A few lessons from 2011

 This year has been full of ups and downs, highs, and lows. While it hasn't been my most memorable year, and may end up being the hardest year for me yet, I definitely have learned many things that I will carry with me throughout the rest of my life.
1) People come into our lives for different reasons- whether they will stay there or not, it doesn't necessarily matter because you will always learn something, cherish a memory or 5, and be made a better person because of it.
2)Family is truly the most important thing.
3)Even the most beautiful days can feel cold and rainy, but the most cold and rainy day could also feel like the most sunny.
4)Life is full of surprises.
5)Sometimes you have to take a minute for yourself or you will completely fall apart.
6)It is okay to ask for help. (Ok, so I am still having trouble with this, but I am learning and getting better)
7)Everything happens for a reason.
8)God won't place anything on us that we can't handle, even if we do feel like pulling our hair out!
9)Always take a minute to laugh at yourself...
10)Kids really do say the craziest things
11)Every day is full of surprises
12) Potty training is not easy...
13)You learn who your true friends are at the slightest drop of drama, trouble, rumors, etc...And you are typically better off 
14)Life, no matter what, is how YOU make it...not what people portray it to be...Not what they show you, or what they tell you.
15)It's okay to fall down, as long as you get back up again