This week Amy asked us to write a letter to our 12 year old self based on our life experiences and knowledge we have now and what advice would you give?
Letter to me!
Dear Heidi,
You are in the sixth grade and have yet to experience much of what life has to offer. As you go into the seventh grade you will start hanging out with friend that you love, however, you will get into a ton of trouble during the next 3 years. I wouldn't trade it for anything! Enjoy causing your Dad all of the gray hairs that will eventually get. Both you and him will live through it...however, the phone in your room will not :( Ease up on your old Mom, she will become one of your best friends. And that little sister that is such a pain in the bahookie, yep...another one you can't live without (I know, I know...you think I'm lying to you but it's true!).
High School...Don't worry so much about what other people think, try everything that sounds fun, and keep harassing the girl that lockers next to you, Care Bear, she loves it...still ;) . I am sure that if you put even just a little bit of effort into your school work, you could raise that B average to an A average. BE ON TIME TO CLASS! The hours and hours of community service are not worth being just a few minutes late. As far as sluffing goes, if you call your mom with a really good reason, she will excuse you!(I didn't find that out until my senior year, take advantage of it before I did) When it comes to boys...I'm sorry to say, but you will get your heart broken a time or two. But I can tell you that Mom is wrong about one of them, just follow your instincts about the boy across the hall at the mall, he's a real keeper...your Mom comes to love him more than she loves you sometimes :). You will love Joel more than you know possible, and will eventually be sealed to him and your kids. It will be one of the greatest days of your life!
Once you graduate life becomes amazing...slow down and enjoy it bit more than I did. I know you think that you can't, but you really can go finish college and spend time with your husband. I only have a few things for you to keep in mind...When your doctor tells you to double up on birth control while on a prescription...list to her. We'll never mind, that turns out okay - He's a hand full, but you love him dearly ;) and the little sister that follows, will complete your amazing family. Make a few specials trips to see Grandpa S., Uncle Doug, Uncle Paul, Uncle Bud and Terry...you lose them without any warning.
So, to quote Brad Paisley -
"You've got so much up ahead
You'll make new friends
You should see your kids and wife (husband)
And I'd end up saying have no fear
These are nowhere near the best years of your life"
Oh, one more thing...When you take your dog, Jake, camping with you...remember to keep the windows rolled up. It will save you and your kids a ton of heart ache! So, just relax and enjoy the ride, I DID!
~Heidi
