32

Hard to believe that I could really be 32!

This year I have learned:

1. That delivering a baby can actually go smoothly

2. That having a newborn in the summer months is a million times lovelier then in the long, dark, cold winter months

3. That I love swimming

4. That primary makes my heart happy, happy, happy

5. That being 37-38 weeks pregnant during a heat wave is a bad combination

6. That I will advocate and fight to get my son what he needs

7. That taking 3 kids grocery shopping all on my own can leave me feeling like super mom

8. That I heart homemade icecream

9. That gaining 42lbs is certainly much less work them losing 42lbs

10. That it is okay to ask for help

11. That patience is a virture that I will be working to develop everyday for the rest of my life

12. That I am surrounded by some of the most amazing and supportive family, friends and neighbors

13. That gaining and losing 42lbs in the space of 11 mths leaves the body a bit on the saggy side

14. That as much as I thought I might like to love to live on an acerage that my dislike of thick swarms of mosquitoes, mice and wasps is much stronger

15. That snuggling my sweet baby boy is one of the best feelings in the world

16. That my husband is truly a saint, Super Dad and my best friend

17.  That having dayhome kids full days and full weeks is way too exhausting (mentally, physically and spiritually) for me

18. That I may have a slight addiction to party planning

19. That having a basement toy room is a wonderful thing

20. That dropping your child of for the first day of kindergarten can leave a little pain in your heart

21. That weekly trips to the zoo never get old

22. That it feels so good to be crafty

23. That it takes more then a year to get over your friend moving away

24. That the mountains pull at my heart strings

25. That I love to see the temple

26. That I am stronger then I think

27. That I am so glad I chronicled my last pregnancy with belly pics

28. That family time is without a doubt my favorite time

29. That chubby babies are cuter then skinny babies anyday of the week

30. That my children's smiles really are the sweetest things in my day

31. That building a new house is so much work, stress and excitement all at the same time

32. That I still have oh so much to learn