Reflections of 36

In celebration of my recent birthday I thought I would share 36 things I know for sure. Although they are in no order of importance, I can assure you that these are merely truth from my vantage point....36 years in the making.

1. Every year has been better than the one before...without exception.



2. Nothing beats In-N-Out Burger....nothing.



3. I love the quiet of the early morning, but I will forever be a night owl.



4. Thankfully the Lord doesn't care that I can NOT carry a tune...He accepts my worship no different than Chris Tomlin or Michael W Smith.



5. I heart feeding people, actually cooking for them, it brings me joy.



6. T.V. is highly over rated.



7. When your Beloved loves your body, it is easier for you to love it.



8. Homeschooling is worth every hair I've pulled out.



9. Having a great and satisfying relationship with 5 of my sisters, doesn't make up for the awful relationship(really lack of any relationship ) with my the other one.



10. Big Daddy's easiest ticket to lovin....it's a tie between emptying the dishwasher and rubbing my back.



11. Three isn't such a bad number.



12. I'd rather have $60 bucks to live on for a week and have every bill paid, than to have money in the bank and have creditors calling.



13. I enjoy being a Jack of all trades, and a master at none, although in my youth it aggravted me to no end.



14. I am blessed to stay home and never take it for granted. I jokingly tell BD when he calls that I am busy 'living the life of luxury' that his hard work affords me. But really, I am only half joking.



15. While I appreciate modern media I do not and will not EVER regret NOT allowing our kids to have a cell phone or a Facebook acount.



16. RE: #13...if I am a master of anything it is cake...I can make a cake that will make you wish you never had the first bite...and cupcakes too. I can make people who HATE cake not only love it but fight over it. Yes, it is that good.



17. I am "that Mom" at the ball field who cheers so loud you don't want to sit by me. But, in my defense, I am also cheering on behalf of "that other Mom" who sits in the stands talking on her cell phone or reading a book. I cheer for every kid....loudly.



18. A beautifully remodeled kitchen gets just as messy as the old, outdated one....but I still wouldn't want my old one back.



19. There is great freedom in throwing things out.



20. Gardening speaks to me. And I speak back.



21. One of my proudest "Mom" moments is when I witness my chidren being a good friend to someone else.



22. Big Daddy completes me...and he did even before Jerry Maguire.



23. Nothing beats having family in my backyard.



24. I love that Bid Daddy brings me coffee on Sunday mornings when I am getting ready....even though I usually don't drink it till I get in the car.



25. When no one is home and I am folding laundry or cleaning up, iCarly keeps me company.



26. Never underestimate the power of a good hair day. It can change your perspective



27. I could live life as a Hermit and be happy. I love being home that much.