I remember that when my dad came home from work he and my mom would spend 15-20 minutes alone. Now I know that they wanted time together after all day apart.
I remember the doors being closed in the parents bedroom when I was over at friends houses or babysitting. Now I know that you need your own private space.
I remember the playroom being clean and organized when we would get home from school. Now I know that there is only so long you can handle a mess.
I remember Mom just locking herself in her room for a bit. Now I know that somedays you just need to regroup.
I remember eating ravioli from the can for dinner every once in a while. Now I know that cooking is not always desirable.
I remember not being able to sit with our friends at church. Now I know it was probably disruptive when we did.
I remember my dad making us go to the bathroom and get a drink before sacrament meeting started. Now I know the getting up and down probably drove him nuts.
I remember sitting in "our" row at church each week. Now I know that we are creatures of habit.
I remember thinking that our young women leaders were the best. Now I know that the Lord chooses people to touch our lives.
I remember crying in the temple because I could not have a baby. Now I know the Lord humbled me so I can better enjoy His spirits and raise them like He wants me to.
I remember when life was so hard in high school. Now I realize that life is always hard in different ways.
I remember crying when I was in 4th grade because I was getting older and things were changing. Now I know that things like that never change.
