprised at how much I love reading. as long as there is some sort of a romance in the book and no one dies then I'll love the book.
23. When I do something nice for somebody else it makes me feel good about myself. 
24. I love to do romantic things with Ryan.  even (especially) the simple things like watch a fun movie, or just have a long night of pillow talk. 
25 The best movies are romantic comedies.   
26.  I like having goals, but I find that I have to constantly re-set them and motivate myself and start again. 
27. I like food to much to diet, but If I pay attention I can eat less of it so I don't feel like I'm going to explode every time.
28. I am MUCH happier when I don't allow others actions to bother me. 
29.  when I focus on my blessings I can't believe how blessed I am.  I am one lucky person. 
30. Being thirty means I get to start a new chapter of my life.  I'm now a mom of kids that are in school and doing all kinds of sports and other activities.  We are no longer students!!!!  in some ways things have gotten a lot easier for us.  I don't feel quiet so busy with little kids running wild all the time.  but I am a new kind of busy.  I really hope this next decade is as good to me as the last.  I hope my kids can grow up to be happy, healthy, kids.  I hope I can teach them the things they need for this life.  I hope the can gain a testimony of their own, and understand what the gospel can do for them.
WISH ME LUCK!!!!!