I've learned that...

I've learned that there aren't enough hours in the day.

I've learned that, too often, I appreciate my kids more when they are sleeping.

I've learned that I will never be a perfect Mother. I will never even come close to that status. But, I love my kids with all my heart and try to learn from my mistakes.

I've learned that four and a half year olds love to be the boss. They also master the art of talking back.

I've learned that sometimes, I find myself defeated by my four and a half year old!

I've learned that two year olds can be bull headed and throw a mean temper tantrum.

I've learned that two year olds prefer to live off of fruit snacks and chicken nuggets.

I've learned that sometimes it is easier for me to give in and let my two year old eat fruit snacks for breakfast, than it is for me to argue with her.

I've learned that one year olds quickly pick up on the bad habits of their two and four year old sister's.

I've learned that once my one year old realize she could scream, she decided to make a habit of it.

I've learned that I should invest in earplugs...today.

I've learned that one should NEVER buy a puppy two days before surgery. No matter how cute he is.

I've learned that I am impulsive and while I have attempted to improve my bad behavior, it doesn't seem like it will ever go away completely.

I've learned that I make mountains out of molehills.

I've learned that I need to worry less, laugh more and appreciate what I have.

I've learned that money is necessary to live, but it doesn't bring a person happiness.

I've learned that you cannot change people. You can lead a horse to water, but you can never, ever make it drink.

I've learned that no matter how much it hurts you to see another person making the wrong choices in life, they are their choices to make.

I've learned that I make a lot of mistakes myself. Sometimes I learn from them, sometimes I pretend they never happened.

I've learned that I love writing and wish my "writers block" would go away so I could get back to writing my book.

I've learned that I secretly hope my book will be a huge hit and will eventually get published.

I've learned I am very much a dreamer! Go figure, I'm a Pieces.

I've learned my passion for being a nurse isn't what it used to be. At this point, I would be happy never to work as a nurse again.

I've learned that taking care of people at the end of their lives isn't easy, and takes a toll on you. Despite not knowing the person outside of a work atmosphere, it is hard to watch as each breath they take is one closer to their last.

I've learned that when my four and a half year old decides she wants her name to be "Taylor" rather than Gianna...it is easiest to agree. Taylor it is!

I've learned that marriage is hard work. The work never ends and both people must be dedicated to the work, or else the marriage will fail.

I've learned that you never stop learning about your spouse, no matter how long you are together.

I've learned that I can be a spiteful person when I want to be. I can hurt a person in ways that are shameful.

I've learned that changing that behavior is hard as hell to do. But, I keep trying.

I've learned that mother in laws can be giant pains in the ass.

I've learned to choose my battles.

I've learned to appreciate every single person involved in the making, producing and stocking the drug Xanax. Without it, I would very certainly be spending a lot of time institutionalized.

I've learned that my family is everything to me.

I've learned that I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful family. It saddens me to see other people with a family dynamic that just stinks. They miss out on so much without the happiness and love a good family brings into your life.

I've learned to take nothing for granted.

I've learned that the pain and hurt from losing someone you love never goes away. It becomes bearable, but remains intact, ready to haunt you at any given moment.

I've learned that the concept of life and death can be very scary and overwhelming.

I've learned that trying to figure it all out is impossible.

I've learned that the best I can do is strengthen my beliefs, maintain some sort of relationship with my higher power and pray that there is more to it than we can understand.

I've learned that there have been an awful lot of unexplainable things that have happened to me in life that bring me much comfort.

I've learned that I never stop looking for those "signs"...my eyes are always open.

I've learned that I will try most things once. Most things.

I've learned that I will never try caviar, veal or several other types of animal meat many people consider delicacies. I will never jump from an airplane. I will never learn to like spiders.

I've learned that losing weight is hard as hell to do.

I've learned that a small part of me secretly hates thin girls that can eat whatever they want.

I've learned that I have a hang up on vampires.

I've learned that Vicodin and me don't mix.

I've learned that I am tired of thinking of things I've learned.