RECENT LESSONS LEARNED

Just a few of the things I've learned recently:

When working from home, Scout will eyeball me every 15 minutes until I finally think, "Okay...she must have to go out and I don't want any type of accident in my apartment..." so I take her out. She will then, with pinpoint accuracy, hit every mud pit between here and the dog park (and of course IN the dog park).

Ben will occupy his time and come in every once in awhile to say, "How ya doin? I love you mom.". I already knew this.

Shelby will ask me 238 times about what spa treatments I think her and her friends should do at her birthday party...that isn't until May.

It will take me approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes to correctly identify a font (which I beat my Mac friend at doing and feeling quite proud of myself about now).

It hurts when you kick a knife. I know this is probably shocking to some. But it really does and *will* leave a mark.

The natural gas smell coming from my bathroom sink and bathtub is really starting to concern me. Even though I've been told it's "normal".

Homemade lasagna tastes even better on day three. Even though I did forget the seasonings I usually put in.

A wild animal will emerge from the trees upon the 5th trip to the dog park today. Yes...the bobcat.

Saying, "Go!" and stomping the ground will apparently scare off a bobcat.

Two laptops, a 7 year old girl, a dog and myself don't really make for a great workspace on my bed.

Dulce de leche coffee creamer is the best. I said BEST.

I'm happy to say I know how to forgive. As well as say, "I'm sorry". And mean both.

It can be difficult to coordinate two busy women's schedules during the weekdays so they can set appointments to go to together. But worth it when it finally works out.

Luck truly is when preparation and opportunity cross paths. You never know when a new venture will present itself.

Apparently, when my ears get cold and I put my hands over them...I cannot hear. But will continue to ask, "What?". As I result, I will think this is hilarious for some reason.

I love when I laugh so hard, I can't breathe or even look at the other person for fear I may actually fall over.

Even more than that, I love making others laugh.

I'm thankful for friendly and gracious neighbors and maintenance men who go above and beyond.

My car is hanging on by a thread. And I've gotta keep it stitched up because a new one isn't an option.

The person who moved in above me really is the loudest person in the world. And now on my "list".

I know I'm not alone in saying, if I didn't hear another Ke$ha song for a very long while, it would be just grand.

Despite what I sometimes think...God does not give me more than I can handle.