Things I've Learned:

I've learned that my daddy can say a lot of words I can't.
 --- age 8

I've learned that if you spread the peas out on your plate it looks like
you ate more.
--- age 6

I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it mom makes me
clean it up.
---- age 13

I've learned that you can be in love with four girls at the same time.
--age 9

I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
---age 7

I've learned that if you laugh and drink soda pop at the same time, it
will come out your nose.
--- age 7

I've learned that when mommy and daddy shout at each other it scares me.
---age 5

I've learned that when daddy kisses me in the mornings he smells like a
piece of Jolly Rancher candy.
---age 10

I've learned that when I eat fish sticks, They help me swim faster
because they're fish.
---age 7

I've learned that when  I wave at people in the country they stop what
they're doing and wave back.
---age 9

I've learned that when I grow up, I'm going to be an artist. It's in my
blood.
--- age 8

I've learned that you can't judge boys by the way they look.
--age 12

I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try
cheering someone else up.
---age 13

I've learned that you should never jump out of a second story window
using a sheet for a parachute.
---age 10

I've learned that parents are very hard to live with.
---age 12

I've learned that sometimes the tooth fairy doesn't always come.
Sometimes he's broke.
--- age 8

I've learned that if you talk too long on the phone with a girl, your
parents suspect something is going on.
--- age 11

I've learned that girls sweat just as much as boys.
--- age 11

I've learned that when wearing suspenders with one strap down, you need
to be careful going to the bathroom.
--- age 10

I've learned if you put a June bug down a girls dress, she goes crazy.
---age 6

I've learned that it always makes me feel good to see my parents holding
hands.
--- age 13

I've learned that you shouldn't confuse a black crayon with a Tootsie
Roll.
--- age 10

I've learned that I would like to be a horse and live on a ranch, if only
cowboys didn't wear spurs.
---age 8

I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing
"Silent Night".
--- age 7

I've learned that sometimes I don't like to play ball with daddy because
he gets mad when I drop the ball.
--- age 10

I've learned that milk helps keep your bones from bending over.
---age 7

I've learned that the teacher always calls on me the time I don't know
the answer.
--- age 9

I've learned how to hold animals without killing them.
--- age 5

I've learned  that when you have three of your wild friends in the car
the driver freaks.
--- age 9

I've learned that gold fish don't like jello.
---age 5

I've learned that you should say your prayers every night.
---age 9

I've learned that the older I get the less attention I get.
---age 6

I've learned that sometimes my mother laughs so hard that she snorts.
---age 7

I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing
"Silent Night". Age 6

I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of
milk.  Age 7

I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it,  Mom
makes me clean it up. Age 13

I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try
cheering someone else up. Age 14

I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad
my parents are strict  with me. Age 15

I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words of
advice. Age 24

I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great
pleasures. Age 26

I've learned that wherever I go, the worlds worst drivers have
followed me there. Age  29

I've learned...that if someone says something unkind about me, I must
live so that no one will believe it. Age 39

I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't
know how to show it. Age  41

I've learned that you can make someone's day by simply  send them a
little card. Age 44

I've learned that the greater a person's sense of  guilt, the greater
his need to cast blame on others.  Age 46

I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies.
Age 47

I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits  for
hours. Age 49

I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from
the phone.  Age 50

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he
handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage,  and tangled
Christmas tree lights. Age 52

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you miss them terribly after they die. Age 53

I've learned that making a living is not the same thing  as making a
life. Age 58

I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your
children, try to improve your marriage.  Age 61

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt
on both hands. you need to be able to throw something back. Age 64

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.  But if
you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new
people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
Age 65

I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness,  I
usually make the right decision. Age 66

I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. Age 72

I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles.  And to tell the
truth, I've seen several. Age 73

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
Age 82

I've learned that every day you  should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch-holding  hands, a warm hug, or just a
friendly pat on the back. Age 85

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 92