The 28 Most Important Things My Kids Taught Me

When we adopted our first daughter, I had no idea what being a mom really meant. I didn’t realize how quickly that beautiful little girl would completely change our world and my life forever. Now, just a little over eight years and one more daughter later, I’m still in awe.

As much as I believe that we are here to guide and teach our children, I also know without a doubt that each and every day I learn just as much from them as they do from me. I’m so blessed to have them. So, today’s a day for just being thankful for the amazing life lessons I’ve learned from my kids.

1. Real love is the first time you hold your baby in your arms.

 

2. Sometimes we just need to cry

 

3. No matter how many times you fall down the only thing that matters is that you get back up.

 

4. To celebrate the little things from a single M&M to a bedtime hug.

 

5. To eat desert first.

 

6. To say I’m sorry more often and really mean it.

 

7. That somedays are just going to be tough – move on because tomorrow will be better.

 

8. A hug can fix just about anything.

 

9. Time together can be precious – too much time together can be a battle.

 

10. Siblings fight – all day, every day. They also love each other completely.

 

11. My husband is the best man I know.

12. There’s nothing quite so much fun as a puppy.

 

13. When in doubt, have a campout.

 

14. Perfection doesn’t matter as long as you’re spending time with the ones you love.

 

15. The best things in life really are free, like my daughters’ kisses.

 

16. Kids don’t see color, fat or thin, rich or poor – they just see friends and so should we.

17. Families aren’t just born – they’re made.

 

18. Sometimes you have to go half way around the world to find the child that God meant for you.

19. Staying busy is the key to staying happy.

 

20. To take time each day to pick a flower.

 

21. Nothing goes as fast as childhood.

 

22. To stop taking myself so seriously.

 

23. To love what you do and if you don’t find a way to do something else.

 

24. It’s not really sharing if you didn’t want it in the first place.

 

25. To know without a doubt that you are awesome, amazing and awe-inspiring no matter what anyone else says.

 

26. That if you ask for it and believe you will get it, you will. (After all, Santa or Grandma and Grandpa are always good for it.)

 

27. To reinvent yourself as often as possible – who wants to be boring.

 

28. To love like you mean it, hug like you may never see each other again and pray like there’s no tomorrow.

And, I learn more from them every day! I hope you enjoyed this sappy mama post. Sometimes I can’t help myself.

I’d love to know what you’ve learned from your kiddos – post in the comments below.

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As always, I wish you a strong family, optimal health and smart incomes.