In 3 years I have learned...

...some interesting things as a parent. Here are just a few that come to mind:

1. To a kid, flushing the toilet will always be fascinating
2. That stain remover doesn't always remove that stubborn stain
3. The messier a kid is the more fun he is having

4. Kids LOVE to be naked!
5. They master the art of ignoring at a very young age
6. The only way to let them learn, is to let them be

7. You can't always protect them from the world, but you sure try.

8. You actually can say, "do you need to teetee in the potty" a million times

9. No matter how many times you pick up your house, it will never be completely clean and that is ok.

10. Your child has more energy than you and always will

11. Kids are a big magnet for dirt(especially when you are about to head out the door)

12. Chairs are the gateway to getting anything that is out of reach

13. Bubbles are cheap entertainment

14. The saying should be called terrible 3's, not terrible 2's

15. You find yourself singing or humming songs from your kid's CD or favorite show when your kid isn't even around

16. No matter how bad of a day you have had, your child can always make you smile

17. If you can't find your kid or hear your kid, they are probably up to something

18. Opening and closing cabinet doors and drawers is a favorite past time for them

19. That I have never loved sleep and my bed soooo much!

20. Being a mom is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world and I love every minute of it!