20 Things I've Learned this Summer

1. Abby can eat an entire container of raspberries before anyone else sits down at the table


2. My cat likes to eat photos and gift wrap


3. I have more strength than I was aware of


4. My kids aren't afraid of anything


5. I know what's best for my kids


6. I will never get over my hatred of getting my face wet, no matter how many times I get splashed!


7. There may actually BE enough hours in the day


8. I'm not getting any younger...


9. I am NOT my mother


10. If you don't clean it, it will wait until morning


11. I love love love my friends


12. My husband is the sweetest man I've ever known


13. Life only gets more interesting


14. My little girl likes Van Halen


15. I don't get to eat enough expensive cheese or drink enough expensive champagne


16. Life is what you make it


17. My son is as stubborn as I am


18. I can be with Baxter 24 hours a day and love every minute of it


19. I really, really, really missed creative writing


20. I love the Summer - but I'm ready for Fall