Things I've Learned

I've learned that if you put your summer to do list on a chalkboard in the middle of your dining room at the beginning of the hottest, driest summer that God ever handed out, you will likely be forced to face your failures daily.

I've learned that if you hang a chalkboard, your oldest daughter will write the cat questions on it and wait for answers. And while said cat is smart enough to try to open doors, I still don't believe she can read. I am pretty sure that she is at least part kangaroo though.

I've learned that when you wake up at 3am you might not be bright eyed and bushy tailed enough to make a pie in the morning. That rhubarb you were so excited to find at the farmer's market? It won't taste especially yummy when you forget to put the cup of sugar in with it, causing that slice of pie to be so tart that it leaves your face permanently puckered.

I've learned that if one day you start a blog on a whim, you will at some point in the future find yourself held up and encouraged by people with so much kindness in their hearts that it will fill you with gratitude. For the comments, emails, texts and phone calls I received last week, I thank you. This is a fresh new day and I've learned that those are the best kind.