I'm still learning

Here is a salute to lessons learned (or re-learned) this week:

I learned that if I want someone to stop ripping, poking, bending, or writing on my stuff, I need to make the room that stuff is in off-limits.

I learned that I hate feeling pressured - to make a decision, to accomplish a task- especially if there isn't adequate time.

I learned that this was not a good week to volunteer our family to clean the church.

I learned that kids trash or outgrow clothes way too quickly to buy them expensive stuff.

I learned that husbands have their limits. Leaving them home with a baby that cries for an hour is one of those limits.

I learned that when my mommy radar goes off, telling me to go home and check on my baby, I need to listen.

I learned that I love (and miss) the conveniences of a city.

I learned that I need to learn to shop online better.

I learned I can live anywhere, if I have friends.

I learned that everyone needs a meal or two (or three) taken to them after they have a baby, even if the husband is perfectly able to cook. It isn't just about the meal.

I learned that it is going to get more and more complicated to move.

I learned that Trix cereal is freaking disgusting. Bleh.

I learned that I desperately need my in-laws to bring my stroller next time they come. This baby is HEAVY.

I've learned that I need to make more time to be with and talk to my husband, one-on-one.

I've learned that it is very tricky to be with or talk to anyone (especially another adult) one-on-one when you have a crazy baby attached to your hip from 8am to 10pm.

I've learned that I am much happier when I listen to fun music regularly.

I've learned that I am the luckiest gal around to have 3 beautiful, healthy children and a loyal, funny, loving, hard-working, always-has-my-back husband.