The things my girls will know

I sometimes think about my high school years, and how differently that time could have been, if only I knew the things I know now (obviously). Maybe my mom tried to tell me vital information that would've help me along the way, and I was such a "know it all" that I didn't listen.

When I think back at certain problems that (I thought) I had, I can see now that I handled myself totally wrong. I know that it's all part of growing up and becoming who you are, but I really felt clueless and awkward- ALL THE TIME!

So there are a few things I will make sure my daughters will know:

Love Who You Are
There will always be someone prettier, smarter and/or wealthier than you — no matter what. So learn to love who you are, and do your best to not compete for the impossible.

You Are Loved
You're parents and Heavenly Father love you more that you will ever know, or imagine. Only when you have children of your own will you start to comprehend this.

Character Counts
You can't always control what happens in your life, but you can control how you react to it. And it's in those moments that you get to figure out who you are—and how much it matches up with who you want to be.

Don’t Limit Who You Date
Forget about dating your “type.” You'll keep getting stuck with the same guy over and over again, only in slightly different packages. Instead, give yourself the chance to be surprised by someone who is a "type" you had never considered before — one you may not have even known existed.

Tune Out The Hate
Don't worry about what others think of you... It really won't matter when you're 30.

Be More Involved
Find at least one thing you are passionate about, and put your energy into that. You'll have less time to worry, be bored, or to think negative thoughts.

Boys
They really do come and go. Don't put everything you've got on someone that will be gone and took your heart with him. But if that day comes when you experience heartache, DON'T BE SO DRAMATIC!

You Get What You Give
True happiness is not something to eventually attain but to love where you are right now because this is where you need to be…

I have my happy, and I am exactly where I am suppose to be. I love my husband, I love my girls, and I love my life.