31 things I learned by the time I was 31...

1.Let go and Let God.
2. Being a mother is absolutely the greatest blessing I've ever received.
3. The more you try to control things, the less you get what you want.
4. Cupcakes are the almighty savior.
5. Never wear high heels on bars.
6. The people who disappoint you the most, are the ones you love the most.
7. Being a responsible adult, really isn't all that fun.
8. Toddlers are bipolar.
9. The bestest friends are the ones you see the least often but know the most about you.
10. Life is tooo short
11.. Husbands are great, 90% of the time.
12. Nothing is ever Black and White.
13. Hakuna Matata
14.  Hindsight is ALWAYS 20/20
15. Being a "mother" doesn't always mean you are the best parent out there.
16. Trust little, but love freely.
17.Being a teacher is an awesome career, until politics are involved.
18. I know when to give up, and have a margarita
19. Trying to be perfect is exhausting.
20. Sometimes, I swear too much
21. I expect too much from people, and I set too many goals for myself.
22. Life is NOT a fairy tale.
23. Never make a decision when you are angry or sad.
24. You can't forgive anyone until you forgive yourself.
25. When you are in love as a teenager, it rarely works out and it pretty much screws with your head.
26. Children are a reflection of your words, and actions. Choose and speak wisely.
27. Trust is earned.
28. Every person has a story.... and has gone through something that changed them.. thou shall not judge.
29.. The scale is not your friend... your body is.. treat it like one!
30. I am loved more than I ever know... and I am more awesome than I give myself credit for.
31. Being 30 feels a lot better than being 20 (although I would love to be 20 again ;))

There ya have it folks.. Tomorrow is my 31st birthday, and I just schooled you on my last 30 years.